What Are the Health Benefits of Skin Care?

You may already know that healthy skin helps you look your best. 

But it does so much more than that.

Did you know your skin is your body’s largest organ? It enables your senses of touch, heat and cold. It also regulates your body temperature. Needless to say, skin care is essential for staying healthy, both inside and out! 

Here are five key benefits of making regular skin care a part of your healthy lifestyle.

#1: It Helps Your Skin Do Its Job

Your skin is a barrier between the outside world and the inside of your body. 

It guards against ultraviolet radiation and pollution, and it even helps you ward off infection. 

Good skin care habits, such as daily cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection, can reduce the effects of these potential health risks. 

#2: Keep Your Skin Healthy as It Changes

All of us are constantly shedding skin cells to make way for new ones. This process continues 24 hours a day, every day. In fact, your skin regenerates itself about once every 27 days!

Sometimes dead skin cells get left behind, which can lead to clogged pores, dry patches, flaky skin and other issues. The result is often a dull, less-than-healthy appearance.

Regular exfoliation, using methods appropriate for your skin type, is a good way to remove dead skin cells to reveal the brand new skin underneath. 

#3: Skin Care Is An Ounce of Prevention

Taking care of your skin today may mean fewer problems in the future. 

Simply using sunscreen every day can reduce your risk of developing skin cancer, along with wrinkles, discoloration and other signs of premature aging.

Gentle cleansing and use of appropriate treatments can help you avoid acne, irritation, dryness and itchy skin. 

#4: Repair Damage to Your Skin with a Little TLC

Let’s say you’ve already spent a little too much time in the sun. Or perhaps you’re wondering how to clear up a breakout.

Customized skin care, including regular visits to a dermatologist, increases your chances of finding and treating skin cancer in its earliest stages.

It also helps you address other skin problems such as sun spots and wrinkles.

#5: Feel Good About Yourself

Healthy skin makes you feel better overall.

It improves your self-confidence, which helps you make a great first impression. 

Taking care of your skin can also motivate you to establish other healthy routines, such as good oral care and hair care. 

At Cayce Dermatology Center, our medical team works with you to develop a personalized skin care plan in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. We look forward to helping you enjoy renewed confidence in your health and appearance.

 

Reach out to us online or call (573) 234-1000 to schedule an appointment!