美女小习惯的“杀手”

日常不良小习惯会成为损害美女健康的“杀手”，看似悄然无声，但日积月累，必然积重难返，使你美丽不再。

1、有了痘痘使劲挤

拥有一张光洁靓丽的脸是每个女孩子都梦寐以求的事，一旦脸上长了疖肿或痘痘，许多女孩子都喜欢去挤捏。其实，这样做比不挤捏对面部的损害更大，有时会造成炎症的扩散，形成大的疖肿或脓肿更难以消除。

2、浓妆艳抹显靓丽

有的女孩子喜欢“人不漂亮妆来补”，一天到晚都将自己的脸当做化妆品的“试验田”，日霜、晚霜、彩妆、隔离霜抹个不停，皮肤整天都没有休息的机会。皮肤的分泌和排泄功能受到严重影响，自然容易长痘、生斑。

3、毛巾搓脸图干净

许多女性特爱干净，洗脸时深恐洗不干净，于是，用毛巾使劲搓脸。但这样很容易引起皮肤的损伤，继而又引发细菌感染，这种情况在没有对毛巾进行消毒处理的情况下更容易发生。此外，使劲搓脸还容易使皮肤变得粗糙、干涩、松弛，并产生皱纹。

4、常去“死皮”显年轻

一些女孩子经常会到美容院里“去死皮”，其实所谓死皮是皮肤最外层的角质层，是皮肤对外界有效的防御保护层，具有保湿、防菌的作用。过多去死皮会减弱皮肤对外界不良因素的抵抗力，皮肤更容易干燥、生皱、长痘痘。

5、甜食揣兜嘴不停

爱吃零食似乎是女孩子的天性，因而时常在衣兜和包里放零食。但是甜食会使体质酸化，降低皮肤对外界的抵抗力，使皮肤敏感性升高，因而易产生皱纹、长痘和发生皮炎。过多摄入糖分还会增加赘肉。

6、减肥忌食油荤

一些女孩子唯恐自己身材不好而热衷于减肥，几乎每天都要称体重，平时很少吃主食和肉食，更有甚者，还经常吃减肥药。殊不知，没有充足均衡的营养，皮肤会因此而黯淡无光、粗糙、干涩易衰老。

7、穿耳配饰显时尚

为了彰显个性，一些女孩子喜欢穿耳配饰，并将项链、戒指佩戴齐全。但这些配饰往往含有重金属镍，镍对皮肤而言是一种高致敏物质，极易损害皮肤。



以上意见纯属参考。

教你如何去痘不留印

凡是长痘的女孩都有过挤痘的经验吧。虽说挤痘痘是不好的，因为很有可能引起细菌感染，使问题愈发严重。但是如果这痘痘实在是大到碍眼，真不想被痘痘破坏了整个妆容，就只用挤掉了。那么今天就来分享几招挤痘不留痕的妙招吧。

　　需要准备工具：柔软角质化妆水、青春棒、拔粉刺面膜、夹眉毛小夹。

　　Step 1
　　挤痘痘前，双手一定要清洗干净，最好还要用化妆水擦一次。洗脸后，切记不能用收敛性的化妆水，否则会让毛孔收缩，更难挤出痘痘。青春棒一定要先用酒杯精或化妆水消毒干净。用青春棒挤痘痘时，所接触到范围较小，不会影响或伤害到痘痘旁边的正常皮肤。不过要记得挤完一颗之后要用纸巾擦干净再进攻下一颗痘痘。若是忘记清洁，挤出来的痘痘留在上面的脓蔓延到下一颗痘痘会很不卫生哦。

　　Step 2
　　挤痘痘前，可以先在痘痘的地方擦柔软角质化妆水，这样挤起痘痘来更容易。而对付那些顽强的粉刺时，柔软性角质化妆水同样能起到软化作用，而且这样在挤的时候疼痛感会稍稍减弱些。

　　Step 3
　　可能不少MM会发现，不论用手挤还是用鼻贴，总有一些粉刺没办法连根拔起。这时我们就可以出动修眉的小夹子，利用它边角的地方把粉刺夹出来。这一招虽然可以彻底拔出粉刺，不过可能会有点疼痛，而且要小心不要划伤皮肤。另外，夹完之后一定要把小夹子清洁干净哦。

　　Step 4
　　挤完痘痘拔完粉刺，别以为就这样可以完事了哦。最后一步还要用生理盐水清洗伤口，或用消炎的化妆水及药膏敷在上面，这样不但可以减少发炎的情形，也能让挤完后皮肤的红肿消退一些。

以上意见纯属参考。

你可以不漂亮,但一定要美丽

相信吗？这世上的每个女性都渴望能够永葆青春，因此抗衰老是女性话题中永远不会过时的话题。那么，你对抗衰老了解多少呢?你有自信你做的抗衰措施都是正确的吗?
女人需要有阳光的心态，也需要有塑造自信的手段。欧洲六七十岁的女人仍然可以打扮得如此优雅，因为她们很自信；日本的女人如果没有脱毛就像早上起来没有刷牙，韩国女人甚至要用放大镜观察自己的皮肤.但今天爱美的不仅是女人，它可以说已经是现代人的一部份了。要保持漂亮的皮肤，尤其是脸部，最简单的做法就是一直保持最佳状态。
如果是在皮肤很差的情况下来恢复，不仅要花费较多的金钱和时间，且效果也不好。
为了省时省心省力省钱，我们还是开始做好防范工作的。

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达到自然美和保养目的如：
1》解决粗大毛孔，表浅坑洞
2》去除黑斑，晒斑，老人斑，雀斑
3》治疗微血管扩张，碍眼的血管丝，改善潮红现象
4》改善肤质，肤色不均
5》改善皮肤出油情形
6》抚平皱纹，加强皮肤紧实度

在帮我们修复老化和延缓老化之际，而且完全做到
无侵入性（无打针，吃药及手术）,无修复期 ,无副作用的特点。

PinkGAGA享受能量美颜法已长达三年，而且能量美颜法在全世界已有超过20年历史，
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所以PinkGAGA很希望能把这种美丽心得和大家分享。
当然除了这些还有很多可以做到自然美的效果。
希望各位对自然美保养法的心得和方法可以给我多一点意见。
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我会把大家所写的文章post在一起来探讨更多的美丽资讯，
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误用果酸惨成杀肤凶手

果酸简称AHA，是从生果，甘蔗、蜜糖乳酪等提炼出来的有机氢氧基酸。曾有一段时间，含果酸的化妆品相当走俏，因为它不仅在去死皮方面具有相当功效，还能帮助去除暗疮、淡化色斑，改善细纹。但有关专家表示，果酸仅能改善肌肤质地，并不能制止肌肤自然老化及完全去除深入底层的色斑，所以，不要指望使用果酸后，肌肤可以神奇地变得又嫩又滑，还设有皱纹。
　　
长期使用易被灼伤
　　有调查表明，使用含果酸的护肤品，会增加皮肤对紫外线的吸收，扩大晒伤机会。据美国食品及药物管理局(FDA)的研究显示，如果连续接受果酸含量达百分之十、PH值为3.5的产品，四星期后，皮肤的抗紫外线能力会减少18%，较其他人易被阳光灼伤。
　　研究还表明，长期受紫外线照射，又疏于防范，肌肤会因抵抗紫外线而变得又粗又韧，形成更深的皱纹，更为严重的是，患皮肤癌的机率大大提升。于是，很多人开始怀疑果酸的功效与其副作用。事实上，在使用含果酸成分的护肤品或接受果酸化学换肤时，充分做好防晒工作，便可用得安心。
　　
小心涂擦免敏感
　　为使果酸产品发挥出最大功效，不妨选择含果酸的洗面奶，可在洗面的同时去除死皮，也可配合果酸润肤霜，让果酸更均匀地停留在皮肤上。至于含果酸的防晒品就没必要了，只要选用SPF15或以上的防晒品就可以了。

　　使用果酸产品时，不妨循环使用，用一个月停两周，给肌肤充分的休息机会，就比较安全。此外，不要让产品触及眼部周围及颈部肌肤，因为这些部位的肌肤较幼嫩。

勿轻视防晒工夫
　　使用果酸产品时，即便是阴天也要涂擦防晒用品，因为阴天时反射阳光的紫外线会更多。需使用可同时抵抗UVA和UVB且防晒指数达15或以上的产品，防晒工作才算做到位。值得注意是，防晒品需在出门前半小时便均匀涂抹在肌肤裸露处，尤其是额头，颧骨、鼻梁和上唇等为部位，因为这些部位最易晒伤。此外，如果所在环境比较潮湿，建议挑选防水系列，并且定时补擦，方能有效抵抗紫外线。

测试敏感反应
购买果酸产品可别过分心急，不妨先将产品小范围涂擦，待5-10分钟后，看看皮肤有无过敏反应。如发现皮肤又红又痛，或有不能忍受的灼痛感，就应放弃购买。至于美容院所使用的果酸产品，目前尚未有一定的监管，且果酸浓度不一，选择时要多加小心。若是长期吸烟或吸二手烟的人，不宜使用果酸产品，因为这类人的皮肤较敏感，易受伤害；而患有疱疹的人也不宜使用高浓度的果酸。

鸡蛋面膜 美白嫩滑

蛋黄中含有皮肤所需的多种营养物质，如胆固醇，卵磷脂，维生素A、B、D等；蛋白中也有较多的矿物盐和维生素B2。用蛋类做面膜可使皮肤变得柔润和富有弹性，且有除皱之功效。

鸡蛋面膜 美白嫩滑
将1只鸡蛋打散加入适量牛奶，调成浆状，每日敷面15分钟。只要敷足3个月，包你皮肤又嫩又白。

蔬菜蛋白面膜　滋补养颜
将4片红萝卜、1片青瓜放入搅拌器打碎，隔汁取茸，然后加入1只蛋白，敷面及颈部15分钟，每日可敷，具滋润保养、改善皮肤粗糙功效。

蛋黄蜂蜜浆　治暗疮粉刺
1只蛋黄、1汤匙蜜糖加1汤匙粉，搅拌成糊状，均匀涂上面敷20分钟后洗净便可，既可治疗暗疮粉刺，亦可滋润干燥皮肤。而油性皮肤则建议加1茶匙柠檬汁，有去除多余面油作用。

蛋黄油脂混合面膜
取一个新鲜蛋黄与一匙植物油搅成糊状，最好再加一小匙柠檬汁，涂于脸部。适用于过敏、脱皮的干性或中性皮肤，对虽显苍老但皱纹并不太深的皮肤也有效。

沙拉油面膜
先用植物油擦脸，再用搅匀的蛋黄反复揉搓，直到白色泡沫消失为止。由于它形同沙拉油，故此得名。

蛋黄燕麦混合面膜
取一个蛋黄和适量的燕麦面混和，同时加入一小匙蜂蜜，涂于脸部，15～20分钟后用温水洗净，最后用毛巾蘸凉水冷敷一下。

蛋白面膜
取一个鸡蛋的蛋白，不要搅碎，直接涂于脸上，不久就会在皮肤表面形成一层蛋白膜，15～20分钟后用凉水洗净。适用于粗毛孔、浅皱纹的皮肤。

蛋白柠糠混合面膜
取一个鸡蛋的蛋白和一小匙柠檬汁充分混和，擦于脸部，15～20分钟后用凉水洗净。这种面膜不仅能使皮肤变得柔润、清爽，洁白，而且还会使黑头粉刺脱色和消散。

蛋白明矾面膜
在搅匀的蛋白加入浓度为5％的明矾溶液一小匙，涂于面部。对各种皮肤均适用。

蛋白双氧水面膜
将1个鸡蛋的蛋清打出泡沫，然后加入浓度为10％的双氧水10～20滴、涂脸部15分钟后用凉毛巾擦净即可。增白皮肤，适用于油性和中性皮肤。

蛋清蜂蜜牛奶面膜
将1个鸡蛋的蛋清与一匙蜂蜜、一匙脱脂奶粉混合，搅拌均匀，涂脸部15分钟后用清水洗净。增白皮肤，收缩毛孔。
　　
提示：
　　1.敷面膜前务必先用温水洗脸，待面膜上好后要用手多揉搓几遍。以便营养吸收更加充分。
　　2.涂上面膜15～20分钟后洗掉，不可久留。
　　3.上述面膜每周使用1～2次即可。
　　4.用鸡蛋调制面膜应随调随用，好处是新鲜且营养充分，如果第一次调制的面膜用不完待下次再用，需入瓶中密封放置冰箱保鲜，用时，取出放半小时左右涂抹。

皮肤保湿12个秘方

1．频繁洗脸会减损天然保湿屏障的作用，让皮肤无力抵抗干燥环境，出现细纹和敏感，应避免。
2．油状洁肤品清洁度高，保湿力强，秋冬天最合用。
3．不在干蒸房里停留超过10分钟，出来后再尽快擦上保湿乳液。
4．总是往脸上喷"自来水"喷雾，好像很湿润，实际上它已经悄悄偷走你皮下的水了。
提示：含有酒精成分的化妆水促使水分挥发，干燥的皮肤还是离它远一点为妙。

5．不要买香气过浓的保养品，它会稀释空气中的水分，间接减少皮肤含水量。
6．油腻的保养品非但不能保湿，反让皮肤因为油水失衡变得干燥，严重的还会脱皮。

7．干燥天，本来就不爱出油的皮肤更要避免用干粉或粉饼定妆，“掉渣”的尴尬情况可不少见。
8．戴墨镜和擦润唇膏是秋冬天要照做不误的功课，因为“和煦”的阳光是眼睛发皱的元凶，越舔越干也是嘴唇遭遇的大麻烦。
提示：没想到吧，红脸发脾气的时候，因为几度温差水分就会白白流失。所以放松也是保湿的要诀。

9.沐浴后的5分钟内擦上润肤品会很快吸收，如果超时，皮肤吸收力就会迅速下降。
10.脸和四肢每周去角质1-2次，避免用力搓蹭，耐心轻揉几分钟，细嫩就回来。
11.清洁后，擦保湿品可采用多次逐渐渗透的方式，至少要比夏天多抹1-2层，尤其是保湿日霜和隔离霜。
12.化妆品能保湿一点不假，润泽型粉底，保湿眼影，滋润唇膏是这个季节要写上购物清单的新伙伴。
提示：下午皮肤“叫渴”的时候，可临时用免洗洁面露清洁后，擦上保湿产品，并涂上日霜锁住水分。

皮肤是如何保湿的？

本世纪50年代，可以说是护肤品发展的里程碑，因为那时皮肤科学的研究证实了保持皮肤柔软性的是角质层里的含水量，而以前人们想当然地认为是油脂，这一发现为新产品的开发提供了理论依据。在此理论的指导下，许多新原料投入使用，许多新工艺得到了普及。直到现在，尽管市场了的保湿品琳琅满目，但都离不开这个原理。

　　角质层是由无生命活性的角朊细胞构成的。角朊细胞宽30微米，厚0.8微米，呈六角形，它们紧密相连，层叠交错，约10－20层构成了角质层，厚约10－15微米。角朊细胞间隙大约在0.02－0.2微米之间，其中充满了层状结构的脂类物质。角质层中角朊细胞的细胞膜，细胞内容物及细胞间基质的结合水量，决定了皮肤的柔软性。

　　在此基础上，人们逐渐揭示出下列三种物质对保持皮肤弹性的重要作用：一是水；二是皮肤中保持水分的水溶性物质（其中起关键作用的是乳酸盐和吡咯烷酮羟酸－PCA）。人们称之为NMF（NATURAL MOISTURIZING FACTOR），即天然保湿因子。它们的分子结构中含有羟基，这些羟基能象手一样抓住水分子，从而把水分子留在角质层中；三是皮肤中的脂质，他们薄薄地覆盖在皮肤表面，防止水分蒸发，不让水分子逃逸到周围环境中去，还能通过影响角质层细胞的粘连而对皮肤保湿产生影响。水、NMF、脂质三者在皮肤中的含量以及它们之间的平衡关系对皮肤影响很大（这就是许多厂家宣传的保湿平衡）。

　　正常情况下，由于皮肤角质层有吸水作用和屏障功能，汗腺和皮脂腺所分泌油脂有覆盖作用，可保持角质层中水分含量在10－20%，且不易散失。水－NMF－脂质处于平衡状态时，皮肤光滑细嫩，富有弹性，但在某些条件下，比如在寒冷干燥的环境中，薄薄的皮脂已经控制不住水分的散失；经常用碱性比较大的洗涤剂洗脸，将皮脂也洗得干干净净；由于疾病的原因，皮肤自身不能产生足够多的保湿物质，这些情况都会使平衡保湿机构遭到破坏，造成皮肤干燥粗糙，甚至会产生皮屑。

-Sohu-

How to remove dark spots with IMAGIC Technology

Before treatment - Pigmentation & Telangiectasia are formed

During treatment

After treatment - Pigmentation & Telangiectasia are disappeared

Fully utilizing of multiple wavelength of intense pulse energy, the energy is absorbed by melanin in the skin effectively. As pulse energy is released in a short time frame, melanin will absorb high pulse energy in a shorter time frame in order to be destroyed. However the short period of time is not sufficient for the energy to reach tissues surrounding the melanin, hence achieving the target of our treatment that is to destroy melanin without damaging the skin around it.

Wrinkles

Cause

Under normal circumstances, collagen and elastic fibre in the dermis are lined up orderly in a parallel crisscross format. When certain factors spoil these two types of fibre, they will become different in size, twisted and entwined together, disorderly, causing them to lose their function of supporting the dermis. Together with the contraction of subcutaneous fat, wrinkles are formed.

Age; over exposure to UV rays; dry and dehydrated skin, improper cleansing; stimulation by dirt and make-up; long term use of improper skin care product; emotional; too much facial expression, and unhealthy lifestyle are just few of the main reasons of winkles.

Prevention
The principle of removing wrinkles is to prevent and treat it at its root. Avoiding direct to sunlight is undoubtedly the most important. Other preventions include healthy daily routine, positive attitude, proper cleansing and skin care, prevention of skin dehydration, and avoiding too much facial expression.

How to remove wrinkles?
Using pulse energy to penetrate epidermis to reach dermis layer, during the process of releasing heat the epidermis uses the special cooling system of pulse energy to protect skin form harm. When the energy absorbed by the dermis is sufficient to induce contraction of collagen and stimulates fibroblast to produce new elastic fibre and collagen to support our skin, aged and wrinkled skin will contract and regain its elasticity. Thus it will improve the appearance of fine lines. However, according to researches, you need repeated treatments to achieve visible effects.

Pathological Changes of Capillaries

It includes hyperplastic capillaries in the leg veins, varicosity, bushy telangiectasia, hyperplastic of facial capillaries, port wine stain, angioma, and abnormal veins. The cause of telangiectasia is related to bad circulation. Blood flowing back to the heart through blood vessels are detained in the capillaries nearby because of pathological changes in the capillary tissues and abnormal pressure. These blood vessels gather on the skin surface, affecting our appearance. As these expanded capillaries are on the skin surface, laser treatment could be used to treat it, with dye-laser treatment being the most common. Although dye-laser is able to deliver satisfying results, it often causes bruises when it is used to treat telangiectasia. IMAGIC Energy Beauty Therapy is able to provide you with a better solution. Capillary problems are difficult to cure; they should be treated in few sessions to achieve best results.

How to treat telangietasia of the face?

* Telangiectasia of the face affects one’s appearance greatly; intense pulse energy could be used to treat it.

* Red blood cells in the blood-vessel contain oxygenated hemoglobin. It is able to absorb the momentary energy surge in intense pulse energy, bringing the desired effect of breaking up coagulation. The treatment will leave a temporary pigmentation.

* Pulse energy treatment helps to clear telangiectasia. The skin becomes fair and luminous instantly.

Spots

Dark Spots
Also known as liver spot. It is brown in colour, often seen on the cheeks and foreheads of fertile age women. The name suggests its colour is similar to the colour of the liver, however it is not in any way related to any liver failure or dysfunction. Dark spots are mainly due to improper metabolism of melanin that deposited on the skin surface and it is not easy to be removed.

Cause
1. Effect of female hormone (pregnancy, menopause or oral contraceptive pill consumption causes dark spots formation and darkening of the spots).
2. Chronic affection of UV lights (hence sunscreen protection is essential).
3. Incorrect use of skin care or cosmetic product (especially product that contain mercury which shows whitening effect during the initial period of use, subsequently it will accelerate the deposition of pigmentation, causing the formation of dark spots).

Freckles
Freckles, mainly due to dominant heredity and the increased number of melanin. It is a dark brown colored spot that is as small as sesame or a grain. Freckles are difficult to cure completely. Sun exposure will increase the formation of freckles and darken its color. Therefore it is important to avoid over exposure of sunlight. Procedures involving exfoliation and electric current might be effective in treating freckles, but the effect is temporary and freckles will reappear after a period.

Sun Spot and Age Spots
Sun spots, as the name suggested is due to continual sun exposure. It happens to exposed body parts, such as face, arms, chest, upper back or calf. Age spots also known as “sunlight keratosis”. Age spots look brown-grey or yellow in color, and it appears to be extremely dry due to keratinization. Sun spots usually appear together with age spots. Therefore, sun spots always referred to an early sign of age spots, they are both skin aging symptoms caused by prolonged sun exposure. They reoccur easily due to aging factor and prolonged sun exposure.

Nevus of Ota
It is caused by the production of melanocyte in the dermis, but it will not disappear automatically. It often seen around the eye, cheek, forehead and nose. Blue color pigmentation could be seen on the conjunctiva of the eye.

How to avoid spots
1. Use tested and approved cosmetic or skin care product, avoid using product which contain mercury.

2. Removes make-up completed, avoid using cosmetics that contain halogen or fragrance.

3. Cut down on consumption or application of food that can cause skin to become sensitive to sunlight, such as parsley, basil, celery, lemon peels, peppermint, agrimony, fig and etc.

4. Consume vegetables and fruits rich in Vitamin C (vitamin C is an antioxidant, it can inhibit the formation of melanin).

5. Avoid consumption of oral contraceptive pill, which contains female hormones.

6. Maintain a healthy lifestyle, avoid going to bed late.

7. Most importantly, avoid UV rays when you are outdoor, it is best to wear a hat, take an umbrella that is deep in colour or apply sunscreen. (Continuous sunlight protection for at least 3-6 months is essential after treatment).

Skin Aging

Internal Factors - Cause
Related to heredity, race, skin type and hormonal changes.

Formation
Decrease in the amount of subcutaneous fibroblastic cell causes the reduction of collagen fibre production. Thus, the cuticular layer in the dermis becomes thinner, weaker and loses its elasticity, while the elastic fibre in the dermis slowly disappears as we age, and subcutaneous fat becomes lesser. As skin loses its elasticity, skin becomes flabby due to the gravity and contraction of facial muscles. Hence wrinkles and fish tail lines starts to appear on cheeks, lower jaw and neck.

External Factors - Cause
It is mainly affected by negative / unhealthy lifestyle and environment, with sunlight being the main external factor to aging. Sun spots, age spots, freckles are signs of skin aging due to continual sun exposure. UVA and UVB in sunlight not only agitate activities of melanocyte, causing dark spots on our skin, it also cause degenerative symptoms in the dermis like:

1. Reduction of collagen fibre type I and type III
2. Degeneration of elastic fibre tissues
3. Chronic inflammation of dermis tissues

Changes in dermis tissues cause our skin to become coarse, lost luster and an increase in fine wrinkles. Telangiectasia is form due to the massive decrease number of collagen fibre and the skin capillaries do not receive sufficient support.

How to prevent Skin Aging?
Apply sun screen all the time. However skin aging caused by sun exposure is often seen on certain people. Apart from applying sunscreens and skin treatment medication on local area diligently, the latest development has been the Energy Beauty Therapy. It does not have the effect of conventional laser treatment for wrinkles removal, which causes damage to the dermis up to 3 or 4 months together with skin pigmentation. It is able to stimulate fibroblast in the dermis directly, increasing the production of collagen fibre and elastic fibre, enhances the growth of fibrous content in the dermis and removes telangiectasia without damage the dermis. Thus achieved a youthful and luminous skin.

SPF防晒指数

化妆品的防晒指数
市售的防晒化妆品上一般都标有SPF三个英文字母及一个阿拉伯数字。所谓SPF(英文："Sun Protection Factor"的缩写)，即防晒指数。如SPF15是指15倍的防晒强度，假设一个人在没有抹防晒霜的情况下晒15分钟皮肤开始出现红斑，那么抹上 SPF15的防晒霜后，
可保证她在15分钟×15分钟后才会晒伤皮肤，这里“15”是倍数，一个倍数为15分钟至20分钟。
目前市场上的防晒产品系数从6倍到40倍不等，倍数越大，防晒时间越长，防晒效果越好；
但系数高的产品往往含有大量物理或化学防晒剂，对皮肤的刺激较大一些，容易堵塞毛孔，甚至滋生暗疮和粉刺。

以前，防晒化妆品的系数越高，质地和触感越是黏腻、不透气，油性皮肤惟恐避之不及。现在好了，虽然防晒新品的系数日渐偏高，但大部分品牌都很好地消灭了油腻的缺陷，顾客再不必担心不透气。

如何选择合适的SPF值
防晒剂有两种：紫外线吸收剂和紫外线屏蔽剂(如二氧化钛和氧化锌的超微细粉末)。SPF达到20以上的产品不含二氧化钛是不可能的。
防晒剂在吸收紫外线的同时，对皮肤存在一定的刺激作用，如果紫外线吸收剂过量，还会成为皮肤的负担，因此，选择什么样的防晒品，要根据你的工作场所、时间及阳光的强度来决定。

如果你的工作在室内，外出活动不多，则用SPF15～SPF20的防晒产品即可；如果工作需要在外奔波或者节假日外出旅游，可用SPF20以上的产品；
假如到海滨浴场或热带地区旅游，那就应该选择SPF30以上的防晒品了。具体来说：一般类型皮肤的人，SPF值以8～12为宜；对光敏感的人，SPF值以 12～20为宜；敏感性皮肤应挑选植物配方的防晒品或是含有二氧化钛的太阳油，还可使用含有维他命E及不含防腐剂的产品，维他命E抗晒效能相当高，其拥有的润滑成分及净化作用，可中和因日晒造成的细胞损伤。使用果酸护肤品时，应配合防晒系数较高的物理性防晒品，防止新生的皮肤受到伤害。因为果酸护肤品会使皮肤变薄、较脆弱，不耐紫外线。

此外，选择防晒品还应视肤色而定。肤色白皙者最好选用SPF超过30的防晒品，防止斑点的产生；皮肤偏深者，平日用SPF15的防晒品即可。

防晒油防晒指数越高越好？专家说：否
火热的防晒油促销活动中，厂家最热衷的是在SPF（防晒指数）上大做文章。有厂家在广告中宣称防晒指数越高，对太阳光的抵御能力就越强，保护皮肤就越好。许多厂家将产品的防晒指数大幅度提高。多数品牌都标示“SPF30”,不少著名品牌更打出“SPF40”、“SPF65”的字样。

根据中国人的皮肤，一般情况下SPF值只需要10－15就够了，太高反而会刺激皮肤，引发皮炎等皮肤病，严重的还会引起炎症后的色素沉着。此外，她还建议最好采用物理方法，如打伞等防晒。

SPF60已经足以抵挡将近98％的UVB紫外线！
因此SPF值不是无限制越高越好。

提醒消费者:
科学的方法是根据出门的时间长短选择不同防晒指数的防晒用品，比如日常护理、外出购物、逛街可选用防晒指数5－8的防晒用品，外出游玩时可选用10－15的防晒用品，游泳时用20－30的防水性防晒用品。另外，不同肤质的人应选择不同的防晒用品，油性肌肤宜选择渗透力较强的水性防晒用品；干性肌肤宜选择霜状防晒用品。

Which spf should you be using for what activities?

The suns rays are your skins worst enemy. Two types of sun rays that it is important to protect your skin from are ultraviolet-B and ultraviolet-A. Over exposure to UVA and UVB rays can cause pre-mature aging and skin cancer. UVB rays have shorter wavelengths and are mostly responsible for sunburns. UVA rays are longer wavelength rays that can damage the skin's connective tissue and lead to premature aging. One in six people will develop skin cancer, and 90% of these cancers are due to UV exposure from the sun. Since severe sunburns before the age of 18 increase your risk of cancer, sunblock is vital for people of all ages. This article will help you choose which sunblock is right for your outdoor activities.

If you swim or play sports the best sunblock for you will be one that is waterproof. An SPF of 25 or higher is recommended and the sunblock should be applied at least 30 minutes prior to sun exposure. A spray-on sunblock is ideal for putting the protection onto your hair and scalp as well as your face and skin. When applying the sun protection, spray it generously onto each area of your body
and rub it in evenly. You should re-apply the product after exercise or swimming. Try to find a sunblock that is alcohol-free so it will not dry or irritate your skin.

If you are attending an out-door event such as a picnic or barbecue you might want to think about using a self tanner with an SPF 15. Self tanners today are very natural looking and give your skin a healthy glow, while at the same time protecting you from harmful UV rays. To apply most of these tanners you need to shower, ex foliate and apply the product 2-3 hours before an event to achieve maximum color. However, always follow the directions on the label.

To protect yourself while running your daily activities you will want to apply a daily face sunblock. Look for sunblocks that contain the ingredient Titanium Dioxide. Titanium Dioxide is a natural, chemical-free sunblock that is less irritating to a sensitive area such as the face. You will want to apply a daily face sunblock with at least an SPF of 25. For women, apply the sunblock underneath your foundation and powder to ensure maximum coverage.

For children with a busy schedule of activities sunblock is also very important. A quick and easy alternative to messy lotions are handy SPF wipes. The wipes are pre-moistened with sunscreen to easily wipe over and protect the face and body. They are easy to carry in a purse or diaper bag and also allow for frequent touch-ups. Follow the label on the package.

Protection from UV rays is just as important in the winter months, as in the summer months. For an active outdoors-men a sunblock for the face and hands, as well as lip balm with SPF is important. Lip balm with at least an SPF 15, will not only moisturize your chapped lips, but help protect you from those rays that sneak through on cloudy days. Many product lines also make a waterproof balm with SPF for the nose, cheeks and ears for those that love to ski.

As you can see there are many sunblocks out there to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. Choosing the right one for your activities is important, but even more important is wearing sunscreen every time your out in the elements.


Written by Shawna Saari - © 2002 Pagewise

世界无烟日 - World No-Tobacco Day

5月31日是世界无烟日

1987年11月，联合国世界卫生组织建议将每年的4月7日定为“世界无烟日”（World No-Tobacco Day），
并于1988年开始执行。但因4月7日是世界卫生组织成立的纪念日，
每年的这一天，世界卫生组织都要提出一项保健要求的主题。
为了不干扰其卫生主题的提出，世界卫生组织决定从1989年起将每年的5月31日定为世界无烟日，我国也将该日作为我国的无烟日
5月31日也是世界禁烟日