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.
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