I. Skin is your largest organ.
Do you know your skin is really an organ, just like your brain and heart? And it is the body’s biggest and most complex organ. Here are more skin facts:
- Skin weighs about seven pounds/ three kilograms.
- Skin has 3 layers, the epidermis, dermis and hypodermis.
- Skin contains about 300 million cells that are continually renewing themselves.
II. You are what you eat.
Maximize the impact of beauty care by saying ‘no’ to cigarettes, fatty food, chocolate and etc. (well… try to). Choosing food that keep your skin healthy and clean is very important. Eat food that contains anti-oxidants. These are chemicals that stop radicals – elements that damage skin. So get your fresh veggies, fruits, fiber and drink plenty of water to ensure that your skin is moisture rich.
III. Sleep – The absolute skin rejuvenator
Sleep is one of the best thing you can do for your skin, and all your body. At least 8 hours of sleep is needed every night to keep your skin looking its best.
IV. Stress – Approaching disaster
Hard to avoid in our busy life. Prolong stress will dull and discolour your skin. Stress creates lines and wrinkles that add years to your face. Fight back with Rapellez to keep your skin looking fresh and youthful.
V. What is pigmentation?
Melanin influences the tone and colour of our skin through pigmentation. Melanin sits in the upper part of our skin and protects the sensitive under layer of the skin from sun damage.
VI. Hypo pigmentation or hyper pigmentation?
When you see white, patchy area on your skin, it may be that you are suffering from hypo pigmentation. Hyper pigmentation can result from the use of certain drugs, chemicals, over exposure to the sun and hormonal changes.
VII. Pregnancy increases melanin production, a condition known as Melasma.
When you are pregnant, your hormones produce at different rates. This can lead to an increase in melanin – stimulating cells, a condition called Melasma or Choasma. Sun exposure can worsen the effects of Melasma. So applying sun block or sunscreen is a must for pregnant ladies.
VIII. How oral contraceptives contribute?
Oral contraceptives affect your hormones, and so potentially contribute to pigmentation. You may not be able to do much about your oral contraceptives but you can keep out of the sun by applying on SPF sun block.
IX. Protection against harmful sun rays.
The ultraviolet rays from the sun are very harmful to one’s skin. They penetrate into the skin layers and make it dull and dark. It can also cause pigmentation, freckles and aging skin from over exposure to the sun rays. It is not feasible to avoid the sun totally but it is possible to reduce the harmful effects it causes to the skin by applying sun blocks or sun screens with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF). It is advisable to always remember to apply some sun protection before going out.
X. The different skin types – Normal, oily, dry and combination
Normal Skin is healthy, balanced skin, in which all physiological processes, most notably the secretion of oil, circulation of blood, and the sloughing of old cells – all happening in perfect equilibrium. Normal skin has an even rosy colour with no blackheads or other blemishes, a minimum of lines, albeit a few tiny ones around the eyes, and pores that are uniform in size and barely visible. It is the rarest, and most desired of all skin types.
Oily skin is caused by over secretion of the oil glands, situated in the under layers of the skin. This skin type is not necessarily bad since it is less prone to wrinkling. The negative aspects of this skin type is that oily complexions are especially susceptible to clogged pores, blackheads and build up of dead skin cells on the surface of the skin. Oily skin can be sallow and roughing texture and tent to have large, clearly visible pores everywhere.
Dry skin occurs when the oil glands are not producing sufficient oil to satisfactorily lubricate the skin. Dry skin is thin and often flaky. Many lines are likely to form, even when the skin is relatively young. There is also a tendency for dry skin to be more easily irritated.
Combination skin is by far, the most common skin type, observable in approximately 70 percent of all cases. In most instances, a person with combination skin has dryness around cheeks, eyes and neck, while oiliness is found at the spell T-zone, the area extending from chin to nose and upward across the forehead. Combination skin requires more effort than other skin because each area has its own special needs.
XI. Basic Skincare Regime
1. Cleanse
2. Tone
3. Treat
4. Supplement / Hydrate
5. Prevent / Protect.
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