THE skin is the largest organ in the human body, composed of cells which keep dying and renewed all
the time. The skin you had last year is not tbe same skin you have today.

The skin consists of layers. The outer layer, called the epidermis, is a mass of cells in two levels. The lower level of the skin is the living level and the upper level is dead. Beneath the epidermis we have the dermis, which is a jelly-like substance supported by bundles of collague fibres, and below this there is a layer of fat.

Generally female skin has more fat which gives a soft and rounded look to the body. The epidermis is
divided into five cell layers: the homy layer, the glossy layer. The granular cell layer, the prickle cell layer and the basel cell. The skin protects the body from bacteria, eliminates waste matter and breathes. The sebaceous glands which produce oil (known as sebum) keep the skin supple. Sometimes the glands overproduce sebum, giving us a greasy skin, and sometimes underproduce giving us a dry
skin. The performance of skin in controlling water loss and temperature in body is directly related to one's health.

Skin Care Articles

• Know your skin type
• Cleansing
• Steaming
• Healthy skin
• Skin care tips
• Ageing
• Cleasing creams
• Dry skin
• Oily skin
• Combination skin
• Normal skin

Skin Types

For centuries people have been trying to improve the quality and appearance of their skin as they progressively age. Over time the external elements that surround us have a way of eroding and degrading that very quality and appearance.

There are five kinds of skin:

• Normal skin
• Oily or greasy skin
• Dry skin
• Sensitive skin and
• Combinational skin

Skin - Indicator of your Health

The skin is one of the greatest indicator of good or bad health. The essentials for a lovely skin are: a well balanced diet, scrupulous cleanliness and skin care, regular elimination, fresh air and exercise, sufficient sleep and serenity or mental stability.