Monday, October 20, 2008

Global Health Back To Nature

Our skin is the largest organ and is the body’s first line of defense against dehydration, temperature, infection and harmful substances. Skin cancer is mainly caused by too much ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun (solar UV radiation) and other sources such as solariums or UV lamps. In general, sun exposure is the cause of very high percentage of skin cancers, so it is important to adopt sun protection measures to prevent skin cancer. The most important years for sun protection are during childhood and adolescence. Exposure to UV radiation during these years greatly increases the chance of skin cancer later in life. Skin cancer and other skin diseases namely infections, acne, rashes, deal cells and many more can actually be prevented at the early stage if you know how to unlock the secret of the nature particularly herbal plants.

The popularity of herbal soaps is on the rise in this information age century because of its natural organic ingredients. Herbal soaps play an important part in natural skin care towards avoiding skin cancer diseases and protecting our skin from UV radiation. They can be formulated to nourish, moisturize, exfoliate, and tone the skin. Herbs and essential oils can also be added to infuse the skin with enriching nutrients, making the skin healthier. Among the most popular herbal plants that are suitable and safe for our skin are thanaka, green tea, honey, curcuma aromatica, rhinacantus, wheat germ, rice bran, lemon grass, tamarind, black sesame and goat’s milk.

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