Human skin hygiene is a system of measures that ensure the maintenance of the skin in a clean, safe and well-maintained condition.
Skin hygiene is, first and foremost, a methodprotect health from external environmental factors. Very many diseases penetrate into our body through the skin, and in our power to prevent the majority of them. The skin performs a protective function in the body, but in order for it to cope with its important task, it needs the help of its owner.
Для очищения кожи от загрязнений важно каждый day taking a shower. Washing with gel or soap should be done 1-2 times a week, but not more. Every day, use detergents for the entire surface of the body is undesirable. Human skin has a water-lipid coating, the pH of which is normally acidic. Disease-causing bacteria and fungi are afraid of an acidic environment, and it is difficult for them to harm the human body. With frequent use of detergents, pH is disrupted and shifted to the alkaline side. This creates favorable conditions for the development of pathogens. However, skin hygiene in areas where perspiration can persist and conditions for the development of bacteria can be created should be done every day with soap. This includes: the perineum, legs, axillary cavities, chest and area under the breast (in women).
In order to strengthen immunity and healththe body can be made daily dousing or wiping with cold water. But people with increased excitability with cold water should be more careful, since it excites the nervous system. In this case, before tempering it is better to consult a doctor.
A good strengthening and invigorating property possessescontrast shower procedure. It takes place in several stages. First you need to stand under a warm shower and gradually increase the temperature of the water until it becomes noticeably hot, but not burning. Stand there for about a minute, then abruptly switch the water and make it cool. After several procedures and getting used to the body, water can be made quite cold. It's enough to stand under cold water for 30-60 seconds, then open the hot one again. Repeat all the steps one or two more times. Contrast shower stimulates metabolic processes in the body, preserves and improves skin tone, removes toxins from the body. In addition, it positively affects the work of blood vessels and strengthens the cardiovascular system.
Hygiene of the skin includes and care for it.If the skin is dry or, conversely, oily, it requires additional care. Depending on the skin type, it is important to choose the right hygiene products. If the skin is dry, it is better to use ordinary baby soap to wash it, it will help restore the water-fat balance and normalize the skin condition. If you can not solve the problem with soap, you can use moisturizers, which are widely represented in the modern cosmetic market. For oily skin, a normal toilet soap or shower gel is suitable. After washing, you can use a body scrub that helps exfoliate the upper layer of the epithelium and remove sebum.
Every adult conscious personindependently monitors the condition of their skin and whole body. But no less important is the hygiene of the skin of the child, who himself is not able to produce this procedure qualitatively. Parents are very important to monitor the hygiene of their children in order to avoid unpleasant consequences in the form of various infections and diseases.
Hygiene of the skin, as well as hygiene of the mouth and nose, hair and nails is an essential factor for good health, good health and good mood. Clean - the guarantee of health!
