Skin - Your Largest Organ

Skin

Your Largest Organ

Skin is the largest organ of the body. It is our protective covering, our first barrier to fight illness and disease and a passageway straight to our bloodstream. Our skin holds our bodies together and it is a barometer for overall health. Early warning signs of many diseases manifest themselves on the skin, providing practitioners with invaluable diagnostic information. Our skin works so well that it’s easy to take skin for granted.

Because skin can absorb what you put onto it, it is important to ensure you are not slathering chemical-based products all over yourself, as some of these toxins will end up inside you. None of the products we put on our skin stay on the surface; they are absorbed. If you don’t believe this is true, just think about how nicotine patches work! Research published in 2007 found that a woman who uses makeup daily will absorb over 2kgs of chemicals per year. And that’s just makeup! It is said that we absorb 60% of what we put on our skin. That’s a scary thought.

Read your labels – understand what you’re putting on your skin and consider a gentler alternative. There are many wellpriced natural and organic skin-care ranges available, all offering healthy options. These include Sukin Organics, Andalou Naturals Fruit Stem Cell Science, La Mav Organic Skin Science (cert. organic); plus, for sun protection, Oasis Organic SPF30 or Ecotan Natural Coconut SPF30 Sunscreens. All are available

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Skin comes in many shades; it can be thick or thin, hairy or smooth, taut or a little saggy. No matter what skin you are in, give it some natural love.

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30 Preparing for the Classic Kiwi Summer

Whiling away the long, balmy evenings with a cold beverage and a barbeque epitomises the classic Kiwi summer. So; whether you’re looking to add value to your home before it goes on the market or you simply want to make the most of the warmer weather, then here are some good ideas to transform your outdoor area into a summer sanctuary.

Clear the Decks

The outdoor area of a home is the centre of relaxation for many over the summer months. If you have a deck, a tiled or concrete outdoor area, then it’s a good idea to clear it away and give it a clean before the summer festivities get underway. A simple hose-down will give the area an instant boost, but if you have a deck and you want to keep it looking its best, then it pays to give it a little TLC. This can be as straightforward as applying a fresh coat of stain or replacing stressed boards.

Edible Garden

If you want to have an impressive array of herbs or vegetables at your fingertips, then now is the time to get planting. Not only do they add a great splash of colour to any outdoor area, but with a little love and the right amount of sunlight, they can thrive and are a great feature of any courtyard or outdoor area. If you have limited space to work with, then consider investing in a planter box – not only do they look great, but they make it easy to grow a collection of herbs and veggies.

The Right Light

If you want to showcase your home and landscaping, then consider outdoor lighting. This can be done in a variety of ways; including in-ground lighting, garden lighting, wall-lighting or even fairy lights. Not only do they create a warm and idyllic ambience, but they will also see you through beyond sunset.

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