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No matter whether you habitually use cosmetics or not, careful cleansing of your face and body is always necessary. A universally acceptable way of face cleansing is presented. The gist is: always remove the dirt and makeup from your face and use moisturizing cream to feed the facial skin before going to bed every night no matter how tired you are following a whole day’s work and how much you want to hit the sack without the labor; besides, also lubricate the other parts of your body with protective oil, including your feet and shanks , which is particularly helpful for those who wear toe-revealing sandals or flip-flops in the day.

Sunlight helps with the synthesis of vitamin D and protects one against osteoporosis. Nevertheless, too much exposure to strong sunlight may cause disorder or even cancerization of skin cells. It’s shared knowledge that the older one is, the more vulnerable his or her skin is to strong sunlight. It’s therefore advisable to use sunscreen on your face, neck, arms, hands, feet and bald head, say, 30 minutes before going outdoors.  If you sweat, you should apply it to your skin every two or three hours. Furthermore, a hat and a pair of sunglasses have also been proved quite useful.

Cold air, no matter whether indoors or in the open, can dry your skin, leading to irritation, chapping and even chilblains. So, in cold winter, it’s necessary for you to use protection. Apart from a variety of moisturizers such as Vaseline, we also advise you to wear plenty of clothes to keep warm and put on gloves and socks to protect your hands and feet. Moreover, as domestic heating usually adds to the process of atmospheric dehydration, for those exposed to such an environment, moisturizing effort is imperative. Researchers believe that taking a few walks in places where there is fresh air helps a lot both physically and mentally. Finally, when you suffer any skin disease, don’t hesitate to see a doctor.

A consensus among health experts is that one should drink at least 8 cups of water a day to keep fit. That’s perhaps too much for elderly people. The bottom line, however, is “drink as much as you can”. A tip for you to know whether you are having enough daily water intake is to observe the color of your urine. Usually, human urine is light yellow. When it turns deep yellow, it means your body has a shortage of water.

A lengthy shower with very hot water may lead to loss of fat cells and leave one’s skin dry and prone to irritation.

Pressure sores are a major concern for bed-ridden people. Pressure sores, or bed sores, are skin injuries and ulceration of subcutaneous tissue caused by external pressure which blocks the passage of blood in the capillaries in certain areas of the body. To prevent pressure sores, one must regularly change his or her posture in bed to promote blood circulation in capillary vessels. Besides, it’s also strongly recommended that bed-ridden people use moisturizing and nourishing skin care products and take Vitamin C.