The skin is the largest organ in the body and serves as the body’s natural protective covering. Skin consists of three layers – the epidermis, the dermis and subcutaneous tissue; you probably didn’t know it but your hair and nails are both modified forms of skin. Your skin is busy. It prevents infectious agents such as germs and other harmful substances from entering the body and shields you from the sun and other harmful substances. Its sensory stimuli send messages to the brain about harmful sensations and it also helps regulate your body temperature – sweat, for instance, is a natural response to feeling hot.
The texture, temperature, colour and clarity of your skin is also a mirror of your general health: if you’re feeling tired or unwell, it usually shows in your skin. Pharmacists and doctors routinely study the skin for signs of illness. And lastly, because your skin is such a wondrous thing, it’s also your very own pathway to pleasure and intimacy. Which is all the more reason to keep it nourished with a healthy diet and adequate fluids.
And keep it moisturised and looking its best with the range of quality skin creams, treatments and cosmetics you’ll find at your Unichem Pharmacy.
