Skin smarts: how to take care of your skin as you age
Friday, June 30, 2017
|No sunscreen protects you completely
Your skin. We often call it (affectionately, of course) your birthday suit. It’s your body’s largest organ, weighing in at roughly eight pounds and covering about 22 square feet.
Many skin changes are just a normal part of the aging process. However, others can signal health problems. It pays to know what is normal and what is not.
Learn what you can do to protect your skin as you age--be kind, be gentle and be aware.
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