Dr Lalitha Badul
Feel comfortable in your own skin
Skin is your body’s largest organ. It serves as a protective barrier between your insides and the rest of the world, helps regulate body temperature and acts as a filter.
Skin exists in a constant state of growth, with old cells dying as new cells are forming. It’s affected by every aspect of your life, from what you eat to where you live.
Healthy skin is better able to fight signs of aging, heals much faster and staves off potential disease better than unhealthy skin.
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Appearance
Having healthy glowing and beautiful skin will build your confidence and self-esteem. Proper skin care is vital if you’re concerned about your physical appearance.
Unhealthy skin tends to appear sallow and dull, whereas healthy skin appears full and vibrant.
Wrinkles develop with more ease and sink deeper if your skin is dehydrated and unhealthy, and it can result in uneven patches that have a mottled colour. When skin is unhealthy it loses elasticity, which can make it sag and appear thin.
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Health
Proper skin care is not only about looking good, it’s about staying healthy. Poor skin care habits can lead to rashes, sores, acne and wrinkles.
Unhealthy skin is more susceptible to disease, infection and is more likely to scar after an injury. Proper care is particularly important for people who experience skin issues, such as psoriasis, or have skin allergies.
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