Hygiene and Self image Feel good about yourself.

Personal appearance How does personal appearance impact on how others think about you? How can we feel good about ourselves and project a positive self image?

5 tips to positive self esteem SELF ESTEEM IS ABOUT FEELING POSITIVE AND GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF, NOT ABOUT BEING SUPERIOR TO OTHERS Set goals you want to achieve Defend your beliefs and values Take responsibility for your own actions Recognise the things that get you down Invest in your own self confidence through taking time to look and feel your best everyday.

What is skin? Skin is a protective organ – it is the main barrier between you and the environment. The skin consists of 3 layers: 1.EPIDERMIS – the outer protective layer 2.DERMIS – is the supporting structure of skin 3.SUBCUTANEOUS tissue – fatty layer that pads and insulates

Epidermis (outer layer) Is the thin outermost layer of the skin. It is a tough protective layer and is made up of dead skin cells that continually flake off. It contains melanin that gives skin its colour. It helps protect skin from the suns harmful rays.

Dermis (middle layer) Lies beneath the epidermis and is much thicker than the top layer. It provides strength and elasticity to skin. It also contains hair follicles, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, blood vessels and nerves.

Sebaceous glands These secrete an oily substance called sebum onto hair and skin that helps keep the skin moist. During puberty your glands enlarge and produce more sebum. Hair follicles may become blocked with dirt, slowing the flow of sebum to the skin’s surface. If infected by bacteria, damage to the surrounding tissues may result in inflammation causing a pimple.

Subcutaneous Tissue (inner most layer) This is a fatty layer directly below the dermis. This tissue gives shape to the body and acts as a heat insulator. Complete Skin Facts – True or False. Complete Know your skin quiz.

What is acne? Acne is a skin condition that develops in the pores of the skin around the hair follicles and oil producing glands. It is characterised by the appearance of pimples, blackheads and whiteheads on the face, neck, chest and back. Pimples are a natural occurrence. Normally oil that is produced by the sebaceous glands flows up the hair follicles or pores to the skin’s surface. When the amount of oil increases (at puberty) it can combine with dead skin cells within the follicles to clog pores.

What a pimple really is

Pimples The blockage, also called a plug, allows acne bacteria to thrive. Bacteria in the blocked pore breaks down into acids causing redness and swelling. The body’s defence mechanism then fights back, produces pus and a pimple develops. Plugs exposed to air = blackheads Plugs still under the skin = whiteheads

Who suffers from acne? 90% of young people get pimples from time to time. For the majority it will be in a mild form, but in 15% of cases the acne will be severe! Acne almost always begins at puberty and affects the year old age group, peaking at 14 to 17 for girls and for boys.

Contributory Factors to acne HORMONES – adolescents are particularly prone to attacks because hormonal changes in the body increase the activity of the sebaceous glands HEREDITARY FACTORS – some families are particularly prone to acne DIET – There are many myths associated with food and acne. There is no evidence that diet plays an essential part in causing pimples. Just eat a healthy well balanced diet to ensure you are looking after yourself.

Pimples – True or False 1. Scrubbing skin hard will prevent pimples. 2. Squeezing pimples gets rid of them faster. 3. Chocolate and greasy foods cause pimples. 4. Pimples are contagious. 5. Stress can cause pimples. 6. Blackheads are black because of dirt. 7. Pimples only affect teenagers 8. Wearing makeup can cause pimples 9. Pimples are hereditary 10. There is nothing that can be done for pimples.

Pimples – True or False Q1False Q2False Q3False Q4False Q5False Q6False Q7False Q8False Q9True Q10False

Preventing Pimples Establish a daily routine Wash your face twice daily Look after your general health and wellbeing Treat quickly if pimples arise

Treating Pimples You can use specific pimple treatment If your skin becomes red, dry or itchy reduce treatment. DO NOT SQUEEZE, pick or pop pimples – this can lead to infection. Be patient – stick to your daily routing