Skin Care Support

Skin boots are making a comeback in the US and Europe. Sheep skin boots like Ugg are as hot now as last season. However, there are some new skin boots that are making their way into the popular fashion conscious that you probably haven’t heard of. Some of them are really unlike anything you have at the end of your feet.

The following is a list of various types of skin boots that are gain popularity. This list not just what is trendy, but some technical things to look for when selecting an exotic skin boot. So take this article and run with it…be the first of your friends with one of these boots!

Eel Skin boots

Eel skin boots come mostly in a shiny black color. If you look really hard, you might be able to find them in other colors, but they primarily come in black. Eel skin boots can be identified by the horizontal wrapping design around the boot.

Iguana skin boots (Very HOT!)

Iguana skin boots are hard to find. Iguana skin boots come mostly in two colors, black and brown. They are fairly easy to pick out the design of the boot. Iguana skin boots leave horizontal lines from one side all the way to the other side of the boot.

Teju Lizard skin boots

The teju lizard skin boots come in all sorts of colors and sizes. Like the iguana skin boot, the teju lizard skin boot has the same horizontal lines that cover the boot from side to side. The one thing that makes the teju lizard skin boot stand out is sometimes in a lighter color there is a large faint blackish pattern that gives the skin boot a little more character.

Stingray skin boots

Stingray skin boots come in primarily two different categories. The first is your regular stingray skin boots. These skin boots appear to have many tiny bumps all over the boot. The bumps are all relatively the same size. These skin boots can come in a variety of colors.

The other stingray skin boots are called stingray multi-spine skin boots. These skin boots are similar to the regular stingray skin boots, except that they have larger bumps, usually in a different color that go in a vertical line down the front of the boot.

Any one of these boots will make you stand out in a crowd. This article should help you find the chic new boot you want, with less of the confusion. Remember not all skin boots are made equal, and this list help you make the distinction.

"Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is responsible for 90% of the visible signs of aging on the skin of whites," says Dr. Michael J. Martin, former Assistant Clinical Professor in the Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at University of California, San Francisco.

Blacks' skin, however, ages much slower.

Why are most dark-skinned blacks protected from harmful UV rays? Because compared to whites, blacks possess more melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color.

Melanin

Melanin offers protection against UV rays for blacks and other dark-skinned people. Conversely, fair-skinned people are much less protected and more susceptible to skin cancer. Furthermore, albinos' skin offers no protection.

Although blacks' skin produces more melanin than whites', all skin has the same number of melanocytes, the cells that manufacture the melanin.

Melanocytes manufacture melanin from an amino acid, tyrosin, with the help of an enzyme, tyrosinase. In the bottom layer of the epidermis above the dermis, UV light stimulates the production of melanin in the form of insoluble melanosomes. These surround the epidermal cells, which move up to the surface of the skin. The result is a tan.

Blacks' skin produce more melanin, even in the absence of sunlight, and their type of melanin, eumelanin, is more effective at blocking solar rays. However, white skin produces melanin only in the presence of sunlight and after the UV rays have penetrated the lower portion of the epidermis and have caused skin damage.

"Melanin also functions as an excellent free radical scavenger. It affects the delicately designed lipids that hold moisture in the stratum corneum (the outermost layer of the epidermis). If the skin loses its moisture, it becomes rigid and cracks," says Sergio Nacht, PhD., Senior Vice-President of Enhanced Derm Technologies, Inc. in Redwood City.

UV Radiation and Skin

UV-A has the longest wavelength, is not filtered by the ozone and passes through glass. It reaches the earth all year long and the amount is comparatively stable. It can penetrate the skin down to the dermis, beneath the four layers of epidermis. It is responsible for most of the visible signs of aging, due to damage to collagen and elastic fibers of the connective tissue of the dermis.

UV-A radiation also plays a role in the development of sunburns and skin cancer. Tanning salon lamps emit a large amount of UV-A rays to generate tans, so the American Academy of Dermatology does not recommend their use.

UV-B radiation, which is partially filtered by the ozone, penetrates the skin to the bottom layer of the epidermis where the basal cells are produced. UV-B can break the molecular bonds, disturbing the dividing cells and altering their structure. Compared with UV-A, UV-B is responsible for most of DNAs damage. It also causes most sunburns. During a sunburn the reddening of the skin, erythema, is caused by dilation of capillaries.

More UV-B is present during summer months between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and at latitudes closer to the equator. Furthermore, at high altitudes the air is thinner and cleaner, so UV-B radiation is more abundant.

UV-C, which is generally filtered by the ozone, has the shortest wavelength and the most energy, or intensity. It can sterilize hospital equipment and kill bacteria.

In addition, UV light that reaches the earth is scattered in all directions, and up to 85% is reflected from surfaces.

The Theory of Melanin for Environmental Adaptation

Originally, people of a particular race resided in a particular area. As time went on, their skin adapted to the environment. For instance, people who lived geographically close to the equator had darker skin, and people who lived far from the equator had lighter skin.

In Scotland, which lies at a northern latitude, descendants of the Britons have white skin. When their skin is exposed to the meager sunlight, the scant amount of melanin their skin produces is unable to block the sunlight. Therefore, their bodies are able to make Vitamin D with the help of sunlight. Vitamin D, a vitamin found in fish oil, is necessary to prevent rickets, a bone disease caused by too little calcium.

In contrast, in Africa, which is near the equator, blacks require intense sunlight to penetrate their dark skin to make Vitamin D. This is all well and good. However, when blacks lived in England during the Industrial Revolution, they were the first to develop symptoms of rickets, such as retarded growth, bowed legs and fractures because not enough sunlight was available.

Fortunately, in 1930, Vitamin D was discovered and dispensed as a supplement to add to the diet.

On the other hand, the skin of whites in Australia are in complete opposition to their climate. Consequently, intense UV radiation has been the major cause of skin damage and skin cancer Down Under.

The skincare industry has seen unprecedented growth in the past 5 years due to the increasing demand of consumers for more quality products that solve different kinds of skin problems. From wrinkles to severe acne, a lot of products have emerged in the market to help us achieve that flawless skin everybody seems to want to have. Media has played an important part in this growth due to constant portrayals of models as having immaculate skin. Of course we all know a little bit computer editing had a lot to do with it, we still buy in to the idea that the pictures we see are true.

Thanks to science and the rediscovery of old beauty secrets, we now have a lot of new products in our arsenal in fighting problematic skin and help us become our most beautiful self. The perfect skin we see in magazines may almost be too good to be true, but finding the right regimen for our skin can help us get a little bit closer to perfection.

Finding the right skin regimen is very important to achieving beautiful skin. We need to know our skin type and understand the basics of skincare. Knowing these can help us pick the right products for us to use. Remember that a lot of products in the market can target specific types of skin problems and we can use them to our advantage. Products with retinol are especially helpful in eliminating wrinkles because of its exfoliating properties, so knowing such information can help one achieve perfect skin easily.

Following these time-tested skincare tips, your skin, and more importantly you, can be beautiful.

Picking the Right Cleanser

Cleansers are very important in achieving beautiful skin. Washing away excess oil and dead skin debris can lighten your complexion instantly. It's important to find one that fits your skin type if you want to get the full benefits of the product. Skin cleansers are available for dry, oily, and combination skin so be sure to pick one that's right for you.

Being gentle is important for cleansers especially for people with oily skin that needs to be washed as often as needed. Excess oil when not removed can clog your pores and cause acne to breakouts. Harsh cleansers can damage our skin by stripping away its natural moisture barrier and can cause more long-term damage like wrinkles. Pick a gentle, oil-free, non-comedogenic formula to be sure you're not going to harm your sensitive skin.

Toning

Toning not only cleans our skin but basically prepares it for the application of makeup or treatment. Toning should never be skipped in the makeup or treatment process as it helps our skin receive the full potency and benefits of the products we are using. Toning prevents pimples and readies your pores for moisturizing. Before applying moisturizers, tone your skin with a gentle toner or astringent. This removes any potential debris left from washing that can cause pimples and most importantly, it makes sure your skin receives evenly receives the effects of the moisturizer.

Pick an Oil-free Moisturizer

The right moisturizer can do wonders for our skin. It can prevent pre-mature wrinkles and prevents the sagging effects of aging. People who use moisturizers daily can receive the full benefits of moisture for their skin. They tend to show lesser signs of aging and their skin has a more elastic and firm quality compared to people who don't moisturize at all.

Applying alight layer of moisturizer as your makeup base can create a more natural look and feel compared to just applying makeup directly after toning. Picking an oil-free moisturizer is very important because people with oily skin tend to breakout more easily when using moisturizers with oils. Young skin can benefit from moisturizers too because staring early helps your skin fight the negative effects of the pollution and stress.

Avoid Sun Exposure

Avoiding the sun can be very beneficial for our skin. Ultraviolet rays not only cause wrinkles to show earlier but it can also cause skin cancer - a disease that is actually quite common than previously thought to be. Too much sun exposure can cause pre-mature aging, spot formations, and increase melanin production. Pimple scars also take longer to lighten when always exposed to the sun.

If you want to get a tan, you can use the help of tanning lotions so you can lessen the time you have to spend under the sun. Getting the darker skin color you like can also be achieved by using new products in the market that darkens the skin without sun exposure. Be sure the wide variety of products available in the market so your skin can be at its beautiful best.

Stop Smoking and Watch What You Eat

Smoking and eating tons of junk food can cause major damage to our skin. Smoking not only introduces harmful chemicals in our system but also dries the skin and cause bad breath. A healthy diet has been proven to produce a healthier skin glow while eating high-fat junk food can cause breakouts, make skin oilier and reduce the tautness of the skin.

Following a healthy lifestyle and eating right can truly help your skin tremendously. Not only will you be beautiful outside but you will be generally healthier inside - and that leads to a healthier glow in your skin without needed the help of makeup.

Don't Underestimate the Power of the Concealer

If you're really going through a lot of stress and you're breaking out like crazy, you can use a non-comedogenic concealer to help you cover up your problem skin. Just be sure to prep your skin by toning and moisturizing before applying the concealer.