22 New Stour & Avon, November 19 2021
Health & Wellbeing
How to save your skin from winter Jemma Sandell is an Advanced Massage & Beauty Therapist and owner of Relax & Remedy, Ferndown. Visit: relaxandremedy.co.uk The cold weather has arrived and we’ve already had our first frost but are you wrapping up warm? Now the colder days are here, it’s super important we protect our skin. We’re all very much aware of the dangers of UV exposure from the sun and wearing SPF in the height of summer, but how often do you bother to wear SPF in winter? UVA and UVB rays are present all year round and we should be wearing an SPF of at least factor 30 even on the cloudiest of days. UVB is known as the ‘burning rays’ and are the primary cause of sunburn and skin cancer. UVA rays penetrate the deeper layers of the skin and also contribute to burning and skin cancer. Even though the UVB rays aren’t so prevalent in winter, UVA can still be strong.
These rays are responsible for skin damage and premature ageing, so if you want to stop the clock, SPF is your best friend when it comes to slowing down signs of ageing. It’s important to remember to apply SPF to all areas exposed, particularly the décolleté and ears as they’re often forgotten about. A crinkly décolleté can really show our age. We’re also guilty of neglecting our hands. When was the last time you applied an SPF to your hands – other than rubbing in the leftover lotion? Hands are another telling sign of age. Look at
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celebs like Madonna and Dolly Parton – their faces may look fantastic but their hands give away their real age. A good quality hand cream, exfoliation and an SPF can do wonders for our hands, especially working hands. Exfoliation is also something we forget about when it comes to our hands but sloughing away those dead skin cells will reveal brighter and more youthful-looking skin. Did you know that skin cancer is the UK’s most common form of cancer and yet it is the most preventable type of cancer?
which takes you northwards for a mile into Holt Forest, a National Trust reserve. Here the path turns sharply to the right and leads first south, then south east for a mile passing through Lower Row and continuing up a road to a junction on the ridge near Higher Row. Turn left and
l Here are six top tips for winter hand protection: Use a sulphate-free (SLS/SLES) hand wash Moisturise after washing Exfoliate once or twice a week Apply SPF daily Keep the cold away by wearing gloves outside Wear gloves when doing household chores such as washing-up and cleaning
with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade
HOLT HEATH This route explores heathland so, if you go there in the tick season, dress appropriately and tuck your trousers in your socks. Ticks make me cross! If you’re a geocacher, you’ll find plenty of easy ones not far from the described route. Muggles stick to the path. Park near the pub, the Old Inn and visit the nearby Church, built of brick as there isn’t much building stone thereabouts. Then walk north east along the road for a quarter of a mile where it swerves round to the left and soon links to a bridleway
SPF is not just your best friend for anti-ageing but also in protecting against this life-threatening disease. So, whether you’re out Christmas shopping or heading off to the ski slopes, be sure to apply SPF and protect your skin against the winter sun. There’s many types of SPF and sun protections out there, but the best one is always the one that you actually use! To quote Ernő László, famous dermatologist and skin pathologist: ‘Beautiful skin requires commitment, not a miracle.’
walk north eastwards along a footpath leading through heathland with wide views, eventually getting to a trig point near Bull Barrow (not to be confused with Bulbarrow!) It’s all Access Land, part of the Holt Heath Nature Reserve, hereabouts so you can stray off track and wander
freely at will, exploring the natural history and archaeology of the area. Turn right and head south going downhill until you come to a large pond close to a road. After your paddle (not recommended!) join the road and turn right heading westwards for about half a mile when you’ll come to a junction that you’ll recognise. Continue westwards along the road for another mile and you’ll meet the road coming up from the village. Turn left and head south westwards for about three furlongs and you’ll be back at your car, having walked nearly six miles.
