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Moisture is essential to the skin cells. There are many processes that occur in the skin such as transfer of fats, secretion of natural oil and repair of damaged cells. Each of these processes requires water.

Having a dry skin makes the person look older. This is because the skin has no water to help in discarding dead cells. Dry skin is also susceptible to lines because it lacks flexibility. More laugh lines and forehead lines appear. To avoid all these, proper moisturizing of the skin must be done.

How to moisturize

There are moisturizing creams that can be applied to the face and worn all-day. In fact, they help in easier application of make-up. Use a gentle moisturizing cream. Just put an ample amount on your fingertips, spread it evenly on your face and neck.

There also several moisturizing lotions that can be used for the rest of the body. Most have natural extracts such as aloe that helps skin regeneration and water keeping. Apply extra amounts on thin dry spots. These include the heels and elbows.

You can also make your own moisturizer. Prepare a mixture of sugar and olive oil. Smear it on your face and let it sit for a minute. Then, wash the solution away and pat dry with a towel. It is best to first consult a dermatologist if your skin is fine with the mixture.

Using these methods can give or retain your skin’s suppleness. It will shine a pinkish-healthy glow, making you look and feel younger.

Things to avoid

Excessive application of moisturizers can cause clogged pores. In effect, it may increase oil production especially in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin). This will result in blackheads and pimples.

The skin also naturally keeps moisture. Do not “over-wash” your face with soaps and cleansers. They may either strip the skin of moisture or over-stimulate the oil glands. This may result in a very dry or a very oily skin.

Finally, do not resort to alcohol-based astringents. Use it only if your face is extremely oily. Alcohol can strip the skin of its natural moisture.

If you want to clean yourself and make yourself healthier, you have to take a shower or bath everyday. But if you are in a hurry or if the weather is warm, taking a shower is the more popular option. This type of cleaning is when you go under a spray of water to wash the dirt and sweat off your skin and hair. Of course, this might be too basic for you but some people still do it the wrong way. You have to know how to take a shower properly for you to be able to clean yourself and to make sure that you smell good. Taking a shower also makes you healthier because it kills germs and other micro organisms that can cause diseases such as skin problems.

These are just some of the benefits that you can get from doing this very simple method of cleaning yourself. You should now know how to do it the right way. Check out the basic steps below.

• Take off your dirty clothes. You can bring with you your clean clothes but make sure that you do not put them in an area where they will easily get wet.
• Turn on the shower. Check the temperature of the water. Make sure it is not scalding hot or ice cold. Check it with your hands first before you step into the spray of water.
• Wash your hair and your whole body thoroughly to remove sweat and dirt. Once you are sure that your head and body are completely wet, you can now shampoo your hair. Massage enough amount of shampoo on your scalp.
• You can now rinse your head to remove the suds off your hair. Wash your face with your facial soap. Use a soft washcloth to wash your body with soap. Scrub yourself using the washcloth with your soap wrapped into it. Scrub all areas of your body.
• Wash your body thoroughly under the shower. Remove all excess soap and suds. Once you are sure your head and body are thoroughly rinsed, turn off the shower and wrap yourself in a terrycloth towel to dry your hair and body.

Remember that the outermost layer of the skin is made of dead cells. The skin layers move up and replace dead skin cells. Through time, it is possible for dead skin cells to build up. The skin can get uneven and some regions may thicken—making lines and spots visible.

Skin exfoliation solves this problem. It is a way of cleaning the skin by mild abrasion. To exfoliate, one can use scrubbing, mild exfoliants or face cloths.

You can use loofah or scrubbing gloves to gently scrub your face. Of course, you will need to apply exfoliating cleansers. Scrub with small circular motions. Do not scrub too hard for it may damage your skin. Take extra care with the regions around the eyes because the skin here is very thin.

There are also exfoliating cleansers that require no scrubbing gloves. Their formula includes scrubbing particles. The particles are not readily dissolved by water, allowing them to act as micro-facial scrubs.

Another method to exfoliate the skin is by application of exfoliants. They come in liquid or cream formulations. Wash your face with gentle soap and let it dry. Then, apply the exfoliants by cotton on the face and neck. Depending on the power of the exfoliant, the skin can be renewed in just 2 weeks.

A new method, which is gaining popularity, is the use of face cloths. Each face cloth is designed for single use only. After washing or scrubbing your face, you will let the face cloth sit on your face. Follow the length of time as instructed in the package. Some face cloths may require wetting to activate the exfoliating solution.

You can also make natural exfoliating masks from papaya. Mash it, smear it on your face and let it sit.

Exfoliating the skin will remove the ugly outermost layer of dead cells. This will make your skin look brighter and clearer. You can also achieve a fairer complexion.

Most people take facial cleansing lightly. Everyday, one may just grab any soap, massage their face with it for a few seconds and rub their skin with towel to dry. This is a big no-no.

Washing the face is crucial in maintaining its health. Normal skin is vulnerable to dirt and allergens to which it is exposed everyday. Proper cleansing will unclog the pores and will ensure that your face is free of acne.

Preparing your pores

First, make sure that your hands are clean. Prepare by washing them with antibacterial soap. To make the cleansing more effective, you must also widen the pores of your face. Pre-washing it with warm water will open the pores. Steaming will do the trick too.

Massaging with the cleanser

Put cleanser on your palm, with about the size of a nickel. Wet it and massage it gently and evenly to your face. Use your fingertips to reach for every corner. Be gentler on the regions around the eyes for the skin here is very thin.

Removing the cleanser

Wash you hands and rinse your face with lukewarm water. Avoid very cold water because it can crack your skin and damage the capillaries. You can also use cotton wool or a damp flannel to remove the remaining cleanser.

Using a toner

After patting your face dry with a towel, you can use a toner. Apply it on your face with cotton wool. This will close the pores and remove traces of the cleanser. Avoid alcohol-based toners because they can strip the moisture from your skin.

One must wash his/her face at least 2 times a day—one in the morning and another before sleeping. This is just enough for the normal skin type. However, oily and dry skin requires more attention. It may need 4-5 times of washing everyday. It also requires specially formulated cleansers for their respective conditions.

For oily skin, there are oil-based cleansers that interact with it best. Dry skin, on the other hand, is more fragile. Choose gentle cleansers that have moisturizing agents.



Next beneath to the dermis is the third layer of the skin. It is the subcutaneous fat layer. From the outermost to innermost, the epidermis, dermis and fat layer form the skin. This fat layer is also called the hypodermis or hypoderm.

When compared to the dermis, blood vessels and larger glands can be found in the hypoderm. The layer also supports transfer of nutrients and control of body temperature. Many hair follicle roots can also be found here.

This layer is mostly made up of fat-containing cells. These are called adipose cells. Primarily, adipose cells store fat for body use. They expand while storing fat, making it readily accessible by the body. The cells collapse when fat is used. Groups of adipose cells form adipose tissues. Adipose tissues act as a cushion to protect internal organs from trauma.

In addition, the more important function of adipose tissues is to work as connectives. These tissues connect the layer of fat, and the rest of the skin, to the muscles and bones. Notice that the skin is slightly movable. This is because the connective tissues are elastic. However, they are tough enough not to let the entire skin shift or peel away.

Note that adipose tissues are fat deposits. If fat is not used and continuously deposited, they fill up the hypoderm. They form bulks at the connection points. These phenomena result in the dreaded cellulites.

For most animals, they use their hair or fur to keep themselves warm. The fatty layer also serves as protection from extreme temperatures. Fat is not a good conductor of heat. Therefore, it reflects heat during warm days and retains it during winter. Humans, in the absence of much hair or fur, depend more on fats to modulate temperature.

Finally, a big portion of the skin’s lymphatic system is in the layer of fat. The white blood cells here act as primary combat-line of the body against bacteria, viruses and infection.

The Murad Acne Body Wash has two major ingredients that make the product effective in diminishing the appearance of back acne. First, it contains salicylic acid that is commonly used to treat acne because it is able to break in the follicle and sheds away dead skin cells plus preventing the build ups of impurities and clogging of pores. Salicylic acid is the one responsible as well for the drying, peeling and flaking of the skin but this is only because it also acts as exfoliant. These minor side effects can be treated with an oil free moisturizer. Second major ingredients are the Humectants that help contain moisture. So even if the salicylic acid dries up your skin, the humectants will make sure that the skin still has enough moisture.

You might think that having acne is the end of the world. But after using the Murad Acne Body Wash you will soon notice your skin becoming smooth and blemish free.

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Right beneath the epidermis is the dermis. It is the second layer of a vertebrate’s skin. Hair follicles, glands, nerve endings and blood vessels can be found in this layer.

Unlike the epidermis, the dermis has a more permanent set-up since it contains vital parts. The epidermis cells eventually grow up and die as they form the outer skin. On the other hand, the dermis is the vascular and organelle layer.

The sweat glands release fluid in the process of perspiration. Sweat, which is mostly made of water and salts, helps in lowering body temperature. The layer also houses the sebaceous glands. These produce natural oil or sebum to coat the skin. Sebum protects the skin from bacterial intruders. It also helps retain the skin’s moisture.

Other than the glands, the blood vessels also help in regulating body temperature. When the temperature rises, the blood vessels expand so that more blood and water can pass. If it is cold, the vessels get narrow to retain body heat. Moreover, blood vessels facilitate transfer of water and nutrients.

The dermis also contains a huge network of nerve endings. This is how people are able to sense temperature, pressure, texture and pain. It is also part of the body’s defense system. When the nerves feel instant pain, they automatically send signals to the brain. This is why, in a split second, one jerk away from a sharp or hot object.

Hair is also rooted down to the dermis. The hair protects several body parts from extreme temperatures and trauma. Hair follicles also contain stem cells that can help restore damaged epidermis.

More importantly, this layer gives strength and flexibility to the skin. It acts like a mesh that toughens the outer layer attached to it. This ability comes from the chemicals collagen, fibrillin and elastin.

For vertebrates, epidermis is the outer layer of the skin. It is a non-vascular layer that covers the dermis. Melanin is also produced in this layer. It is the chemical responsible for skin color or pigmentation.

This layer is thickest at the soles and palms—about 1.5 mm. It is thinnest on the eyelids at less than 0.05 mm. It practically covers most of the internal organs, muscles, blood vessels and nerves to protect them from trauma. It is amazing how it naturally gets thicker in body parts that need more protection.

The epidermis is a wonderful part of the body because it is made of both living and dead cells. It has five layers. Starting from the outermost, they are the stratum corneum, stratum licidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale.

The lower layers form columns that gradually change and replace the upper layers. As the cells go up, they start to form flat bodies. Eventually, they die, forming the “skin”, which is visible to the eyes—the stratum corneum.

Dead skin cells are regularly replaced, usually once in every two weeks. The body naturally discards dead skin cells but in unnoticeable amounts. This is how the epidermis functions as a cell-renewal mechanism of the body.

The epidermis also serves as protection from external radiation. Instead of completely absorbing harmful ultraviolet rays, the epidermis has a 3-way action of diffusing it. First, the stratum corneum reflects most of the rays. Secondly, melanin absorbs some of the radiation. And finally, the skin spreads the radiation in itself so that it won’t penetrate the body.

If the epidermis is healthy and undamaged, it is waterproof. It allows selective passage of substances through the pores. The oil emulsion of the skin prevents harmful microbes from entering. This layer also has white blood cells that fight bacteria and other causes of infection.

Some people worry on how they can stop skin oiliness. Some will try everything to restore their skin’s moisture. Some, however, have both of the problems to take care of.

Human skin is classified according to moisture and oil content. Having a combination type of skin means that one person has both dry and oily skin on different parts of the body. In most cases, it manifests on the face. The cheeks are dry while the rest of the face is oily.

The person may also notice tightening of facial skin, especially after washing or bathing. These are the dehydrated zones. Tight skin is usually thin and non-elastic. Usually on the cheeks, there will be signs of cracked capillaries. These parts can be so thin that veins get visible.

As for the oily part, the “T-zone” is mostly affected. This includes the forehead, nose and chin. Despite the dryness in neighboring areas, the oil glands here are highly active. They produce more sebum (natural skin oil) than normal. The T-zone appears shinier and feels greasier than the rest of the face.

While there are cracks and scaling on the cheeks, the T-zone has enlarged pores. This will cause trapping of dirt and infection. In most cases, pimple and blackheads are concentrated on the T-zone.

Even experts agree that combination skin is the hardest to manage. Because the T-zone’s pimples appear more prominently, people tend to use regular oil control products. However, this will strip the drier regions of their oil content. This will solve the acne problem but will worsen scaling and peeling.

It is best to choose products that work on both dry and oily skin. There are gentle cleansing gels that can clean the pores without stripping essential oils. Combination skin type also needs regular use of mild toners and moisturizers.