New Ways to Keep Your Skin Healthy

Copyright (c) 2010 Nick Clipton

Through science, people discovered that small lifestyle changes lower the risk of wrinkles, spots, and even cancer. Being frequently exposed outside made you more vulnerable to the harmful effects of the sun. Many ways have been presented to defend you from sun damage, considering helpful ways that has been the same for several years: put on sunscreen protection daily. Have a tanning session in moderation. Be aware of certain mole changes if any, and have it checked immediately by a dermatologist.

While this is still an important advice, there are some recent skin-related developments. In these sun-safe practices, we have compiled dramatic studies, to protect you from premature signs of skin aging and even skin cancer. It is a stiff time to be more observant, since ozone layer depletion is a currently serious problem which will eventually result to an increasing non-melanoma and melanoma skin cancer cases. Here are the ways you need to know Your Body's Cancer Danger Zones

Skin cancer strikes primarily on areas of sun-exposed skin, including the scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, chest, arms and hands, and on the legs in women. But it can also come around on areas that rarely see the light of day such as your palms, beneath your fingernails, the spaces between your toes or under your toenails, and your genitals.

ABC's of Skin Cancer The ABCD guide has long been convenient in determining if a suspicious spot merits a derma's attention. A-Asymmetry: the two halves will look different in shape, color or both B- Border: irregular, scalloped, poorly defined C- Color: lightening or darkening of the mole D- Diameter: greater than 6mm, but can be smaller E- Elevation: looks different from the rest or changing in size, shape, color A healthy diet can make a difference Focus on plant-based foods. Newly published studies are proving the essence of a plant-based food in reducing the risk of cancer.

The studies show that high consumption of fruits and vegetables wards off a variety of cancers. Choose your fats wisely. A low-fat diet can be protective for everyone. The Good Turn of Caffeine People who consume more cups of coffee daily are less likely to develop skin cancer, according to new research. That means eight-ounce cups of joe or three grande-sized coffees or coffee drinks per day. Studies suggest that caffeine encourages UV-damaged skin cell to commit suicide. In other words, it can help to prevent damage due to exposure to solar radiation and in some cases it can even repair the damage. These are simple things that you often ignore, but they are still and all very effective. By following all these, you'll be able to take care of your skin and keep it clear and healthy.