local 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.