The Language of the Skin

It is interesting that doctors in naturopathy — therapies that rely entirely on natural remedies – and other medical professionals increasingly seem to share an enhanced view concerning the importance of the skin.

It seems that when the embryo goes through the process of separation of tissues, as tissues start their specialization, tissues that form the envelope of the body come from the same ones that specialize as the nervous system and the brain. 

Because of the way the skin reacts to what occurs both inside and outside the body, some holistic practitioner see the skin as a sort of external brain, capable of providing a large amount of psychosomatic information. Indeed, not only are physical factors manifested on the skin but emotional ones as well.

The skin is equally affected by our physical health and our emotional and mental states, therefore we can view our skin is more than simply a covering that needs cleansing and moisturizing! It is a vital organ with the gift of silent and intelligent communication. It is most useful to pay attention and learn the language of the skin, not only to look better but also to improve our overall state of wellness.