Basic Skin Care

Skin is the largest organ of the body.

Functions of the Skin:

• It helps us perceive stimuli such as touch, heat, cold, pain.

• It regulates temperature & also helps in the metabolism of

vitamin D.

• It protects the underlying structures by forming

a

mechanical barrier & also acts as a UV alter & protects from

sun damage.

• Factors like pollution, sun rays, stress, irregular food habits,

inadequate sleep etc. contribute to skin damage &

premature aging of the skin.

Thus, it is important to take mair

pare of one's skin.

Pasie skin care does not inveive use of expan:

he cosmetics &

ameries. One has to follow a very simple regime for skin

• Diet : A well - balanced, regular diet along with adequate amount of water is all that you need, one must avoid so called junk food, too much of starvation in the form of dieting & eating at odd irregular hours.

• Exercise : at least 30 minutes of aerobics, walking, jogging or cycling at least 5 times a week is essential for a healthy skin.

• Sun protection : UVA & UVB rays could be harsh on the skin & cause photo damage in the form of increased pigmentation, freckles, premature ageing, wrinkling, sagging & even skin cancer.

• Photoaging : Photo-pigmentation, wrinkles sagging skin can be delayed with generous use of sun screens.

• Use a sun screen with an SPF 30 at least 30 minutes before sun exposure and then every 2 hourly during day time.

Higher the SPF better it is as people don't apply adequate

amount of sun screen.

• Use an umbrella or a broad brimmed hat / cap / scarf for

sun protection.