Skin Health
June 11, 2008 by rainier
Skin is the largest organ of the human body. Along with our eyes, it is the only organ of the body constantly exposed to the environment. Skin is “assaulted” by
* Light (especially ultraviolet and visible wavelengths)
* Environmental pollutants
Such exposure can create reactive oxygen species, leading to cell-damaging free radicals within skin. The skin provides numerous functions. It acts as a barrier of protection for the internal organs. It regulates body temperature. It plays an important role in immunological response. Therefore, it is important to protect the skin.
