Skin in America - Where Should You Live for Younger Looking Skin?

The Best (and Worst) States for Skin in America

By Laura Kenney 

For younger-looking skin, consider moving to Minnesota, Hawaii and New York.

Our Skin Age Quiz, taken by 28,000 women, found statistically significant differences in skin age from state to state. The quiz examines how factors like lifestyle, habits, genetics, nutrition and stress levels affect the look of your skin, using a proprietary algorithm to determine the results.

In the grand beauty-scheme, most of the nation’s skin looks a tad older than its age, but the east and west coasts fair the best, only looking about a year older. The states with the biggest areas to benefit, beauty-wise, are Wyoming and Oklahoma, where citizens have skin that looks, on average, three years older than its age.

What’s contributing to a higher skin age? Women in Wyoming and Oklahoma eat less fruit than the highest performing states, but the biggest factor seems to be sun damage. Fifty-five percent of women in Wyoming and 44 percent of women in Oklahoma reported getting blistering sunburns before the age of 20. In the youngest-looking states, this average was 28 percent.

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The Benefits of Facial Chemical Peels

Many factors contribute to the health and appearance of your skin. Diet, genetics, age, the environment, and your daily skin care routine determine how well your skin looks. Facial chemical peels are a great way to rejuvenate your skin and give it a boost. People with both normal and problem skin can benefit from regular facial peels.

What Is a Chemical Peel?

A chemical peel is an acid-based solution that is applied to the skin to remove the damaged upper layer of skin. Chemical peels help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, acne scarring, sun damage, uneven pigmentation, freckles, and rough patches. Chemical peels are generally used on the face, although they can be used on other areas of the body, such as your hands and neck.
Facial chemical peels are generally performed in a dermatologist's office or by a licensed cosmetologist, but there are many types of chemical peels you can purchase for at-home use. One of the most common types of chemical peels is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) peel. The active agent in an AHA peel is glycolic acid, which is a naturally occurring enzyme found in milk, sugar cane, and tomato juice.

Procedure for Facial Chemical Peels

Your esthetician will determine the correct formulation of the chemical peel most suitable to your needs. He or she will cleanse your skin with a gentle facial wash and then apply the chemical peel solution to your skin. The peel is left to work on your skin for the prescribed amount of time, generally anywhere from 10-30 minutes. You may feel some warmth and tingling from the solution as it works its way into your skin, but it is a generally painless procedure. After the appropriate amount of time, your practitioner will rinse the solution off your face and apply a light lotion to sooth your skin and promote healing. You may experience slight reddening and sensitivity over the next day or two, so treat your skin gently. Always apply a moisturizer after cleansing, and avoid direct sunlight.

Several treatments are generally recommended for optimal results, spaced at least a week or two apart.

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The Refine Peel is designed for individuals of all skin types seeking significant skin rejuvenation from a minimum number of peels. For best results we recommended receiving peels in a series of three.         

Glycolic Resurfacing 40%

Recommended as an enhancement to any facial. Glycolic Acid is an exfoliator. It safely removes the outer layer of dead skin cells on the surface your skin, bringing fresh new skin to the surface. For best results we recommend a series of 4 treatments.

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Tips for Treating a Sunburn

11 Tips to Treat a Sunburn & Minimize Long-Term Skin Damage

Expert Advice to Cure a Sunburn

You know not to let yourself get sunburned—they’re painful, ugly, and are a major cause of pre-mature aging, dark skin spots and skin cancer like melanoma. 

So when you find yourself sunburned, you want to make sure you treat it swiftly and properly not just so that you can manage the discomfort and speed up the healing process, but also to minimize the long-term damage the burn can cause. To properly treat a sunburn, follow these expert-recommended tips:    


React Quickly
It’s pretty simple:  Sunburns equal skin damage. “The sun has both UVA and UVB rays,” explains dermatologist Debra Jaliman. “UVB rays cause burning as well as tanning … the burning that UVB rays cause warns you that you’ve had too much exposure.”  

A sunburn is generally a first-degree burn: inflamed, pink, tender, warm to the touch skin—similar to a burn you might get from touching a hot pan or spilling hot coffee on yourself.  

As soon as you see your skin beginning to get the slightest bit red/pink, reapply sunscreen and get out of the sun. It can take between four and six hours for the burn to start showing symptoms, so definitely don’t wait until it looks really red to react.  

And while most sunburns can be treated at home (using the tips below), sometimes you need to see a doctor. If you’re experiencing fever or chills, prolonged severe pain, nausea, or if you have a significant number of blisters, see your doctor.    


Cool Bath + Compresses
As soon as you’re able to, take a cool bath or shower (using mild soap and no loofahs or harsh cleansers) to help manage the heat your skin is producing, control the inflammation, and begin to relieve some of the pain and sensitivity.  

You can also take a washcloth, soak it in cool water and apply it to the skin for at least 10 minutes for the same effects.  

An ice pack wrapped in a cloth can be a great help when you’re trying to fall asleep on uncomfortable sunburned skin—just stick to the gel type packs so you don’t wake up in a bed full of melted ice.  


Aloe Vera
Licensed esthetician Daniela Ferri recommends aloe as an all-natural treatment for sensitive skin because of its anti-inflammatory, redness-treating properties. While it’s great for sensitive skin, it’s also perfect for remedying sunburns.   While the research is still being established, it is believed that aloe may also help your skin cells regenerate and heal at a faster pace.  

Side effects are few and far between, so you can apply aloe as much and as often as you need for relief, however your skin should start feeling better after a day of treatment.    


Coconut Oil Coconut oil’s not only great in stir-fry; it’s an all-natural beauty product that can provide a moisturizing protective layer to the skin. So as your skin begins to heal, you may want to apply coconut oil to keep it moisturized.  

However, if you have acne-prone, oily skin, reach for your usual moisturizer instead, as coconut oil can clog your pores.  
   

Oatmeal Bath
You may have taken one of these when you were little suffering from chicken pox, but they’re also a great way to calm itchiness and irritation as your sunburn begins to heal.  

Dissolve a packet of colloidal oatmeal into a warm bath (you can find packets at the drug store, bath product aisle, etc.). Soak once or twice a day, as needed, to calm your skin. Bonus: Your skin will be super soft for days.    


Hydrocortisone Cream
To help counter pain, sensitivity and swelling, and to promote healing, you can also try applying an over-the-counter, low dose hydrocortisone cream to your burn. Go for a 0.5 to 1 percent hydrocortisone cream and apply once or twice per day until improved.  

Be careful not to apply hydrocortisone cream to areas that are blistered or where you have open sores!    


OTC Pain Relief
Over-the-counter pain relievers can also be helpful. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen are good for managing the pain as well as reducing inflammation (which is good because that may help minimize the long term damage caused by the burn). Acetaminophen (Tylenol) can help with pain, but does not have anti-inflammatory properties.  

If you are still experiencing pain after a couple days, it’s best to book an appointment with your doctor to make sure you don’t need a stronger prescription treatment.    


Stay Hydrated
If you’ve been in the sun long enough to get burned, you’ve also likely been out enough to get dehydrated (rapid sun exposure can also cause increased fluid loss through your skin). That’s a problem for so many reasons, including the fact that your skin needs to be well hydrated to properly begin to repair the sunburn damage.  

You need at least eight glasses of water per day, and a few more if you’ve been perspiring (like out in the sun or through exercise).    


Managing Sun Blisters
People with severe sunburns or particularly sensitive skin may experience blisters along with their burn. It’s important to let these heal on their own. Try to avoid touching them or letting them rub against any type of garment.  

If a blister bursts, treat it with antibacterial ointment and cover with gauze. See your doctor if the blisters show any signs of infection such as green or yellow discharge, extreme itching, excessive swelling or pain.    


Managing Peeling
A few days after you’re sunburned, you may notice the top layer of your burned skin getting tight, cracking and peeling off. This process may last for a few days.  

Although itchy, it’s important not to scratch or try to rub/peel off the shedding skin as that can result in further patchy discoloration and possibly even infection.  

Instead, stave off any discomfort and promote a new layer of healthy skin growth by continuing with the oatmeal baths and using aloe and a moisturizer.    


Avoid the Sun
After you’ve been burned, you’re going to need to stay out of the sun—getting a burn on top of a burn is another world of pain.  

Try to avoid going outside when the sun’s rays are the strongest: between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. While outdoors, keep to shaded areas as much as possible and wear loose fitting clothing that covers your skin and a hat to protect your scalp and face when you go out. And obviously wear an SPF with UVA and UVB protection.  A great product to use is Jan Marini's Antioxidant Daily Face Protectant SPF33.



 
Bonus Tips: How to Avoid a Burn
Better than treating a sunburn is preventing one in the first place. Here are the best tips for avoiding a burn and all the nasty premature aging, sun spots, and skin cancers that come along with it:    

Check Your Sunscreen & Apply It Properly
For daily use, dermatologist Debra Price recommends a product containing SPF 30 that protects against UVA and UVB rays, and be sure to apply properly. “It’s not only what you apply, but how you apply it that counts,” Dr. Price explains. “It is important to apply an adequate amount (a shot glass full to cover an average adult body) of sunscreen daily, 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure.”  

If you’re going to be in the water, make sure you’re using a waterproof product, and no matter what you’re doing outside, be sure to re-apply your sunscreen every two hours.  

Remember to purchase new sunscreen at least every three years (or check the expiration dates), as it does have a shelf life limit.    


The Sun and Medications
Certain medications such as tetracycline, retinoids, sulfa-based drugs and certain pain relievers and antibiotics can predisposition you to getting sunburns even after short periods of sun exposure.  

Check the labels on your medications for sun warnings, and if you’re taking any of these, be sure to be extra careful with your sunscreen, limit time outside, and stick to the shade.    


Tanning Beds Thinking a tanning bed is a safer way to avoid sunburn is dangerous and couldn’t be farther from the truth.  

“Tanning beds have UVA rays,” explains dermatologist Debra Jaliman. “You don’t feel burning from UVA rays, and thus people are more likely to stay under UVA lamps for longer periods of time.”  

The sun expels UVA and UVB rays, but the UVA exposure is much more concentrated in a tanning bed than from the sun. These types of rays penetrate more deeply into the skin causing damage to the collagen and elastin, and leading to pre-mature aging, skin discoloration and skin cancer like melanoma.   While you may not feel yourself getting burned, know that you are doing the same—or worse—damage as you would with a direct-sun sunburn.  

Dr. Jaliman also warns, “Studies have shown that tanning bed use increases your chances of developing malignant melanoma by 75 percent.”  


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