Did you know about skin health?
When it comes to taking care of ourselves, we all know
the importance of exercise, a smart diet and good sleep. But there’s one aspect
of wellness that not enough people pay attention to: skin health.
What is skin health? On a functional level, it means your
skin is working properly. It means it’s sufficiently hydrated and therefore
able to protect you from environmental damage. When your skin is well cared
for, you’re free from dryness. Healthy skin feels comfortable and looks
beautiful. The people at Vaseline Arabia shared sone insights into skin health with Komal's Korner.
Healthy skin is your first line of defense:
Skin is your body’s largest organ, and its most
important functions are keeping moisture in and keeping bad stuff out. The top
layer of skin—also known as the stratum corneum—skin cells protect against
infection-causing microbes and bacteria. However, the stratum corneum is also
highly susceptible to dryness and damage. If dryness penetrates too deeply, it
affects skin cells, leaving them too weak and underdeveloped to protect you
from the outside world.
It’s health that you can see:
Skin’s surface reflects what’s going on underneath. If
skin cells are tight and stiff, your skin will feel itchy and uncomfortable at
the surface. Skin damage can begin days before you see any signs of dryness. If
dryness penetrates the skin’s layers too deeply, it can lead to visible damage
like flaky or irritated skin.
Skin is your lifelong companion:
Due to natural renewal processes, the top layer of
your skin today isn’t the same you had when you were 5 years old, or even a
month ago. Skin changes as you grow. From soft, sensitive baby skin to
adolescent oiliness to the drier skin of later years, your skin is there to
protect you through it all.
Just like exercising and watching what you eat, caring
for your skin is a major factor in maintaining overall health. Keep skin
healthy by using a healing moisturizer regularly.
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