Research on the importance of skin care.

When looking into skin care it has become apparent that skin care is of the upmost importance. Dedicating yourself to a good skin care regime can prevent acne, scarring, hypersensitivity and premature ageing. 
The skin is technically your barrier against the environment, your skin protects you from the weather, unwanted pathogens, temperature differences and excessive water loss. 
Furthermore the skin protects you from, smoke, dirt, dust and pollution. Therefore, hygiene for your skin is the most important thing, if you do not wash your skin it can become a breeding ground for bacteria. 
'Dead cells shed by the epidermis mix with sweat and sebaceous gland secretions as well as dirt or dust to form a grimy layer on the skin’s surface. Functions of the skin are disturbed when it is excessively dirty; it becomes more easily damaged, the release of antibacterial compounds decrease, and is more prone to infection'. -Pevonia Botanica . (2015 ). The importance of good skin care .Available: http://www.pevonia.co.uk/advice/the-importance-of-good-skincare. Last accessed 25th Nov 2015 .

Beauty and skin care go together and sun protection is one of the most important skin care elements.Over exposure to the sun can cause the cells to become red and damaged. It can also cause freckles, dark spots and a change in the texture of the skin. Over time, this can cause a breakdown in collagen which causes the skin to age and can even lead to serious problems later in life such as skin cancer. 

How do sun creams work? 
There are loads of different form of sun protection that you can purchase. These include; creams, ointments,lotions, sprays and gels. Sun protection usually works by reflecting or absorbing the suns rays (the UV light). When looking into purchasing sun protection products they are labelled with various SPF numbers, this refers to the amount of time you are allowed to spend in the sun without risking being burnt. However this is dependant on the individual, for example a fairer skinned person runs a higher risk of being burnt as opposed to someone who has a darker skin tone. However you should look to purchase sun protection with at least an SPF of above 15. 

When researching this topic I also found these videos that helped me to understand sun protection and skin care better. 








Furthermore I also found this video very helpful when looking at what type of sun protection different skin tones and textures should look to purchase.








How does good skin care help you application of makeup?
Firstly, by having a good skin care routine, you are likely to reduce your risk of over oily skin, blemishes, dry spots and will overall improve the texture of your skin. This will then give your makeup a lovely surface to be applied to. Secondly when applying makeup it is important to use a primer in your skin care routine before you apply your makeup, this preps the skin for the application, once again giving you a lovely surface to apply your base makeup to. By taking the time to follow a good skin care routine, as well as sun protection and using a primer, you will see a vast improvement in the overall look of your makeup.