You might be surprised to know that skin is the largest organ in human
body. It is a kind of sheath that separates us from the outer
environment. It protects our internal organs from getting exposed to
the harsh climatic condition pravelling outside. Any problem in skin
or any kind of infection to the skin can causes threat to the internal
organs. It helps in keeping our vital organ from hanging outside the
body getting infected very easily. It also helps in maintaing body
temperature. More importantly it helps us in perceiving sensation of
touch.
According to modern sciences skin is made up of three layers. Named
epidermis the outer layer, dermis the middle layer and subcutaneous
fat the inner layer. Ayurveda believes that skin has six layers.
Epidermis is the outer most layer of the skin and is the part of the
skin, which is visible with our normal eyes. This layer of skin keeps
on producing new cells, as 30000 to 40000 cells are lost every minute.
It contains a very important content name melalin that is a very
talked about things now a days. Melalin imparts colour to our skin.
More the melalin content darker is the complexion. Actually melanin is
a protective device of your skin that helps you to protect from
sunburns and very harmful ultraviolet rays or more commonly called UV
rays. This is the reason tanning occurs in people who get exposed to
sun. But melalin production is not enough to give all round protection
to protect skin from dehydration and cancerous cell production.
Important thing about epidermis is that it is composed of dead cells
hence is non vascular i.e. it does not have blood supply and nervous
supply.
Second is the dermis layer that lies below the epidermis. As it is
beneath the epidermis hence dermis is not visible. Dermis serves very
important function in the protective and perceptive role that skin
plays. It serves many functions, as it possesses nerves ending,
vascular supplies and glands (both oil or sebaceous glands and sweat
glands). Due to presence of these factors we can perceive the touch
sensation. Vascularity to the skin initiates in dermis and hence helps
in providing proper nourishment to the skin cells. Dermis also
contains sebaceous glands or more commonly called oil gland, which
helps our skin in lubrication thus helping it from catching any
infection. It makes our skin work as raincoats therefore help skin
from getting sogged and swelled away in water. Sweat glands play a
very important role in our life. Most important of all is that it
helps in maintaing our body temperature; secondly it plays an
excretory role by excreting out harmful toxins that might have formed
in our body; thirdly it helps in protecting our body from
microorganism as it possess antibacterial properties.
Third and the most important of all the layers is the subcutaneous
fatty layer. Its role is to work as a shock absorber in he body and to
maintain body heat from getting transferred to outside temperature. It
also helps in holding internal organs tightly as it is present beneath
the skin. This also contains a very peculiar feature that only mammals
possess i.e. hair follicles. This layer is full of hair follicles out
of which hair grows out. Nourishment of hairs depends upon the
sebaceous glands, which opens into the hair follicle thus proving it
with shine and nutrients.
Types of skins
It is really very essential to know the kind of skin you possess, as
right care of skin can help in reducing any skin problems and avoid
diseases.
There are mainly 5 types of skin: -
1.Normal skin: It not a commonest kind of skin. It is soft, smooth,
velvety and evenly textured skin with no flaky dead cells and no pores
visible. Proper distribution of oil and moisture is there that makes
it a balanced skin i.e. not excessively dry and not excessively
greasy. It is clear and free from blemishes
2.Dry skin: Skin is said to be dry, when skin is dull, patchy,
reddened and flaky especially around eyes. Dry skin may cause
formation of fine lines on cheeks, under eyes and corners of mouth.
These conditions happen when oil or sebaceous glands are not supplying
good nourishment and lubrication to the skin. If proper care is not
given to the skin then it may lead to initiation of wrinkles in early
age.
3.Oily or greasy skin: This kind of skin is thick, dull in colour and
shiny in appearance. Due to over secretions of oils or sebum through
oil gland, makes skin pores open and skin becomes sticky, which
attracts dirt and dust from the environment. Due to this tendency,
dirt and dust particles blocks the skin pores which are already widely
open in oily skin leads to problems like black head, white head, acne
and other skin related problems.
4.Combination skin: Commonly seen skin texture which is the
combination of two kind of skin i.e. some of the skin area is dry and
some of the area is oily. Usually it follows the pattern of "T" i.e.
the greasy part is usually the portion which is vertical to nose
crossing nose (nose, mouth and chin) and horizontal on fore head and
hence referred to as "T-Zone". The area left i.e. cheeks is
comparatively dry.
5.Sensitive skin: This kind of skin is very sensitive to any change in
environmental conditions or any kind allergies, which may be caused
due to procedures like bleaching, makeup's and other external
applications.
How to know that what type of skin you possess
It is a very simple method to know that what kind of skin you possess
by following procedure mentioned below.
Whenever you wake up in morning, wipe your face with dry tissue soon
after leaving your bed. If you find oil on that tissue, you possess
oily or greasy skin. If you find grease on the center panel then you
possess combination skin. If there is no grease at all then you either
have dry or normal skin.
Now to check weather your skin is dry or normal. Just do one thing,
wash your face with non-greasy soap and water. If you are left with
the feeling of stretchiness and tightness on skin then you possess dry
skin otherwise you have normal skin. If in daily routine you easily
get skin allergies, rashes, itches and boils then your skin supposed
to be sensitive
Our skin faces mainly three kinds of troubles
1.Firstly disease caused directly to skin from external source.
This includes diseases that directly infect the skin from outside for
example fungal infection in early stages etc
2.Secondly disease caused due to systemic disorders.
This is the second category of the disease, which is caused due to
systemic infection in the body. For example leprosy, psoriasis
3.Thirdly it may represent mere symptom of another disease.
In this skin is the mere face that represents the symptom of any
disease prevailing in the body. For example loosening of skin, which
might be caused by dehydration.
How to make skin to happy so that it may remain healthy and glows with
shine.
1.Protect your skin from over exposure of sun by using sunscreens
2.Carry an umbrella or a cap with you when overexposed to external
environment
3.Don't smoke and drink excessively
4.Wash your skin gently and with lots of care
5.Moisturize your skin regularly
6.Shave with care and softly. Only shave in direction of hair growth
7.Use of good skin cleansers and toners regularly to open up blocked
pores.
8.Drink lots of water and fresh fruit juices
9.Eat healthy food and avoid junk food.
10.Avoid use of chemicals on your skin
Inspite following these measures if you are not able to achieve the
healthy and good skin then you must read below.
Here are some herbal remedies that is the answer to all your problems
Benefits of neem on skin
·Neem is a wonder herb. Since early times neem is known for its
wonderful properties and marvelous results on skin. It works as blood
purifier and is very helpful in eradicating toxins from the blood that
are supposed to cause harm to the skin.
·Local application of neem powder or neem oil has miraculous results.
It is a famous anti microbial herb, it renders all the microorganisms
inactive therefore helping in proper healing of wound without causing
any infections and septic conditions
·Good results have been seen on skin problems like acne and blemishes.
It helps in disinfecting the hair follicles and helps in eradicating
the particle which is the main culprit in blocking the pore
·Taking bath of neem leaves socked water helps our body to counter
mild infections, which our body might get in day-to-day activity
·Neem helps in early healing of burns and injuries that might also
helps in fading of scars that are left after the any injury
·Tropical application and internal use of neem makes us relieved from
eczema and even ringworms
·Neem is very helpful in providing internal glow to the skin by
providing natural supplements that are required for good and healthy
skin
·Neem is extensively used in hair fall and early graying of hairs with
very satisfying results.
·It also find its application in dandruff and in lice growth
·Neem is helpful in lighting dark circles which are usually caused due
to life style disturbances
Effects of Tulsi, the holy basil on skin
·Tulsi behave as an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent thus helps in
eradicating any of the microorganisms developing on the wound and the
skin.
·Tulsi is a wonderful blood purifier that helps in eradicating any
toxins circulating in blood and helps us from any kind of foreign
invasion there fore helps in protecting our skin from acne and other
skin infections.
·It helps in normalizing our digestive system thus helpful in treating
cause by which dark circles are caused.
·Tulsi is helpful in skin conditioning by improving blood circulation
thereby helping each and every cell to get its part of nutrition and
oxygen that helps in glowing skin
·Tulsi works as a powerful antioxidant thereby helps in preventing
early aging signs and makes the skin young as never before
Wheat grass and its effects on skin
·Wheat grass has been used since ages as it is helpful in providing
required vitamins and minerals that are very helpful in nourishing
skin and helps it to look healthy
·Due to presence of vitamin E in wheat grass, it helps in preventing
aging and also helps in maintaing shine on the skin.
·Vitamin E also helps in preventing dark circles around eyes
·It is a good remedy in any skin disorder, as it possesses the cold
potency, which is helpful in curbing skin disease that are of hot
potency.
·Super oxide dismutase (SOD) present in wheat grass helps in slowing
the aging process of cell thus gives the property of rasayan to wheat
grass
·Alanine, an amino acid helps in promoting blood formation there fore
helpful in formation of RBC (red blood corpuscles), WBC (white blood
corpuscles), blood platelets etc. which are helpful in providing
proper nourishment and protection to cell from any foreign invasion
·Vitamins A present in wheat grass is very useful in improving vision
of eyes therefore helping in providing proper nourishment to the skin
under eyes preventing dark circles and sagging down of skin
·Iron is helpful in hemoglobin production therefore is helpful in
increasing oxygen carrying capacity of blood and is helps in imparting
pinkish colour to the skin
Amla and its benefits on skin
·It is very helpful in skin diseases as it has sheet virya (cold
potency), it inhibits pitta dosha and thus helps in getting relief
from it as all the skin disorders are caused by pitta dominance.
·Regular use of Amla promotes glow on skin and delays wrinkles or
loosening of skin. Good results have been found in eczema.
·Its internal use as well as its local application on scalp gives good
results in hair loss as it provides nourishment to the skin on head
(scalp).
·It stimulates hair follicles thus promoting hair growth and also
improves texture of the hair.
·It also prevents premature graying of hairs and dandruff, which is
flaking of dead cells of the scalp.
·Indian women generally use Amla to wash their hairs, which act as
natural hair conditioner as it helps in providing good nourishment and
also helps in normalizing blood supply
·It is helpful in making skin glow and works as an antioxidant
therefore prevents wrinkles and loosening of skin.
Aloe vera: a skin specialist herb
Aloe vera is an herb extensively used in enhancing beauty in natural
way.
·Aloe vera is known to help in condition known as dermatitis (an
inflammatory disease of the skin) therefore helps in relieving from it
·It stabilizes digestive system and therefore is very essential in
providing proper nourishment to the skin.
·Being an herb of cold potency, it helps in fighting against any skin
diseases that are caused by pitta related disorders
·It works as magic in burn cases and researches have proved its
efficacy in healing wounds faster than any thing
·It is helpful in erasing blemishes and dark spots on face generally
caused after pregnancy.
·It helps in fighting with acne and other allergic disorders of skin
thereby making pores clear and healthy
·Helps in lightening of the skin colour, as it helps in fighting extra
amount of melalin that has been produced in body
·It works as an antioxidant therefore helps in fighting with the age
related changes that has occurred with growing age
·Helps in slowing down the wrinkles developing on the skin.
·Helps in increasing circulation of blood thus facilitating easier
oxygen exchange between the cells thus providing them nourishment
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