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The Layers of Your Skin

October 5th, 2008 | Add a Comment

The skin is the largest organ in human body; it is the covering that protects our insides from the harsh world outside. Skin protects our organs from being open to all the nasty bugs in the outside that want to get inside. Problems with the skin can leave the internal organs open to all kinds of infections. Skin protects you inner organs and your inner organs feed your skin. If you are not healthy on the inside your skin will not look good on the outside. The health of your skin is a reflection of the health of your insides. Skin has two layers, epidermis, dermis and then there is the subcutaneous fat layer, the inner layer. The Epidermis The epidermis is the outer, visible layer of the skin. A large percent … Read entire article »

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Skin Care

March 15th, 2007 | Add a Comment

A good skin care regimen should involve the following three activities: 1. Cleanse: The skin must be cleaned every day to remove dust, pollutants and perspiration that has settled on the skin surface. Those individuals who have dry or sensitive skin should use warm water to wash their skin. They can  also use a mild natural cleanser once a week. Those who have a normal or oily skin should use a mild cleanser to wash their skin every day. 2. Moisturize: Barring those individuals who have oily skins, a moisturizer must be used every day as part of skin care. This will protect the skin from indoor winter heat and the harsh summer sun. 3. Protect: Natural sunscreen must be applied on all exposed skin whenever an individual plans to spend considerable time … Read entire article »

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