The skin is the biggest organ in the body and also provides
protection for the other organs from the external environment. In doing
so, it faces up to some very unpleasant things - wind, rain, smog and
car fumes to name a few. It does have some ready-made protection but can
of course benefit from some extra help from its wearer!
The skin consists of three layers, the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis. The outside layer, that we can see is the epidermis which is the protective layer. The dermis in the middle is where the glands and connective tissues are also helps the absorption process by carrying whatever is on the epidermis through to the body. The hypodermis is where the fat cells live.
The skin serves several functions, primarily it acts as a barrier to stop unwanted substances entering the body but it also regulates body temperature. A considerable amount of heat can be lost through the skin along with perspiration which cools the skin as well as carrying small levels of waste products and salt that are not needed. Because of the elimination process the skin has been called the third kidney and is actually the second most complex organ in the body, after the brain. The skin also produces Vitamin D - in the sun there is a substance in the skin that alters slightly to produce Vitamin D which the body needs to absorb calcium from food. Finally, the nerve endings in the skin are used to provide information to the rest of the body regarding the environment outside.
The absorption properties of the skin is why things like smoking or birth control patches work so well but it is also why many cosmetics and treatments are so effective. The use of good quality skin creams and moisturisers, ideally natural skin care products will help to keep the skin feeling and looking healthy without adding parabens, chemicals or free radicals to your body. Some products sound as if they will perform miracles but if they contain chemicals they can damage the skin as well as causing other problems. Stick to natural cosmetics to add a long term benefit to your skin and health.
Body wraps are aimed at detoxifying the body and by removing the toxins and excess fluid can also help to take inches off your figure. They can also in certain circumstances, help to relieve pain from injury or illness. A home body wrap using your own recipes is a good and inexpensive way to improve your skin condition and can help relieve joint pain and inflammation.
A steam bath is another way to help your muscles relax and to cleanse your skin as it opens the pores and flushes out the dirt and toxins accumulated during the day. A sauna can also help the muscles repair after sport or a workout and it is also recommended by therapists as a means of treating joint pain from conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia as it helps to reduce inflammation.
It is important to eat lots of fruit and vegetables to help your skin maintain its youthful look, preferably the ones with a high water content like grapes, melons and salad vegetables. Plenty of vitamins A, B and C from dairy produce, citrus fruits and leafy greens, vitamin E from seeds, nuts and whole grain and foods that are rich in Omega 3 will all help the skin look and stay healthy.
Finally, be careful with exposure to the sun as this can dry the skin which causes premature aging and as we all know, too much sun has links to skin cancer. Always use a sun screen, preferably one which also moisturises and make sure that you use a moisturising facial sunscreen for the face rather than a body sun screen.
Look after you skin and your skin will look after you.
The skin consists of three layers, the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis. The outside layer, that we can see is the epidermis which is the protective layer. The dermis in the middle is where the glands and connective tissues are also helps the absorption process by carrying whatever is on the epidermis through to the body. The hypodermis is where the fat cells live.
The skin serves several functions, primarily it acts as a barrier to stop unwanted substances entering the body but it also regulates body temperature. A considerable amount of heat can be lost through the skin along with perspiration which cools the skin as well as carrying small levels of waste products and salt that are not needed. Because of the elimination process the skin has been called the third kidney and is actually the second most complex organ in the body, after the brain. The skin also produces Vitamin D - in the sun there is a substance in the skin that alters slightly to produce Vitamin D which the body needs to absorb calcium from food. Finally, the nerve endings in the skin are used to provide information to the rest of the body regarding the environment outside.
The absorption properties of the skin is why things like smoking or birth control patches work so well but it is also why many cosmetics and treatments are so effective. The use of good quality skin creams and moisturisers, ideally natural skin care products will help to keep the skin feeling and looking healthy without adding parabens, chemicals or free radicals to your body. Some products sound as if they will perform miracles but if they contain chemicals they can damage the skin as well as causing other problems. Stick to natural cosmetics to add a long term benefit to your skin and health.
Body wraps are aimed at detoxifying the body and by removing the toxins and excess fluid can also help to take inches off your figure. They can also in certain circumstances, help to relieve pain from injury or illness. A home body wrap using your own recipes is a good and inexpensive way to improve your skin condition and can help relieve joint pain and inflammation.
A steam bath is another way to help your muscles relax and to cleanse your skin as it opens the pores and flushes out the dirt and toxins accumulated during the day. A sauna can also help the muscles repair after sport or a workout and it is also recommended by therapists as a means of treating joint pain from conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia as it helps to reduce inflammation.
It is important to eat lots of fruit and vegetables to help your skin maintain its youthful look, preferably the ones with a high water content like grapes, melons and salad vegetables. Plenty of vitamins A, B and C from dairy produce, citrus fruits and leafy greens, vitamin E from seeds, nuts and whole grain and foods that are rich in Omega 3 will all help the skin look and stay healthy.
Finally, be careful with exposure to the sun as this can dry the skin which causes premature aging and as we all know, too much sun has links to skin cancer. Always use a sun screen, preferably one which also moisturises and make sure that you use a moisturising facial sunscreen for the face rather than a body sun screen.
Look after you skin and your skin will look after you.
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