Healthy Skin
Staying out of the sun and away from tanning beds is the easiest way to get great-looking skin. The suns UVB and UVA rays cause skin damage, which is prematurely aging, and skin cancer. Every day you should wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen, which blocks UVB and UVA rays, with an SPF of 15 or higher. Reapply at least every two hours while outdoors. For a dewy glow, use skin-care products with 10 ingredients or less to reduce irritation, use moisturizer and feed your skin from within. Dark chocolate and antioxidant-rich foods such as cantaloupe, citrus fruits, blueberries and leafy greens improve the skin’s appearance.
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- Q Does my skin have any natural protection?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyYour skin produces its own protection when oil glands produce natural oils. These oils are removed by soap, which can cause skin to become drier. Watch the animation to learn more about dry skin. Full Answer
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- Q Do clogged skin pores cause infection?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyBuild up of oil and dead skin cells in a hair follicle opening can cause local bacteria to reproduce, which prompts a response by the immune system. This can lead to redness and inflammation. This animation shows how this process occurs. Full Answer
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- Q How does skin oil get blocked?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologySkin oil, or sebum, is produced by glands connected to hair follicles. It flows up and out the opening onto the skin surface. It can mix with dead skin cells like a glue and the combination and prevent more sebum from flowing out. To learn more about... Full Answer
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- Q Are "age spots" a normal part of aging?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyAge spots are a normal part of aging. They go along with the body’s gradual loss of ability to replace worn-out cells with perfect new cells. Watch the animation to see all the effects of aging on the skin. Full Answer
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- Q What is the epidermis?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe epidermis is the outside layer of the skin and is made up of proteins called keratin. It has no sensory fibers, so it literally feels no pain. Dead cells continually slough off and are replaced every six to eight weeks. The dust you see in... Full Answer
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- Q Do fat cells undergo changes that make us look older?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyAmong the many changes that contribute to aging skin, fat cells in the dermis, the layer right below the outer layer, become smaller. Watch the animation to learn more about aging skin. Full Answer
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- Q How can I keep my skin looking young?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyRegular use of unscented lotion containing lanolin, a natural oil, can help keep skin looking young. Watch the animation to learn about treatment for aging skin. Full Answer
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- Q Is oily skin unhealthy?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe natural oil on your skin is actually natural protection. Without it, skin can feel dry, itchy, and flaky. Watch the animation to learn more about skin oil and dry skin. Full Answer
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- Q What is subcutaneous tissue?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe subcutaneous tissue is the innermost layer of skin. It is primarily made up of fat that helps insulate your body. The fat also acts a bit like a shock absorber to cushion precious inside organs from the outside world. This is the layer that thins as... Full Answer
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- Q What is the dermis?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe dermis is the thick layer of skin underneath the dry surface layer of the skin. It contributes a lot to how we look and changes in the dermis make us look older. Watch the animation to see all the skin structures. Full Answer
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