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Article: Tips for healthy skin care inside and out.(Beauty)
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- Jet
- Article date:
- April 12, 2004
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The skin is the body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of the body. That's reason enough to really love the skin you're in--and treat it properly.
While the skin protects against heat, light, injury, and infection, it also regulates body temperature, stores water, fat and vitamin D, and can sense painful and pleasant stimulation.
Given the skin's importance, here are a few key tips on caring for your skin inside and out:
INSIDE OUT SKIN CARE
* Nourishing your skin from the inside out begins with nutrition. Yes, you are what you eat, so you should eat--at least five a day--fruits and vegetables.
* Get plenty of ...