You might check your skin in the mirror every day. Those who are lucky enough, enjoy having a soft, elastic, smooth and strong skin, while those who are not, will endure some symptoms and will require skin treatment . These symptoms may include pigment melanin, redness, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles. All of these symptoms point to damaged skin, which is formed due to several physical and chemical factors which can cause changes in the skin. Therefore, these days it is very important for everyone to be aware of different beneficial ways for skin treatment in order to prevent further damage on superficial skin texture.

What are the factors that can cause skin damage?

• Sun exposure (can be very dangerous for the skin)
• Heavy environmental elements (such as wind, rain, cold and hot weather)
• Environmental pollution
• Not drinking enough water
• Cigarette smoke
• Using personal products with dangerous chemical elements
• Unhealthy diet
• Lack of physical activity
• Alcohol and drug overuse
• Psychological stress
• Chlorine in swimming pools
• Bacteria, infections and medical injuries

All of the factors mentioned above can break the cells and the outer layer of the skin, which is called Epiderm. Whenever this layer is damaged or weakened, it becomes more sensitive and requires more care and skin treatment.

What are the common treatment methods for damaged skin?

Healthy diet

Dermatologists recommend people to have a diet full of protein, carbohydrates and food containing zinc, minerals and vitamins A and C. Selecting proper food for your body can cause the skin to heal faster and retain its flexibility.

Using Sunscreen

Sun exposure can cause further skin damage, as well as sensitivity and allergies that manifest on the skin. By using sunscreen with SPF 15 or more, you can increase the efficiency of skin treatment.

Drinking a lot of water

Once your skin is being treated and repaired, it will require a lot of water. According to research, while the body is healing from a wound, it needs one liter of water per day. Due to this fact, you need to drink more than 8 glasses of water per day to have fresh-looking skin.

Aloe Vera gel

Aloe Vera gel has natural anti-inflammatory effects and according to research, people who suffered from burn injuries have reported a significant increase in healing while using this gel, compared to those who have not. This gel can be extracted directly from the plant and applied to the skin.

Silicon gels or papers

You can use this product on the injured parts of your skin since it has beneficial effects on skin healing. For larger body parts such as hips, arms or legs, it is more effective to use silicon papers with surgical pads. Silicon papers should be on  your skin for a long time. You can use them once or twice per day.

Summary: ​

stress, unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, sun exposure and many other factors can cause you to lose the natural flexibility of your skin and destroys its  protective layer. However, people with different types of skin can significantly improve the efficiency of the skin treatment by having a healthy lifestyle and hydrating their skin.