Impurities on the skin

The skin is the bigger organ of the body. More than a simple coating, it is a structure that fulfills important functions for the body, which include protection and defense, production of hormones and the generation of signals that allow our brain to take information from the environment.

The skin reflects our health

The skin is also a reflection of various conditions that affect health, many of them capable of producing characteristic manifestations, such as the wings of butterfly that affect the cheeks and nose in people with lupus, bruises caused by blood clotting problems, nodules due to infections by microorganisms such as streptococci, as well as the appearance of a yellowish color typical of diseases that affect the liver, among many other manifestations.

In addition to these changes caused by internal diseases, the skin also has its own conditions that can range from the appearance of impurities to the development of complex disorders due to alteration of

functioning of the immune system.
Fortunately, most skin problems are the result of the accumulation of impurities that affect the aesthetic appearance without significantly disturbing health.

Main impurities of the skin

The accumulation of fat on the skin leads to the development of some imperfections as a result of the accumulation of impurities. These include the appearance of pimples, blackheads, acne, blackheads, open pores and blemishes mainly.

The main changes in the skin begin in adolescence, which shows us that the skin is very sensitive to changes hormonal, which are the main protagonists of this stage of life and cause of all the changes that characterize the passage of the child to the adult. Other stages characterized by changes in hormone levels, such as menopause, can cause alterations in the appearance of the skin.

Skin care that will help you eliminate impurities

A healthy skin free of impurities is a product of daily care that, unlike what is commonly think, it does not imply investing long periods of time or incurring large expenses in cosmetic products.

The main care is washing, the body bath should be carried out daily, trying to use a soap neutral and a sponge that allows rubbing it on the body also carrying out a drag of impurities and cells dead. In areas such as armpits, groin, buttocks and feet, it is recommended to periodically use antiseptic soaps in order to control the bacteria that cause bad odors and infections in those areas. The bath must be followed by the proper drying of the skin, since humidity is a factor that favors the appearance of fungi, mainly in areas of folds.

In the case of the skin of the face, washing should be done twice a day, upon waking up and before going to bed. In the morning it is important to follow the facial cleansing of the app of cream with sun protection, since the exposition the sun is the main cause of skin aging. There are soaps specially formulated for washing oily skin, which help control the amount of sebum on the skin, thus reducing the appearance of problems such as pimples. People with acne may require the use of soap antiseptic, which allows to control the bacteria that cause pimples on your face.

Another crucial time in facial skin care is before bed. The skin should be cleaned carefully, removing all the makeup, this is the time to apply an exfoliator, which is a grainy substance that helps to remove dead cells and impurities from the surface layers of the skin, to be used once or twice per week. There are many exfoliating cleansing creams available on the market, but a good homemade exfoliation can also be done using homemade exfoliating masks with brown sugar and olive or almond oil, or also with a mixture of rolled oats, milk and sugar.

Another important care is the application of moisturizing creams, which allow to keep the skin taut, firm and hydrated, which prevents the appearance of wrinkles and imperfections such as furrows.

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