Protection tips against sunburn
Caution summer! The summer holidays are just around the corner. In the long, dark winter months, we have all dreaming about the warmth of sun rays on our skin. But beware: Without the proper sunscreen the sun can cause skin damage in the long term. Think of organs, quickly come to our liver, heart or kidneys to mind. In fact, the skin is the largest and heaviest organ in our body. It’s makes about one sixth of total body weight. As a true all-rounder it’s accepts a variety of functions: it protects us from environmental influences and regulates the heat balance of the body. At the same time it’s an important part of our metabolism and immune system. It grows with us and you can even feel in their function as a sensory organ. Thus, the skin can fulfill...
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Correct summer care for sensitive skin
Everyone is excited about the summer season finally started and the time that can be spent soaking up the sun and other outdoor activities. For the skin though the Summer time means an extreme nuisance, and especially sensitive skin now needs a special care. Smooth and supple, so to healthy skin look. This appearance is but just for people with sensitive skin usually a pipe dream, because their skin reacts to a variety of factors with irritation. This includes sunlight, which can cause sensitive skin not only drought, but also redness and irritation. Because in the summer, the skin loses by the interaction of low humidity, sunlight and heat a lot of moisture, so sensitive skin is still dry and loses its resistance. Access additional chlorine or salt water, the natural protective barrier of the skin, it is prone...
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Insect bite allergy – be prepared for emergencies
A mosquito, bee or wasp sting is unpleasant, but remember, after a few days. The situation is different in allergic patients, because of an insect sting allergy a harmless engraving may already have life-threatening consequences. An estimated 20 percent of the population are allergic to insect venom and about 5 per cent there is even such a severe allergic reaction that threatens anaphylactic shock, which can fatal if left untreated. Cause of this insect bite allergy is similar to other forms of allergy, hypersensitivity of the immune system in this case against individual structures of the insect poison, which the body is through the bite in contact. The most common are allergic reactions to bee or wasp stings. But bumblebees, hornets and other insects such as mosquitoes or ants may trigger an insect sting allergy. When every second counts....
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Frequent showers can affect the skin
For most people hear the daily shower to normal personal hygiene, because it rids the body of dirt and unpleasant body odors. However, frequent showers can also have negative effects on the skin, especially if too hot, showered too long or at the wrong toiletries. As the largest organ of the human body, the skin must be particularly neat to get their numerous functions. This includes in particular its barrier function against harmful germs such as bacteria, viruses or fungi, and other substances. To prevent the penetration of these contaminants effectively, the skin has a complex structure composed of several layers, one of which is the uppermost layer together with the acid mantle of the skin’s natural barrier. Composed of keratinized skin cells that are like a wall held together by skin oils, the skin layer composite solid this...
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Beautiful feet for sandals time!
When temperatures rise, the clothing is scarce. Thick sweaters make short, T-shirts take a place and soft boots replaced by sandals, flip flops and Co. Not always, however, the pale winter toes a beautiful sight and it is high time to start with a special foot care program. Hardly any part of the body is so little cared for like the feet. They have to work extremely hard and uncomfortable and often in airtight shoes daily. Especially in northern latitudes stick the feet for most of the year in thick socks and shoes. No wonder that they react with the cornea, calluses and ingrown toenails or crooked. It is not difficult to put the feet on its own with a small but regular pampering in the form so that they appear nice and well maintained not only to Sandals...
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Annoying pimples: Even adults often suffer from acne
When hear the term acne most people think of pubescent teenagers. But adults can also be affected by acne – and this comes not so rare. Up to 40 percent of 30 to 40-year-olds suffer from the so-called “late acne”, which occurs especially in the lower facial area, ie around the mouth or in the lower cheek area. Women are affected more often. In adolescents occure in both sexes about equally frequently. But women suffer slightly more often than men under the late acne. The causes are not clearly documented. A genetic component certainly plays a major role. But even hormonal factors may play a role. In women, we observe a deterioration of the skin’s appearance in the second half of the cycle. Moreover, we know that adversely affect to the skin. It’s western eating habits with a lot...
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