Well, we’re all sat here waiting for some sunshine and in anticipation it seems that all the mags are catching up with the dangers of sun bathing and sunbeds. It’s great to see some really good articles on the dangers of the sun, both in relation to ageing and more importantly skin cancer. ‘New’ magazine had a really good article this week about the dangers of sunbeds, with Rebecca Russell, manager of Cancer Research UK’s SunSmart campaign making some pertinent comments about the dangers associated with Sunbeds. Rebecca states that evertime you use a sunbed ‘you are increasing your risk of developing skin cancer and making your skin leathery, coarse and wrinkly’.

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We’ve had lots of clients this week asking about pigmentation problems and how to protect skin during the summer months. Many pigmentation problems worsen over the Spring and Summer months, when Ultra Violet Rays (UVR) trigger the melanocytes and cause a darkening of the skin.

There are many different types of pigmentation and treatment depends on whether it is a passive or inflammatory type of pigmentation.

Some forms of passive pigmentation include Chloasma and Melasma, associated with a hormonal trigger and subsequent cascade of Melanin Stimulating Hormone. This type of pigmentation can be a result of pregnancy (Chloasma) or medication such as the Birth Control Pill (Melasma).

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Well, some bright spark decided a Face the Future ‘Skin Blog’ would be a good idea (yes, you’re right….Paul, of course), so here I am.

So, the general idea is to pass on tips re Skin Health and to answer some of the common questions that come up in Clinic on a regular basis.

I’ll endeavour to put a mixture of our own general thoughts and experiences mixed with published research articles and tips from other top professionals.

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1. Drink plenty of water. We recommend 3 litres, sipped throughout the day, to support maximum skin hydration.

2. Use a high factor sun block (at least SPF 15) at all times, ensuring the product you choose blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Remember, even on a cloudy day, you can still sustain sun damage, if you are not protected.

3. Eat a diet rich in Omega 3 – nuts, seeds etc – will help maintain your skill cell function and promote a youthful complexion.

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Hello and welcome to Face the Future’s new blog.

We aim to bring you the latest news, updates, articles and information on many of  the areas we specialise in, including Age Management, Health and Skin Problems.

The Face the Future Team
www.facethefuture.co.uk