Revealing the secret about the "first shield" of the body
Recently, many health experts as well as mainstream information channels when talking about health protection in normal times have mentioned a strange and familiar concept called "skin resistance". Skin resistance, also known as the skin's immune function, is a component of the innate immune system on the body. Always present, but skin resistance acts as the first shield, protecting from viruses and bacteria caused by three layers of solid barriers: physical, chemical, biological are not many people. known.
At the physical barrier, skin cells are closely linked to shield the internal organs, limit drainage and resist the effects of chemicals, UV rays, pathogenic bacteria. Next, the chemical barrier of skin resistance is high in antibacterial peptides and lipids, supporting the components of the immune system that work, destroy or inactivate harmful bacteria. Finally, the biological barrier consists of a stable microbiota that permanently resides on the skin, contributing to the creation of AMPs and AMLs, preventing the growth of harmful bacteria.
Many dangerous conditions can arise from unhealthy skin
Thanks to the thick structure from the 3 layers of fence, skin resistance not only helps the body "withstand" against harmful environmental agents such as fine dust, UV rays but also persistently works 24/7. protection from viruses and bacteria - a significant function in the new normal time, when the risk of disease is not completely gone, even reoccurring in some countries.
Therefore, in addition to health habits such as wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, need to understand the structure, function, importance of skin resistance to the body's immune system, and above all know how to care for and enhance skin resistance to contribute to improving the health of yourself and your family in the new normal time.
How to choose the right shower gel to protect skin resistance?
Although it is an inherent function of the immune system, skin resistance can still "wobble", enabling viruses and pathogenic bacteria to attack if not cared for properly, leading to weakened skin resistance. . In particular, bathing is the way to directly affect the skin and the most powerful effect on skin resistance, but not any shower gel and soap are "friendly" with 3 layers of barrier mechanisms. this. Therefore, choosing the right shower gel to eliminate harmful agents on the skin and not affect the skin resistance is the skin protection measure that should be a top priority in the post-production period. Translate.
Users should limit the use of bactericidal products containing triclosan or triclocarban - two chemicals that are harmful to health and produce triclosan-resistant bacteria if used long term. Instead, it is possible to choose a shower gel that contains safe disinfectants such as silver nanoparticles, natural antimicrobials in herbal essential oils such as alpha-terpineol and thymol, acting on a variety of viruses and micro-organisms. bacteria such as E.coli (cause diarrhea, digestive infection), S. aureus (cause skin diseases, food poisoning), Samonella sp (cause infection, poisoning), harmful fungal bacteria.
The awareness of caring for skin resistance and choosing the right shower gel to enhance skin resistance is a new solution that needs to be added to the daily lifestyle in a new normal state. In addition, people cannot ignore general strengthening measures of the body's immune system such as eating well, doing moderate activities and maintaining health protection habits such as wearing a mask, washing hands with Soaps ... Since then, health will be fully protected from the inside out, strengthening the "armor" to resist the skin more firmly, the stronger the body against the potential risk of disease.
