THE skin is the largest organ in the human body, composed of cells which keep dying and renewed all
the time. The skin you had last year is not tbe same skin
you have today.
The skin consists of layers. The outer
layer, called the epidermis, is a mass of cells in two levels.
The lower level of the skin is the living level and the
upper level is dead. Beneath the epidermis we have the
dermis, which is a jelly-like substance supported by
bundles of collague fibres, and below this there is a layer
of fat.
Generally female skin has more fat which gives a
soft and rounded look to the body. The epidermis is
divided into five cell layers: the homy layer, the glossy
layer. The granular cell layer, the prickle cell layer and the
basel cell. The skin protects the body from bacteria, eliminates
waste matter and breathes. The sebaceous glands
which produce oil (known as sebum) keep the skin supple.
Sometimes the glands overproduce sebum, giving us a greasy skin, and sometimes underproduce giving us a dry
skin. The performance of skin in controlling water loss
and temperature in body is directly related to one's health.
Skin Care Articles
Skin Types
For centuries people have been trying to improve the quality and appearance of their skin as they progressively age. Over time the external elements that surround us have a way of eroding and degrading that very quality and appearance.
There are five kinds of skin:
Skin - Indicator of your Health
The skin is one of the greatest indicator of good or bad
health. The essentials for a lovely skin are: a well balanced
diet, scrupulous cleanliness and skin care, regular elimination,
fresh air and exercise, sufficient sleep and serenity or
mental stability.
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