To stop skin breakdown proper skin care is essential. Here are some basic steps which will help you in complete skin care:
Inspect your skin once a day and pay special attention to bony areas. Cleanse your skin with warm water and a pH cleansing agent after regular intervals and after that apply a barrier cream and moisturizer.
When you apply anything on your face then be gentle don�t rub it. Do not massage over bony and hyperemic areas as it may damage blood vessels and can destroy underlying skin.
Try to minimize the exposure to moisture due to wound drainage, exertion or perspiration. But when moisture source is beyond control it is advisable to use ointments and barrier cream to protect skin.
Environmental factors like cold or humidity can become a great reason for dry skin.
Proper use of transferring , turning and positioning techniques is necessary to avoid skin injury due to shear forces and friction. Therefore use lubricants, protective films, protective padding and dressing.
Whatever the season is always protect your skin from sun . Apply sunscreen higher the SPF better the sunscreen , wear hats, sun glasses etc.
All of us have different skin types and for perfect skin care knowing your skin type is important. e.g. You may have an
* Oily skin
* Dry Skin
* Normal
* Combination of oily and dry
Different type of skin care is required for different type of skins.
Before Using Beauty care products:
Before starting regular use of a product try it out on your skin for a day . Do not go for advertisements and label may be the best of product may not suit your skin type.
If a brand suits you stick to it as switching over beauty products again and again can cause damage to your skin. Understand the use of the product and follow guide lines stated.