Normal Skin Categories: Skin Types and Skin Conditions Normal skin type is characterised by a radiant complexion. There are very few imperfections, barely visible pores, and no severe sensitivity. It glows with an inner health which indicates good blood circulation. Tags: Normal SkinskinSkin CareSkin Types
Combination Skin Categories: Skin Types and Skin Conditions As the name implies, a combination skin type can be part dry, part oily or part normal in some areas. Like the T-zone (chin, forehead and nose). The most common combination skins are dry with a normal T-zone, or normal with an oily T-zone. Usually the T-zone suffers from large pores, shininess and blackheads. Tags: Combination SkinskinSkin CareSkin Types
Dry Skin Categories: Skin Types and Skin Conditions Dry skin is a common skin condition characterised by insufficient oil content in the upper layers of the skin called the epidermis. Dehydration of the skin or lack of water is confused with a lack of oil in the skin. Tags: Dry SkinskinSkin CareSkin Types
Dehydrated Skin Categories: Skin Types and Skin Conditions Dehydrated skin means that your skin is lacking water. It can be dry and itchy and perhaps dull looking, too. Your overall tone and complexion may appear uneven, and fine lines are more noticeable. Tags: Dehydrated skinskinSkin CareSkin Types
Oily Skin Categories: Skin Types and Skin Conditions Oily skin is characterised by thick, shiny appearance with visible large pores. The skin becomes too oily because the sebaceous glands produce an increased amount of lipids on the skin surface. Tags: Oily SkinskinSkin CareSkin Types
Mature Skin Categories: Skin Types and Skin Conditions Over time, the ability of the sebaceous glands to produce oil slows down, often leading to skin dryness, wrinkles, fine lines, flakiness and other imperfections. Even if you had perfect skin, no one is immune to the skin changes brought about by aging. Tags: Mature skinskinSkin CareSkin Types
Sensitive Skin Categories: Skin Types and Skin Conditions Although not a “skin type” but rather a symptom caused by different factors, Sensitive Skin is characterised by frequent redness, burning, itching or dryness as a reaction of the topical application of skin care products or other stimuli. Tags: Sensitive skinskinSkin CareSkin Types
How The Skin Works Categories: How Skin Works Your skin is amazing. It is the largest organ in your body, and it grows with you from birth to adulthood. It allows you to feel a wide range of sensations, and it protects you from a variety of harm. In addition to providing protection from physical damage, your skin… Tags: dermisepidermishypodermisskinSkin Care
The Epidermis Categories: How Skin Works The epidermis is the outermost layer of our skin. Tough and resilient, protection is its number one job. Think of a parka you may wear in the winter. The inside is lined with soft fleece, providing a layer of warmth. But the outside is made of a strong waterproof material that lets nothing through. It is a similar situation with our own epidermis. Tags: epidermisskin
The Dermis Categories: How Skin Works The dermis might be considered the “core” of the integumentary system(derma- = “skin”), as distinct from the epidermis (epi- = “upon” or “over”) and hypodermis (hypo- = “below”). Tags: dermisskin
The Hypodermis (Subcutaneous Tissue) Categories: How Skin Works Subcutaneous tissue, which is also known as the hypodermis, is the innermost layer of skin. It’s made up of fat and connective tissues that house larger blood vessels and nerves, and it acts as an insulator to help regulate body temperature. Tags: hypodermisskinSubcutaneous tissue
Sebum, Sweat, Skin pH and Acid Mantle Categories: How Skin Works Sebum is an oily secretion produced by sebacious glands, tiny ducts adjacent to hair follicles. Sebum is secreted into the follicle, from which it spreads over the hair and skin. The main role of sebum is to waterproof the skin and hair. Tags: phSebumskinSweat