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Skin CareWomen are considered to be the epitome of beauty. But it is also said along side that beauty is not skin deep. Yes. It’s true. Skin is the exterior interface of the body and is also the reflection of a healthy body and mind. Skin is one of the most important parts of the body and also the largest organ of the human body. It is made up of multiple layers of epithelial tissues that guard underlying muscles and organs. Skin has pigmentation, or melanin, provided by melanocytes, which absorbs some of the potentially dangerous ultraviolet radiation in sunlight. Skin acts as the interface with the surroundings, it plays the most important role in protecting against pathogens. Its other main functions are insulation and temperature regulation, sensation and vitamin D and B synthesis. The skin is one of the most sensitive organs of our body. Therefore, skin care is a necessity that has to be executed in all aspects. The first and foremost step in skin care is to assess your skin type. There are three types of skin: 1. Oily skin 2. Dry skin 3. Normal skin Skin type assessment gives you a hint of the kind of care needed. Although cleansing your skin are the ultimate and the most basic form of skin care. Whatever your skin type, oily, dry or normal, moisture is the key to a young-looking skin for it prevents the tissues from becoming dehydrated and creates a natural barrier against the harmful elements. The sensitive nature of the skin makes it the most vulnerable to a host of common skin problems like acne and non-cancerous growth such as, moles and warts. Developing a routine that keeps your particular skin clean, hydrated, and protected can help you look your best. A good daily skin care routine shouldn't take more than 10 minutes a day. However, there are skin diseases which can also be grave if not taken care of, leading to serious problems and even skin cancers. There are a number of skin diseases which is found to occur commonly in women. It is necessary that the disease is properly diagnosed, prevented and treated. So of the diseases frequently occurring in women are:
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