Skin Care

Skin is the ultimate protection that is given to our body. The skin is often known as “the largest organ of the human body”. This applies to exterior surface, as it covers the body, appearing to have the largest surface area of all the organs. Moreover, it applies to weight, as it weighs more than any single internal organ, accounting for about 15 percent of body weight. The use of natural or synthetic cosmetics to treat the appearance of the face and condition of the skin such as pore control and black head cleansing is common among many cultures. The skin must be regularly cleaned. Unless enough care is taken it will become cracked or inflamed. Unclean skin favors the development of pathogenic organisms. The dead cells that continually slough off of the epidermis mix with the secretions of the sweat and the dust found on the skin to form a filthy layer on its surface. If not washed away, the dirt and dead skin slurry begins to decompose emitting a foul smell. Functions of the skin are disturbed when it is dirty and it becomes more easily damaged. The release of antibacterial compounds decreases. Dirty skin is more prone to develop infections. Cosmetics should be used carefully because these may cause allergic reactions. Each season requires suitable clothing in order to facilitate the evaporation of the sweat. Sunlight, water and air play an important role in keeping the skin healthy.

As skin ages, it becomes thinner and more easily damaged. Intensifying this effect is the decreasing ability of skin to heal itself. Skin sagging is caused by the fall in elasticity. Skin also receives less blood flow and lower gland activity.In medicine, the branch concerned with the skin is called dermatology.
Skin is subject to constant attack from dirt and so can be afflicted by numerous ailments, such as tumors of the skin. It is the dream of everyone to have a very good radiant skin.Literally every person wants to look good. Skin or face is the mirror of one’s personality. If skin is covered with pimples, boils or scars, it can spoil one personality. Then there are facelifts which are now very popular. Facelifts like treatments for correcting eyebrows, lip linings or wrinkle free skin are available in the various clinics.

Other thing which a skin is more prone to is radiations from sun which are responsible for harming melanin existing in the skin. Various sun screen creams with ultra uv protection protect the skin.Eating proper diet and fruits which contain good number of vitamins also help in making skin glow and radiant. Proper facials and massage can also activates the dead cells of skin thus giving it new refreshment and life.