How To Shrink Your Pores

Enlarged pores is one of the main concerns for my clients, and this is the question they ask “How can I shrink my Pores?”. Well the simple answer is your pores are not a live creature that grows and shrink, per se. Everyone’s pores are different sizes, and the older you get the more they might appear prominent. Pores tend to appear larger in oilier skin type and acne prone skin, but they are not your enemy. For the most part they are genetic, so if you look at your mom, aunts, dads and uncles then most likely yours will be very similar. But there are a few things you can do to make them appear smaller and not as visible. Also keep in mind that it’s a lifetime management, not an overnight see results and keep them forever, that is not ideal.

Pores are where your breakouts happen, without getting too much into the science, think of them as very tiny shallow dents in your skin, (think honeycomb). Where all the toxins and hair are pushed out of your body and into the surface, so you can get rid of them (the right way). 

So your pores harbor lots and lots of bacteria (some are good and healthy), oil, dirt, skincare products, pollution, toxins and sweat. The more buildup there is in your pores, since it is so miniscule, the more it will expand to hold all that dirt in there so it ‘appears’ larger, and may lead to breakouts and acne, premature aging, irritation, oiliness, redness, irritation, sensitivities and all other skincare problems.

The SOLUTION

The solution to smaller and ‘shrunken’ pores is to keep them clean and clear. The less oil and grim in your pores, the less you see them, and the less you breakout. Having debris and oils in them builds up and expands them, making them look bigger. So a double cleanse method, exfoliation, and sunscreen are ideal to blur them out and a routine to have at home. It is good to get a professional facial done once a month as well for a deep cleanse, a chemical peel once a year, microneedling, and many other professional treatments to help minimize the look of your pores.

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Clean pores will prevent breakouts, as it cleans out all the bacteria and oil, which when mixed and cooked will lead to a breakout. Having clear pores will also set a healthy and clear way for your oils to exit out of your skin, oils are not your enemy, they do make your skin glow and healthy. A mineral sunscreen is very important, to prevent and protect your pores from any damage. Always be gentle to your skin, it will stay with you for the rest of your life, and it is the first thing people notice about you. 

How & Why To Double Cleanse

Cleansing, washing your face is part of your daily routine morning and night, as bare as water or as boujee as using a $150 dollar cleanser. Cleansing is the act of cleaning skin and washing away the impurities, but are you doing it the right way? Yes, there are different ways of cleansing and professional techniques used to get the optimal cleanliness of skin by cleansing. As far as using the right cleanser, the right motion, the right pressure, the right direction and a few other things. This post is about how and why you should double cleanse and finding the right cleanser for your skin and to prevent acne from happening. 

1st Cleanse 

The first cleanse will wash away everything on the surface of your skin from makeup, pollution, dust, bacteria, sunscreen, other skincare products, oil, and your lovers kisses. This step if very important as it sets your skin for your skin care routine, if you don’t cleanse the right way, or there is a build up of dirt and oil sitting on top of your skin, then don’t bother slathering your skin with that 200$ serum. So in essence this first cleanse will wash away everything on the surface of your skin, it’s very superficial but most crucial step of your skincare routine. A gentle creamy cleanser will work great for all skin types, you don’t want to use a cleanser that dries out your skin.

 

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2nd Cleanse

The second cleanse, is the deep cleanse. For this wash you can use the same cleanser as the first step, or use a hydrating creamy cleanser. In this deeper cleanse on skin that was rid of all the nasty stuff sitting on top, now washing your face will actually clean out your pores and your other skincare products will penetrate better into your skin (after exfoliation of course, which depends on your skin). The secret to smaller looking pores and acne free skin is clean pores, the more build up in and on your pores, the more likely you are to breakout. So to prevent acne and other skin problems a second cleanse is essential. 

3rd Cleanse 

Some people go as far as a 3rd cleanse, especially if you wore heavy makeup or were in a very polluted area etc. A 3rd cleanse is that, a third time washing your face to make sure there is absolutely nothing left on your skin. This step will help some people but it is not an essential step, if you do use a good medical grade cleanser then a 2 cleanse should be enough. 

How To & What To

How to cleanse your face 

  1. Wet your face. 
  2. Rub the product in your hands until it is activated, just a few seconds. 
  3. Start applying it on your face in a gentle circular motion, and up your nose, you don’t want to apply so much pressure going downward, but more so going upward. 
  4. Rinse with lukewarm water, and repeat for the second cleanse. 

What Cleanser to use

For all skin type a gentle cream cleanser will work great. It is good, if it has any added benefits, like hydrating, and acids.

Do avoid, a cleanser that makes your skin feel so dry afterwards. It’s more of a feeling, rather than is it working. If it is too drying, it has stripped your skin of all of your natural oils that your skin needs, and your ph levels are compromised, which could potentially harm your skin barrier. It is best to use your hands as well, or a silicone brush (everything else is too abrasive, or the product will harbor bacteria).

So opt for a hydrating cleanser. 

Slugging & Acne 101

Slugging, what is that? Slathering on and trenching your skin with Vaseline as your last step of your skincare routine to hold in the products and moisture, creating a very thick barrier on your skin. Some celeberties have been doing this for ages, and it works wonders for them, that is great as it will for some people just not for everyone. 

This trendy method, is good enough for people that have dry skin and live in a dry climate because it does work by holding on and keeping the moisture and hydration levels high on your skin. It also works by protecting your skin from the outside world and your sheets, because it is usually done at night. So if you have normal to dry skin, no skin issues, irritation, inflammation, acne, redness and anything else, then it will be fine on your skin. 

Acne & Slugging

If you have acne prone skin whether active breakouts or post acne marks, redness or open pimples on your skin do not slug. You will only be damaging and harming your skin further. By creating a thick barrier on your skin, and you are already inflamed (inflammation is the root cause of all skin problems), slugging will only increase that inflammation adding to the trauma. Petroleum jelly is good for dry skin, but for acne stay clear, your skin needs oxygen to heal itself. 

Don’t get me wrong, moisturizing acne prone skin is an essential step in managing your acne, as you should moisturize. Use a non-comedogenic and oily free moisturizer is the best thing you can use on your skin. It will prevent your pores from getting clogged and it will hydrate your skin and lead to acne management. 

 

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4 Tips To Pop Your Zits

The urge to pop that white head, or that pus filled pimple is so strong that you cave in and pop it, and keep going at it until you bleed. That is totally normal, and everyone in the world has done this, even though we all know not to. Black heads, white heads and pimples are all acne, and acne is caused by bacteria. Black heads are exposed to oxygen, so they are open and that is why they have the black color, and everything else is closed and not exposed to oxygen and the bacteria is more prone to spread.

Professionals do pop pimples, and use fingers and tools to do so, but there are techniques to do it like, how far to be from the breakout site, the direction to push, the amount of pressure each type of acne needs, when to stop, how to prevent it from coming back, not scaring and so on. It is important to know the right way of extracting your skin without scaring it, hence that is the main reason to lead to acne scars, and most preventable as well. Here are a few tips on how to extract your own breakouts to prevent any damage from happening.

CLEAN HANDS & CLEAN FACE

Since acne itself is stemmed out of bacteria called P. acnes and it spreads easily on your face. It is crucial to start off with a clean cleansed area and washed and clean hands, before picking or touching your skin. So you don’t spread more bacteria into an already inflamed and compromised breakout (it’ll be like adding fuel to fire). Do use a double cleanse method and then extract your skin very gently, before proceeding to tone and use other products. 

Cotton Swabs 

Using cotton swabs or q-tips is crucial in extracting, they prevent you from over digging your nails in your skin, causing more trauma to the area. The secret to a successful extraction using q-tips is to go a few centimeters from the diameter of the breakout, so that you are targeting everything outwards, and not pushing bacteria deeper into the skin. Takes practice, but will prevent any permanent damage from happening. 

 

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Finger Wraps

Wrapping your fingers while doing any pimple popping is a great way to prevent bacteria from spreading, it gets absorbed into the tissue. And it is also the same idea as the q-tips, prevents you from over digging your fingers into the breakout. It gives you more control on the amount of pressure your applying and the place to apply the pressure so that you push all the pus out of your skin, and not deeper into your skin, which prevents future breakouts from happening. Finger wrapping gives you more control than the q-tips as well, you can try both and see which one works best for you. 

Cleanse Area

After picking and popping your zits and blackheads, there is a lot of unwanted bacteria roaming around your face looking for the next spot to breakout in. Cleansing and purifying the extraction area and your hands after is what will prevent more breakouts from happening soon after. Hand washing and using an antiseptic after is ideal, as well as killing any bacteria left in the breakout under the skin, to prevent future acne from happening in that same spot.

 

*Important reminder when popping your own zits, especially the pus filled or inflamed ones, you have to know when to start and when to stop. It is best to let your acne take its course and heal from the inside while helping without touching it, If your pimple is not ready to be popped it will only hurt you and make it last longer. (it will pop easily with very minimal pain when it’s ready, it won’t pop easily if it is not ready). Stop as soon as everything is out, don’t keep picking it until you see blood, and it scabs, when the pus is out, it’s out, there is nothing left in there, then you cleanse and leave it alone to heal. 

3 Ways to Stop Picking Skin

We all get the urge to pick at our skin, even though we know we shouldn’t. Picking at acne can cause it to pop, bleed and scab. A simple pimple that could’ve been gone in a few days ends up being bigger, redder, and lasts longer. With a breakout, you have to let it take it’s course and completely heal on it’s self, or with professional help. By playing with your breakout, you can lead the bacteria to spread in all directions, back into your skin, on your fingers and around your face. If you have to pop a zit and you can’t hold back, here is a guide to do it at home the professional way to avoid any acne scars that come from picking. Here are three things you could do to help fight the urge to pick at your skin.

Pimple Patches

Pimple patches are basically a small band-aid for acne that comes with a few benefits. One benefit of wearing a pimple patch is creating a safe barrier between acne and your fingers. Not being able to see the pimple and not being able to feel the bump will help fight the urge to want to pick at it. Only apply the patches when you know you have a higher tendency to touch your face, leaving it bare the rest of the time will help heal your breakout faster as well.

Busy Hands

One way to stop picking at your skin is to make sure your hands are too busy to do it. Having your hands away from your face and doing something else will keep your hands from wandering to your face to pick at it. Even if it’s something as simple as just holding an object or fidgeting with something other than your face. Keeping yourself and your hands busy will help keep your mind off picking your skin. And if all else fails, wearing gloves may be the solution until the urge isn’t as strong, and in getting in the habit of not touching your face.

 

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Ice

with acne comes a lot of inflammation, and inflammation leads to acne, it is the root cause that you should aim to treat and prevent. Rubbing ice on your face can help decrease redness and inflammation on your skin. Although rubbing ice on your face can be inconvenient, it has many skin benefits. It is very calming and soothing on the skin, and may aid in a faster healing process. Even doing it once a day in the morning or before bed can help with swelling, pain and redness. Some people even use an ice pack instead of an ice cube, keep in mind to not let the ice cube sit on the same spot for more than a few seconds, always keep moving it around your face.

These three things are great at helping fight the urge to pick at your skin and combined it’s even more effective. Just remember that not only does picking at your skin not get rid of the problem, but it can make it even worse.

For MEN Only

Hey you, do you shave? And do you struggle with acne breakouts? For most of us, it is taboo for men to take care of their skin, and it is looked at as a feminine act. But the opposite is true, a man that has clear youthful skin is very manly, and admirable. All I know, is that everyone wants clear, acne free skin and you don’t have to feel self conscious about wanting to clear up your acne and/or using skincare products. A lot of men deal with hormonal acne, and breakouts in general triggered by diet, sun, oily skin, and build up on skin that clogs your pores. Skin functions the same, and the same amount of care is needed for all. 

There are many things that cause acne, and it is different for everyone. Determining that your acne is not cystic and it is not hormonal, and you have tried everything you have been advised to do, and nothing is working, this could save your skin. Your breakouts just keep coming back, it is safe to say that there is one thing you should try before visiting a dermatologist. Only if you shave your face, could this one trick possibly work for you. 

Stop Shaving!

Yup, as simple as that, stop shaving your face and let your facial hair grow. For a lot of men, a bump in the cheek or chin, could possible only be an ingrown hair. It is very common for ingrown hairs to occur, espically if you use a razor. They are inavitable and could happen to anyone, but there is a few things you could do to minimize them happing. I’ve seen it first hand cleaing up many guys faces, from school, family members, and co-workers of all ages. They even rave about how when they stopped shaving their acne cleared up. 

Razor

Another way to prevent them from forming, is to invest in a good razor, and to use it as directed. A high quality razor is good, becuase it does not tug on the skin and it cuts the hair smoothly  while exfoliating your skin as well. The one time use razors, toss those out, they only do harm that you will be seeing soon after, by clogging the pores and by going over the same area multiple times, which causes irritaion and sensitivity 

Cleansing & Exfoliating 

Whether you do shave or not, as a man cleansing and exfoliating is essential to keep your breakouts at bay and totally prevent them. Using a good cleanse that cleans the inside of your pores (which is what causes a breakout) and a good exfoliator that gets rid of the dead skin build up on your skin that gives it a rough texture. Clogged or dirty pores leads your skin to inflammation and a breakout, so keeping them clear is the first step in prevention. Read more about cleansing for men.

Sunblock

Sunscreen, yes, it is very much an essential to keeping your skin sane, healthy and clear. Investing in a good sunscreen will act as a barrier between you and the outside wrold, protecting you from many things including, sun rays, pollution, dirt, bacteria, wind etc. that will hit you as soon as you are off your bed. Sunscreen is known to prevent and clear up your skin, it is an act of self care and it will do a lot of good in the long run. There are many sunscreens that are available, a mineral based sunscreen is the safest one and the most effective.

If nothing else works, you won’t be losing anything in trying this, if anything you’ll be losing bumps and mini cuts. You can try this out for a few days, or a week and see how your skin reacts. 

5 Daily Things That Cause Acne

Acne is something pretty much everyone goes through. Whether it’s severe or mild, everyone eventually faces acne in some way. If you have frequent acne, you may have already researched all the different triggers to try to avoid. However, you may be encountering daily triggers without even knowing it. Becoming more aware of them and maybe even changing a few simple things may help reduce or prevent your breakouts. Here are five things in our daily lives that you wouldn’t think could cause acne.

Toothpaste

Many people have heard about the at home remedy of putting toothpaste on a growing pimple to help treat it, however did you know that this is not only a myth, but can trigger acne? In fact, experts say a common reason for acne around the lips is from toothpaste from brushing your teeth. Not only can the ingredients in toothpaste be harmful to skin, but that mixed with your mouth bacteria will surely not help. This is why it’s important to wash your face after brushing your teeth, to make sure you’re not leaving behind any potential harmful bacteria behind.

Kids 

Often, people touch their own faces throughout the day, not thinking that it could be an acne trigger. This is because we don’t have clean hands 24/7 and in between washes we subconsciously touch our faces. Now if you’ve been around kids, you know they love to touch anything and everything. Between their hand washes, they could’ve touched the floors, toys that may not be too clean and not to mention things when they go out as well. As much as you love to play with your kids, it’s important to keep in mind how their adventurous little hands could lead to a breakout on your face.

Working Out / Sweating With Dirty Skin

When it comes to working out it’s easy to say that your skincare isn’t at the forefront of your mind. However there are a few things you could do before, during and after a workout that could help you avoid a breakout. Keeping your face clean while working out may seem impossible, which is why it’s important to start with a fresh face. Removing any makeup and washing your face will prepare your face for any sweat endured during a workout. If you’re going to exercise outside it’s important to remember to put on sunscreen to protect your skin. During a workout try to remember to dab and pat away sweat with a clean towel rather than just wiping it away. This is to ensure that you’re not causing any unnecessary irritation to your skin, especially with sweat in the mix. Also try to remember to avoid touching your face in general during the workout and to wash your hands after. In fact it might be more beneficial to shower immediately after exercising and to apply your regular skin care routine after.

Indoor Air Pollution

When thinking of air pollution, we usually think of outdoor air pollution. However, not only is indoor pollution real, it can also be worse than outdoor air. Indoor pollution is caused by many factors which range from cooking with a gas stove/oven to cleaning supplies and air fresheners to off gassing from furniture and carpets. The pollution is amplified in homes that don’t open windows often to circulate fresh air. However, there are steps you could take to protect your skin more from this pollution. One way is to try to leave the house and go out in nature more often and to try to eat healthier. Another way is to try to purify the air indoors by using plants, which help filter the air, or to just get an air purifier. Either way, keeping the pollution inside your home may help to reduce some acne.

Hair Products

If you tend to get tiny bumps and whiteheads near your hairline/upper forehead, back of neck and shoulders then consider your hair products as the possible trigger. Most hair products are oil based which can clog your pores and lead to acne. Sometimes when you spray products on your hair, it lands on your skin instead, and often stays there until you wash your face. A trigger could also be from touching your skin after putting hair products on your hands, pillows and sweat. The first step to take is to look at all your hair products and pick out the ones that contain a lot of oil, usually a pomade, serums, hairspray etc. and try to stop using the product to see if the acne clears up. If it doesn’t, you may want to look into the oils in your shampoo and conditioner. It’s a good rule of thumb to try to get a shampoo and conditioner that’s sulfate and silicone free, noncomedogenic and made up of mostly organic ingredient.

Because you are so unique in this world and there is no one else just like you, you will experience different sensitivities and acne triggers. These 5 sneaky acne triggers will appear fast and go away fast if you know what is causing them. They are usually very superficial, and might be as small as a little white head that goes away immediately. So long as they are not deeper rooted and not cystic, changing up your routine will clear up your breakouts. 

The 3 Main Acne Triggers

Acne is very, very tricky, from what triggers breakouts to removing scars, and healing the discoloration. Everyone is different, and acne is provoked by many different things, you have to pay attention and listen to your body, to know what causes your breakouts to happen. (Most times its the things we love the most, it’s very ironic). As complex as acne is, treating it is a very slow process, and it can’t be healed it will only be managed, a life long process. With Acne there is not a one fit all approach, different kinds of acne, levels of severity, the amount of breakouts, how often you breakout,etc. there are many components that are taken into consideration to heal and keep your acne away. Here are the 3 main triggers that could inflame your pores.

 

Hormones

Yes, everyone already knows that hormones cause acne. Espically in the teenage years, (For women it can get as bad in their 20s and 30s), around your cycle of the month, and any hormone imbalance. This is the most complex type of acne trigger, and a lot of times it is hard to manage, but not impossible. 

Diet

Your diet is what leads to a lot of preventable  breakouts, and it can be easy to know what you ate that caused your skin to act. Diets can be tricky as well, a pimple or an inflamed pore can actually take anywhere from a day, weeks, to months for it to form and for you to see it on the surface of your skin. With food, it is usually from a day to 14 days, so your breakout right now could have been triggered 14 days ago. (If you breakout a lot from your diet, I always suggest to keep a food journal, and document every bite that you eat) These diet triggers are different for everyone. No, chocolate, caffeine, sugar, dairy  does not cause pimples in everyone that eats them, you are very unique. But here are a few triggers you might not have considered like table salt, fish, aloe vera (an allergy) and nuts.

Inflammation

Here is a bonus very common trigger for a lot of acne prone skin. Having inflammation in your body and on your skin increases your chance of getting breakouts. It could be the cause of the red, inflamed and painful breakouts, treating the inflammation from the inside, is best to avoid these inflamed breakouts that could lead to deep and pus filled acne. 

SkinCare Products

Well, this is the easiest one to pin point, and prevent. What you put on your skin is extremely important (if you want to see change and results of course) When you use the wrong products for your skin, lack of – sunscreen, cleansing, exfoliation, and cleaning then you clog your pores. (clogged pores lead to breakouts) Or, if you use the wrong products that are too – rich, potent, strong, active, oily, acidic, too abrasive etc, you could damage your skin barrier and lead your skin to breaking out. Using too much product that your skin does not need, or too little of what your skin needs effects the overall results of what you are trying to achieve. 

Yeah, I know, you were propably hoping for a concrete cause of acne, so that you can just avoid that and indulge in anything you want. But honestly that is just not the case, it is very hard to say and claim that one thing will cause breakouts in everyone. Your skin reacts differently compared to everyone else in the world, you are very unique in that sense. And its not to say that if chocolate breaks you out, to never have it again, no of course not. Eat and do anything that might trigger your acne, but be prepared that a pimple might happen, and do everything in moderation. 

How You Can Remove Your Acne Scars

Having clear smooth skin is ideal, especially if you have breakouts or acne prone skin. You are more cautious about what you put into and onto your skin, from food to products, to avoid making your acne worse. And as soon as your skin is clear, you are left with scars, acne scars that are so hard to get rid of. Weather it be hyperpigmentaion, redness, scab or anything deeper. Acne scars are so common from having one breakout to sever acne, a scar could always happen, but it is mostly preventable and reversible depending on the type of scarring that is present. 

There are a lot of things you can do yourself to prevent the scars from happening. Starting with reducing acne triggers (that are specific to you) and not picking your skin at all. Picking your skin and inflammation is what causes scars to form, and the depth of each scar. It can be tempting to pop them and remove every scab, but the damage will be lasting. Taking these action steps will help you remove your acne scars, at home along with getting professional treatments.

At Home
Sunscreen 

The sun causes discoloration, and when the skin is healing from a blemish your skin will resurface with new cells.  If left unprotected those new cells are very prone to damage before reaching the surface. It also causes collagen to breakdown, which is your skin’s wound healing protein, takes anywhere from 2 to 6 weeks to heal your scar. Your acne scars will never fade if you don’t wear the right sunscreen efficiently. 

Retinoids 

For acne marks and scars, retinoids promotes cell turnover, removing acne scars starts from the deepest part of your scar, everything over that is dead skin cells. Retinoids are a form of exfoliation that will increase your cell turnover to reveal newer and stronger skin cells. Being consistent with using them, will help fade and reduce your acne scars.

Time and Active Ingredients 

To see results and smooth skin, it will require time for your skin to build back up. So, be patient and trust the process, and use these active ingredient to get the best results. It is best to invest in high quality products, that are recommended by your esthetician, they will give you the best for sure results. These active ingredients will best remove your acne scars (to an extent of course, you have to think of scar healing as a team work, one thing alone will never heal your scars). 

Vitamin C 

Increases the synthesis of collagen that treats acne scars and helps rebuild your healthy skin.

Tyrosinase Inhibitor 

Reduce the enzyme sent by Tyrosine, causes hyperpigmentation in damaged inflamed breakouts. 

Alpha Hydroxyl Acids

Will help heal and fade acne marks and scars, they are a form of chemical exfoliation. 

Professionally 

Removing your acne scars needs both at home and professional treatments, doing one or the other will simply not be enough to heal your skin. These 3 treatments are the most effective in removing your scars and marks.

Microneedling
Chemical Peels
Laser Treatments

Doing these treatments to remove textured and scared skin will heal your skin faster and protect your skin from further damage. These methods help remove dead layers of skin cells and resurface newer and healthier skin cells. These treatments should only be done by a trained professional, when done wrong these can cause more damage. Always consult with your doctor or esthetician before using any modality. 

Avoid These 4 ‘Natural’ Sunscreens

“Natural Sunscreen” a new term I’ve seen trending on the internet, and it’s kinda disturbing having a natural alternative to sunscreen. As a Professional it just boggles my mind how this could actually be accurate, scientifically it’s truly not. If anything these will only cause clogged pores and a higher risk for breakouts. so i’d suggest to avoid using these as protection from the sun, it’s just not enough, they might have some SPF. A good SPF has science behind it, and it needs to sit on top of your skin to create a barrier.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is simply pore clogging, it just sits on top of your skin and fills in your pores, increasing the chance of breakouts. It does not reflect UV rays nor absorbs them so it just goes right through into your body. For some people they still like to use coconut oil as a moisturizer, I tell you that there are way better alternatives that won’t hurt your skin in the long run. It is comedogenic, which is pore clogging that leads to breakouts, and can make acne worse.

Petroleum Jelly / Vaseline 

Petroleum Jelly is not a sun blocker and should not be used in place of a sunscreen. It will prevent anything including moisture from leaving your skin, and won’t allow your skin to breath. It acts as a thick barrier between your skin and the outside world like pollution, dirt, bacteria, etc, from entering into your pores. But at the same time that is not always a good thing, it could increase inflammation, clogged pores, sensitivity and still cause sun damage.

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe is definitely a great moisturizer and hydrator, it calms the skin and it has many holistic properties. Overall it is really good for your skin, and a natural remedy for healing the skin. One thing is for sure, and that is Aloe Vera gel is not a sun blocker. A sun block needs to sit on top of your skin and not be absorbed into it, you need that barrier to fight off the UV rays. 

Food / Diet

Having a healthy nutritious diet is no doubt the best thing you will do for your body, for overall health and for fighting off the free radicals caused from the sun. But it can’t keep you from using a physical SPF, scientifically diet is not enough to prevent skin cancer, hyperpigmentation, sun spots, wrinkles, etc. But for the best skin and possible results having both a healthy balanced diet and using sunscreen is ideal.

 

These are good options to consider for optimal sun protection.