What do you want to know about beauty and skin care?

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What do you want to know about beauty and skin care?

Overview

Skin is one of the largest organs of the body. Because of this, caring for your skin can directly affect your overall health. Your skin acts as a protective shield and is most vulnerable to outside elements. It’s affected by more factors than you may think. For instance, the following can play a role in your overall skin health:

• exposure to UV radiation in tanning beds
• exposure to chemical toxins in tobacco
• unprotected sun exposure for long periods of time
• not getting enough rest, fluids, or nutrition
• aging

Taking care of your skin
There are steps you can take to ensure you have healthy skin. They include the following:

• Apply a toner after cleansing if you have oily skin.
• Apply a moisturizer if you have dry skin.
• Exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and brighten up your complexion.
• Cleanse regularly, typically twice daily.

Besides a daily skin care routine, make it a habit to examine your own skin for abnormalities, discolorations, or any other changes on a regular basis. Have your skin examined by a doctor or dermatologist annually for any changes, or if:

• you have fair skin or many or large moles
• you are in the sun or use tanning beds
• you have a history of skin problems, irritations, or growths

It’s also important to protect your skin from too much sun and sun damage, which may increase wrinkles as well as lead to skin cancer. Cover your skin or use sunscreen to protect your skin from the damaging rays of the sun. See your doctor or dermatologist if any skin irritations or problems arise.

Understanding skin care products
There are many products out there that are presented as a surefire way to turn back the clock, permanently melt away cellulite, reduce wrinkles, and more. Pay attention and do your research to decide whether a product is really necessary for the health of your skin or if it’s potentially harmful. Ask your doctor for advice, too.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDATrusted Source) regulates many products. It must regulate products that change a person’s physical structure or biochemical processes within the body.

Products that are classified as cosmetics or dietary supplements are not regulated. Examples of these include:

• moisturizers
• hair coloring
• toothpaste
• deodorant
• vitamins
• herbals
• enzymes

Digestive
The human digestive system is the means by which tissues and organs receive nutrients to function. The system breaks down food, extracts nutrients from it, and converts them into energy.



The digestive tract begins this involuntary process once food is consumed. Saliva begins the breakdown of food, and other enzymes in the digestive tract extend this process. As digestion continues, the food is propelled from organ to organ through muscular contractions called peristalsis.

The largest parts of the digestive system include:

• Esophagus: A hollow tubular organ in the neck and chest area that connects the mouth to the stomach. Muscles here propel food to the stomach.
• Stomach: A large organ that holds and digests food through a cocktail of enzymes and acids. Food remains here for two to eight hours.
• Liver: This organ helps filter toxins from the blood and produces bile, which helps break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
• Gallbladder: This sac-like organ stores bile produced by the liver and then releases it as necessary.
• Pancreas: This organ produces insulin, which aids in the metabolism of sugars.
• Small intestine: The small intestine receives food from the stomach and begins to break down the food while absorbing the majority of its nutrients.
• Large intestine: This organ is filled with billions of harmless bacteria that turn food into feces while removing water and electrolytes for the body’s use.
• Rectum: At the end of the large intestine, this small space is a temporary storage area for feces.
• Anus: This is the external opening of the rectum, through which feces are expelled.

The connection between all of these organs and their fluids requires a delicate balance that can easily be disrupted by numerous factors, including diet, stress, disease, and more.

Common digestive problems include:

• Indigestion
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Acid reflux
• Food poisoning
• Flatulence
• Irritable Bowl Syndrome (IBS)

Other problems are connected to serious conditions that affect portions of the digestive system, including:

• Celiac disease
• Hepatitis
• Crohn’s disease
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Diabetes
• Cirrhosis of the liver
• Cancers: colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, intestinal, and liver

Source: Health Line.