Human skin is a remarkable organ—the largest of all that we have. Its surface area is almost two square meters!
Skin is our antenna. It can transmit and receive signals and feeds our senses. It is an object of sensual desire, a captivating vessel that contains our life; and at the same time, it is a vast habitat for bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites.
Few people know what skin really is, how it functions, and how much it takes on—vital tasks for us. This book is meant to help you better understand our skin, and thus yourselves. You will be enthralled by every inch of skin and feel just how fascinating it is!
Attention! Information contained in this book cannot serve as a substitute for a doctor’s consultation. Before taking any recommended actions, consult a specialist.
Contents:
01. A preface by a scientific reviewer.
02. Introduction. Reading the traces on the skin.
03. Chapter 1. The first underground level. The epidermis, or Live to die.
04. Chapter 2. Between the floors.
05. Chapter 3. The second underground level: the dermis.
06. Chapter 4. The third underground level. The inner layer of skin, or our soft buffer.
07. Chapter 5. A faithful companion for all times.
08. Chapter 6. Summer, sun, burns: skin and light.
09. Chapter 7. Body care, or away with the Bogeyman.
10. Chapter 8. In front of the mirror.
11. Chapter 9. Sex and skin.
12. Chapter 10. Excitement and stimulants.
13. Chapter 11. Everything about the skin’s nutrient diet.
14. Chapter 12. How diet and lifestyle affect the skin.
15. Chapter 13. Skin diseases and nutrition.
16. Chapter 14. What mental secrets the skin reveals.
17. Afterword.
18. Acknowledgments.
19. Useful appendix: home remedies for the skin.