HUMAN SKIN

The human skin is the outer covering of the body. In humans, it is the largest organ of human body

FUNCTIONS: Skin performs the following functions

Protection: An anatomical barrier from pathogens

Sensation: Contains a variety of nerve endings that react to heat and cold, touch, pressure, vibration, and tissue injury

Water resistance: The skin acts as a water resistant barrier so essential nutrients aren’t washed out of the body

SKIN LAYERS: Skin is composed of three primary layers

The epidermis, The dermis, The hypodermis

PIGMENTS

There are at least five different pigments that determine the color of the skin

Melanin, Melanoid, Keratin, Hemoglobin (also spelled haemoglobin, Oxyhemoglobin)

Skin Reflecting Nutritional Imbalances

POSSIBLE CAUSES OF SKIN PROBLEMS

Infections, including fungal (ringworm), Parasite (Scabies), Viral (warts), Bacterial (abscess).
Allergies (e.g. to food, Chemicals, cosmetics, detergents).
Drug reactions.
Systemic disease (Systemic lupus erythematosus, hypothyroidism).
Excessive Sun Exposure.
Precancerous or Cancerous lesions.
Hormonal imbalances (onset of Puberty, Premenstrual acne).
Insect Bites.
Vitamin or nutrient deficiencies.

General Guidelines For Healthy Skin

Limit sun exposure.
Drink plenty of filtered water.
Exercise regularly.
Eliminate tobacco and alcohol.
Avoid fried foods and hydrogenated fats.
Consume a healthy diet.
Take B Vitamins and antioxidants like vitamin A, C, E.
Include essential fatty acids in diet and supplement regime. Consume Food and Supplement that contains Probiotics (acidophilus and bifidobacteruim).