Thursday, May 8, 2008

Your skin is the biggest organ you have

Your skin is the biggest organ you have. Yes, I said organ. It is very important that we care for it because it is what we use to protect the rest of your body's insides.

It is important to take care of your skin from the inside out. It is good to take vitamin K to ensure that your skin gets its rightful nutrients. There are several layers that consist of many things to protect your body.

There are so many different skin conditions. With conditions comes remedies. Then remedies, there are way to many to chose from, so you are left to pin it down to what you need.

There are many natural things that you can do for your skin. In ancient Greece, some of the athletes would bath in olive oil and brush their skin with fine sand to keep it protected from the sun.

There are many other things that you could use as well, like different fruits and vegetables that are used to protect against aging and the sun. There are other ancient ways to care for your skin such as bathing in sour milk.

Things that you should avoid too much of is exposure to the sun. The sun will damage your skin because of the ultraviolet rays. They act as if they literally suck the life out of the skin.

They say that water is the fountain of youth. Drinking plenty of water will keep your skin healthy as well.

It is wise to properly clean your skin and make sure that you use the proper products. There are many chemical laden products that are on your skin all the time. This is not really healthy for your skin and there are alternatives to these chemicals.

You can use all natural cleansers and lotions. Avoid exposing your skin to a lot of hot water as well. This washes away the natural oils in your skin that is vital for healthy skin. Your body's natural oil is essential for healthy skin.

Your skin is always exfoliating and the best thing for it is replenishing it constantly with moisturizers.

Going to spas and having regular facials and other therapeutic treatments done are also good for your skin. When you get a massage that is also massaging your skin.

It is not expensive to go natural and only if these tips are diligently followed, future skin problems can be avoided. You have to shift that paradigm of yours that skin is not at all important.

It functions in so many ways besides protecting you. Give your skin a little pampering. You owe it to yourself after all the days' hard work.

Because our skin is the most visible reflection of what's going on in our bodies, people equate healthy skin with beauty.

But healthy skin is about more than just good looks; it's essential to our survival. So keep your skin glowing with the right skin care techniques and by eating well and getting lots of exercise.By: Ricardo d Argence