Immunity Introduction When it comes to the immune system, two words that are most important are antigens and antibodies. To put it simply, antigens are any foreign bodies or toxins that initiate an immune response in the body. Antibodies are proteins produced by the body to fight against these antigens. Let us just assume our body’s immune system and its response as an interesting drama that plays as long as we live. Now, certainly, it should have some main characters without which the drama never unfolds. White blood cells (WBC) , also known as leukocytes are the key factors or main characters that help build and maintain a strong immune system in our body. They circulate through the blood vessels and lymphatic vessels and do a constant patrol every time so that our body is always ready to fight any foreign body. WBCs are mainly 2 types: Phagocytes Lymphocytes Phagocytes As the name suggests, these cells engulf and absorb the pathogens, just like that! Remember the terms Neutrophils
Similar to your body, your skin absorbs everything that is topically applied on it. Whilst you invest in the best skincare treatments for a healthier complexion, it is also key to apply the best quality of makeup on your skin to keep up with its health. Natural makeup is all the hype these days but the word ‘natural’ is used too often by conventional makeup brands and has lost its meaning in translation. Confused? Read on as to understand the difference between natural, organic and chemical makeup. How Does Organic Makeup Differ From Natural Makeup? When a makeup product is labelled as ‘certified organic’, its ingredients claim to be grown and sourced using organic methods – it must be grown without pesticides, GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) chemical fertilizers or sulphates. However, labelling a makeup product as natural translates to it being sourced from plant extracts or animal by-products including Cow’s milk, Ghee and more. Most conventional makeup brands us