Generally, sweat comes out because there is stimulation from the heat or the temperature around. At this point, sweat is the body’s defense mechanism to maintain the acidity of the skin, so that bacteria and fungi do not easily grow. Sweat can also comes out as a result of emotional stimulation such as fear or nervous. Sweating is also part of the process of secretion or disposal of the remains of salt and also toxins from our bodies.

The main content in sweat is 99 percent water and electrolytes such like the usual salt. The amount of sweat that is produce by the sweat glands (sebacea) is varies. Sweat that comes out of a laborer or athlete’s body could be more than 5 liters per day.

Meanwhile, for the office workers or housewives, approximately 0.5 liters or 500 cc. However, according to Dr. Revilda, averagely human is expelled sweat from his body ranging from 600-700 cc. The problem is that sweat could be expelled excessively (hyperhidrosis). It could be more than 600-700 cc.

There are several things that cause the excessive sweating. Certain foods or beverages. And hot beverages that contain caffeine or alcohol and spicy foods can cause excessive sweating. And drugs like some of anti-psychosis that are used to treat mental disorders, morphine, high dose of tioksin and an overdose of pain medication (such as aspirin and acetaminophen).

Diet and exercise. Generally, obese people were easily be sweating than those who had normal weight. Excessive intake of foods can trigger the excessive sweating because the foods were difficult to digested, so the body’s metabolism is working harder and the body temperature will be heating up.

Generally, both man and woman should maintain their skin from a variety of disturbances. Actions that should be done are like these following :

• Wash your hands before touching your face.

• Do the skin cleansing in the morning and in the evening: Need to be done at night – even though you had no makeup, because the face is easily tainted by pollution. It should also be conducted in the morning, because your skin is removing fat and dirt at night.

• At night, take the time to massage the skin to stimulate the circulation exchange of the cells on the skin. Gently massage for two minutes can eliminate fatigue, relaxing the face and give the brightness of the skin.

• Protect the skin properly, especially if you travel frequently.

• Drink a lot of water.

For dry skin:

• Give the pleasure every time.

• Change the type of the skin care products according to season, climate, and your lifestyle: air-conditioned environment, outdoor life.

• Start using anti-aging care products, as soon as signs of aging are appear. This thing often happens faster for your skin type (especially around the eye).

• Avoid bathing with hot water, it is better to use the bath oil.

Skin care no longer belongs to women alone. Along with the change of time, men, who was not so concerned about his skin care, recently is increasingly aware of the importance of men’s care, especially their skin in order to look healthy and fresh. Above all with pollution, stress and UV radiation gives bad impact for the skin.

To fulfill the needs of men’s skin care, Oriflame presents a series of effective treatments for men who are active modern man, North For Men. North For Men from Oriflame is an effective series of skin care products, especially for a masculine and active man.

Previously, traditional medication uses this extract to enhance physical strength, work productivity, prolong life and reduce fatigue. This extracts much like antioxidants and may help protect against stress.

Healthy and smooth skin is become everyone’s dream. Especially for women who have special characteristics and types of skin. Healthy skin care requires not only external treatment but also the intake of nutrients from food. Here are some foods and nutrients that can help you for getting healthy and fresh skin.

Water. Water is keeping the skin to remain moist, reducing the fine lines and wrinkles, helping the cells to absorb the nutrients and remove toxins. In addition, water also facilitates the blood circulation, and lightening the skin. Selenium. Selenium is a mineral that helps to protect the skin cells from free radicals. In addition, this mineral is also has function to prevent from cancer. You can get selenium from the foods such as Brazilian nuts, button mushrooms, shrimp, lamb, cod, tuna, salmon, beef, shellfish, sardines, crab, and whole-wheat pasta.

Antioxidant for the healthy cells. Antioxidant is prevent or slowed down the cell damage that caused by free radicals. This damage will cause the signs of aging, like wrinkles and dry skin. Antioxidant can be found in all types of foods, especially fruits and colorful vegetables such as berries, tomatoes, apricots, beets, pumpkin, spinach, sweet potatoes, chili, soya beans and oranges.

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