Here in Denver, at 5280 ft above sea level, you can see the sun damage on lots of people who have lived here all their lives. The UV damage is much greater…and you can see on the people who run outside daily and work outside–they age much faster here than the people you see around the US at the same age. Sunblock is a MUST. Ask RMK, who treats someone dying from melanoma metastatic to the brain daily in his ward. We have the highest skin cancer rate here than anywhere else in the US. The place people usually forget the most: the top of their ears, the neck, chest, and hands. But added to the sun damage, it’s the dryness. We NEVER have a mold problem here due to very low humidity. All year round. So unlike Texas weather! In the summer, I don’t have a single breakout.
However, in the winter and with working nights, I break out like crazy. And my skin actually gets dry!! And I have found the miracle worker: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. Great for people with eczema and skin sensitivities: no parabens, no fragrance, no dyes. Put it one 2-3 times a weeks, and you get supple, moisturized skin when you wake up. I also have Clinique Moisture Surge for the mornings where I need a wake me up! The trick is to refrigerate it when you aren’t using it. Put it right underneath your eyes, and ta-da! It will make non-waterproof mascara run though because it’s pretty moisturizing.
To Good Skin for 2012!
