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Organic remedies of some common skin problems

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The human skin is the largest organ of the body. It spans the entire area of the human body, serving major protective covering from external bodies. Basically, the skin has three(3) layers- - Epidermis - Dermis - Subcutaneous tissue The epidermis is the first outer covering of the skin. This layer is in direct contact with environmental influences, which doesn't affect us due to it's protective abilities. The epidermal layer is spanned with sweat pores and hair follicles. This layer is also filled with melanocytes(cells responsible for skin colour). The second layer of the skin which is the dermis contains strong connective tissues, sweat glands and oil producing glands (sebum). The subcutaneous tissue is the fatty layer. Producing fats which keeps us warm. Despite the fact that the epidermis provides some sort of 'protective covers', certain factors like dust, harsh chemicals, sun and unhealthy habits can predispose it to irritations, infections and ev