Interesting Facts About Your Skin You Should Know

Let’s start with the basic and common ones,

 even dummies should know;

The skin is the largest organ of the body, it covers your entire body and estimated for an average person will have about a total area of about 20 square feet.

In addition to serving as a protective shield against microbes, heat, light and infection the skin also permits sensation of cold, heat and just a mere touch. 

It might also interest you to know that the skin is also responsible for storing some amount of water and fats in your body while at the same time, it does the remarkable job of maintaining your body temperature. 

Now! To some interesting facts 

you might not know…

Throughout your entire body, the same skin will appear different in terms of thickness, color, and texture depending on what function it is serving. For example, the skin on the soles of your feet and palms of your hands are thicker, can withstand more pressure and contain no hair follicles while the skin on your body are softer and have hair follicles especially the skin on your head.

This brings us to the 3 main layers of the skin.

·         Epidermis

·         Dermis

·         Subcutaneous fat layer                      

The skin’s color is created by special cells called melanocytes, which produce the pigment melanin. Melanocytes are located in the epidermis.

Now! Here are few tested and proven ways to naturally maintain a healthy skin.

There is no secret that the skin thins and dries with age, so lines and wrinkles start to appear. But did you know that there are few tricks to healing scars, reducing wrinkles and improving the general look of your skin?

Just follow the tips below.

Foods like fruits, milk, sugar cane, and other foods contain a very valuable acid called Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) they are acids found in AHAs are chemical peels that remove the top layer of skin cells, thereby improving the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid derived from sugar. Results of these peels may be more pronounced when used around the skin of the eyes. AHAs are good for crows’ feet. Side effects of these peels are minimal. They may cause temporary redness, irritation, and increased sensitivity to the sun.

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Another simple way to a healthy skin is to consume a diet rich in

antioxidants that includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. The more colorful, the better. The pigments that give fruits and veggies their color are protective to the skin. Antioxidants are vitamins and other compounds that protect cells against damage by free radicals. 

It is also very helpful to apply creams and serums that are rich in vitamin C to the skin. Ask your dermatologist for a recommendation for a product that has a high dose of vitamin C, which is proven to be effective at improving the appearance of the skin.

Retinoids are compounds that are similar to vitamin A. The major source of retinoids from the diet are plant pigments such as carotenes and retinyl esters derived from animal sources. Regular use of retinoids helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This promotes healthy, younger-looking skin.

Good luck!