Your skin is a living organ that surrounds and protects you. It fulfils vital functions for the general health of your organism – including temperature regulation, melanin production and fluid storage.
It is an organ that is both internal and external. It can be damaged by outside environmental factors such as the sun’s rays and pollution. However it can also suffer internal diseases or changes that originate in its own tissues.
The epidermis, this is the layer that is in contact with the outside, and it is made up of layers of cells. The most abundant of these cells are keratinocytes (which make keratin) and melanocytes (which protect us from solar radiation).
Under the epidermis is the dermis, where the nerve endings and sweat glands are located.
And lastly is the hypodermis or subcutaneous tissue, which essentially is made up of fat.
Protects
Protects your body from the weather and damage from
the environment.
Defends
The cells fight infections
Mantains
Its role is to keep your body hydrated and at a steady temperature
Feels
It connects us with our environment; is the main channel for the senses
Your skin also fulfils another very important function: your appearance.
This is essential for your self-esteem and sense of self-worth. ooking good, and being comfortable and in harmony with the way you look is essential to feeling good, both about yourself and your surroundings.
Dry
Unable to maintain an optimal state of hydration, it is exposed to more stressors and has a tendency to redness and peeling.
Oily
With excessive production of fatty substances, it is characterised by shininess and dilated pores, and can suffer from abnormalities such as acne.
Normal
The skin is properly hydrated, balanced, has no signs of abnormalities, and is in good health.
Mixed
Combines areas of mixed skin with oily skin You may have shininess around the chin, nose and forehead and yet tightness and redness in the cheek area.
Fragile or sensitive
Reactive and delicate when subject to damaging effects, changes or tissue fineness.
Your skin is specially designed to receive, withstand and protect you from environmental stressors, thanks to its prodigious renewing capability. But even so, there are factors that weaken it and reduce its regenerative capacity.
Pollution
Pollution particles adhere to the skin, reducing the production of Vitamin E and C, which causes the appearance of spots and wrinkles.
Stress
The skin is a faithful reflection of everything that happens to us. Anxiety, stress and lack of sleep lower our defences, and reduce the protective power of the skin.
The passage of time
Over time, skin tissues lose their tension and density, which leads to wrinkles and marks.
Medical-aesthetic treatments
Some treatments can badly damage the skin, causing serious damage which, if not alleviated, can be irreparable.
Bad habits
Tobacco, alcohol and poor diet are habits that are harmful to the body and skin. They can cause an increase in fat production as well as excessive dryness and sensitivity.
If you don’t care for your skin
properly,
chronic disorders
can develop,
leading to
disease.
Psoriasis
This disease causes skin inflammation and peeling. Weather conditions, skin injuries and stress are triggering factors.
Eczema
This disorder can produce skin redness, swelling, itching and even peeling Possible causes include contact with irritating substances and allergies
Atopic dermatitis
This skin reaction occurs in the form of swelling, redness and itching. Seasonal allergies are one of the most common causes.
Rosacea
The cause is unknown, but it is a very common condition that produces itching and tightness, making capillaries visible and skin redness.
Vitiligo
A disease that is caused by the destruction of melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin, and causes white spots on the skin.
Acne
This skin problem is causes by excess fat in the hair follicles, causing blackheads and pimples.
Melanoma
This is the most serious type of skin cancer and whilst its causes have not been determined, it has been proven that prolonged exposure to UV rays increases the risk of suffering from it.
Taking proper care of the skin is essential to reduce the risk of developing any skin condition that
may damage it.
Balance
A diet rich in antioxidants, drinking plenty of water and using soap
with a neutral pH, help the skin to maintain its equilibrium and health
Repair
Damaged skin may take a while to recover. That’s why it is important to employ care regime that helps alleviate potential conditions
Regeneration
Skin tissues and cells age and deteriorate. Trying to keep them active and young is essential for your skin to continue to do what it should and stay in optimal shape
Prevention
Reducing exposure in the sun, maintaining a good level of hydration, and using cosmetic products that do not contain substances harmful are very simple habits beneficial for the skin
Your skin, the most
powerful ally for good health.
Regeneración y reparación intensa
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