- Skin
When it comes to looking young, taking care of your skin is of vital importance for women and men . A healthy glow makes you appear radiant and youthful while a dull, or flaky complexion can add years to your face.
With a total surface of about 1,8 m2 and a total
weight of about 11 kg, our skin is the largest human organ that constantly
regenerates itself. The outer layer, called the epidermis, is as thin as a
pencil line. It consists of a protective layer of skin cells that continually
shed and give way to new cells.
Below the epidermis are the dermis and hypodermis, two layers that produce the
oil, collagen, and elastin that give your skin support, elasticity, and shine.
elasticity, and shine.
Our skin not just only determines our appearance and shape, it also serves other important functions:-
Protection
Our skin is a shield that protects us from i) external factors e.g. pressure,
ii) temperature extremes e.g. hot and cold, iii) environmental threats e.g.
chemicals, the sun's UV-radiation and bacteria. In addition again for our
protection it detects pain.
Body Temperature
The skin regulates our body temperature. The production of sweat, which
evaporates on the skin's surface, will cool us down.
Touch
The sense of touch is one of our body's most important senses, through it we
make sense of and interact with the world. The 'touch' experience is made
possible by various cells and nerve endings in the skin, which send impulses to
our central nervous system.
Click on the links below to view information that will help you understand and
care for your skin:-
- Skin Types
- Caring for your Face
- Caring for your Body
- Factors Affecting your Skin
- Skin Care Tips
- Eat yourself Beautiful
