Skin and hair are connected intricately. Here are some hair facts. Hair has an important role in our appearance. Its functions include body temperature regulation, protection, and a surface to facilitate the evaporation of sweat, besides being a sense organ, just like the skin. In fact, hair is a modification of skin, growing all over our body except on our palms and soles, eyelids, and lips. So it follows from…
These 5 sun safety tips will protect your kids from the harsh effects of the sun and keep them safe while they enjoy their outdoor play time. As the sun gets hotter and the days grow longer, most people want to hang out outdoors, especially the kids. It is so much more fun to do things outside than swelter in the heat stuck inside the house. While being outside is…
Today is Organ Donation Day. We usually talk about pledging organs, but did you know you can also donate your skin? In India alone, 6-7 millions of people suffer burn injuries every year and it is shocking to know that of these, 80% are women and children. This includes victims of acid attacks, accidents, dowry deaths and those whose skin is severely burnt. While most have to go through multiple…
Our skin is a mirror image of our internal health. Clear and glowing skin requires proper care, hydration, and a healthy diet. Skin affected by blackheads, whiteheads, acne and other issues is an indicator of oxidative damage, poor nutrition, improper skin care or hormonal imbalances. People of all ages are affected by mild to severe acne which is unsightly and sometimes painful. If it is not treated, it can cause…