As I age, I notice things. One thing that I’ve noticed is that the skin on my lips, chin, jowls and neck is degrading faster than the skin on the upper portions of my face.
Anecdotal Evidence Showing the Impact of Extreme Sun Protection on Skin Health by Deborah Tosline
I developed a habit in my mid-twenties of using clothing for sun protection while working as a hydrogeologist collecting groundwater well information and water quality samples on hot summer days in the southern Arizona desert sun. Inevitably, I felt a strong urge to protect my skin for health and beauty during those long sunny field days. At the time (mid-1980’s), I purchased silk scarves, silk shirts, silk pants and cotton gloves from the thrift store and contentedly completely covered myself, looking like a mirage of a desert sheik wearing a straw hat.
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