September is the official National Skin Care Awareness Month. This declaration is designed to help draw attention to skin health and care. Your skin is your body’s largest organ, so it’s important to take good care of it. Stay Hydrated- Skin holds 64% of the water in your body. Simply drinking 8 plus glasses of water a day can do wonders for your skin. Staying hydrated keeps your skin nourished, plump and helps foster a healthy glow. Another big benefit to drinking water is its ability to flush your system of toxins. The water keeps your skin clean, pushing out bacteria and reducing the risk of acne and other skin problems. Continue to with Sunscreen- Sunscreen should be used year round. Don’t let the shorter days make you think you don’t need sunscreen. It’s worth it to research and find the perfect sunscreen for your skin since this should be a year-round staple. Broad spectrum, SPF is critical. Self Examine- It’s important to look at your skin about once a month to see if there has been any change. It can be challenging to see your back or the back of your legs so if there is a friend or family member that can help you’ll be sure not to miss anything. It’s recommended that you stand in front of a full length mirror with as little clothing on as possible. Be sure to check your forearms, palms, hands, soles of your feet, and in-between your toes. You should also check your scalp with a mirror. What should you be looking for? 1. Any changes to existing moles or skin color. 2. Melanoma is the most common skin cancer and you should look at your moles to be sure they are not asymmetrical, have raised borders, has various colors or is larger than 6 cm (roughly the size of a pencil eraser head). 4. Pamper Your Skin- The fall season is the perfect opportunity to give your skin some extra love, especially since you may have done some damage in the summer. The cooler weather can dry skin so moisturizing regularly is vital. As the weather evolves, September is the perfect month to evaluate your skin regimen. In summary, your skin is your largest organ so it’s important to check it, protect it and nurture it.

With Fall being around the corner, what are some of your skin care regimens for the weather change?

Do you have a skincare regime? If so, Id like to know what is yours.