SKINCARE SERIES: PART 2- FACTORS AFFECTING THE SKIN

 There are both internal and external factors that  affect the skin and influences how it looks and feels.

 INTERNAL FACTORS: 

1. Genetics- which determines your skin type, the way your skin age and many skin conditions. 

2. Hormones-which is one of the many causes of acne. 

EXTERNAL FACTORS: 

1. Stress- which can manifest itself physically as a skin problem. 

2. Climate- can result in a good or bad change in one's skin condition. 

3. Diet- a balanced diet will defonitely help keep the skin healthy.

4. Environment- which can have a major impact on the health of the skin. 

5. Skin products- improper use of skin care products can do more harm than good. 

6. Sun exposure- one of the most damaging thing to our skin. 

This is a list of the factors that can affect our skin. Later on in the series I will look at each individually. 

NEXT UP: PART 3- IMPORTANCE OF SKINCARE