Why does the shower get dirty?There are details that we don't pay attention to until they start to bother us or when we're having friends over and we want everything to be sparkling. One such detail is the hygiene and working order of our shower. The truth is that a lot of dirt…
Introduction: What is Sunburn?Sunburn is a burn resulting from excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun without adequate protection. It is more common in summer, when days are longer and temperatures encourage people to spend more time outdoors for leisure, sports or work activities. Often, people only realise they have been overexposed…
Introduction: Why does skin need more attention in summer?Enjoying the sun in summer requires extra care for our skin, as we are not as green as trees and plants, so intense sun exposure, heat and constant perspiration compromise the skin's health and its natural balance. The skin needs to be properly protected to…
IntroductionDid you know that water is to our body what oil is to a car engine? An engine cannot function without oil, just as the delicate and specific “engines” of our body – cells and organs – cannot function without water. Without water, without hydration, no process, reaction, or exchange of chemicals and information…
Water from the public distribution network is called drinking water, i.e. it is considered safe for human consumption. To do this, it must meet the microbiological, physical, chemical and radioactive criteria established by the public health regulations dictated by the WHO, the European Union and the Directorate-General for Health. However, there are two very important…
The conjunctiva is a very thin, transparent membrane (mucous membrane) that covers and protects the white part of the eye (called the sclera) and the inside of the eyelids. Its main functions are to protect and lubricate the rest of the external ocular structures against aggressive agents, and to provide immune defense. The most…


