title: Skin Care for Women.
abstract: Women are inundated with advertisements for products promising younger-looking, healthier skin. The truth is that many of these products can be expensive and produce results that do not live up to the claims. Health care providers can educate women about proven best practices and how to evaluate products' claims of benefits. The best advice is that a well-balanced diet, adequate hydration, use of a topical moisturizer, protection from the sun, and avoiding smoking and tobacco are the most effective measures to not only healthy skin but a healthful life.
authors.forename: Ashley L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Hodges
authors.forename: Deborah K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000375:Aging / Q000378:metabolism; D000068937:Cosmeceuticals / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D012176:Retinoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D014466:Ultraviolet Rays / Q000009:adverse effects
chemical_list: D000068937:Cosmeceuticals; D012176:Retinoids
keywords: cosmeceuticals; photoaging; skin care; wrinkles