What Are Free Radicals? Categories: Biology of Skin Ageing Oxidative stress occurs when an oxygen molecule splits into single atoms with unpaired electrons, which are called free radicals. Tags: free radicalsRooibosskinSkin Care
How Does Inflammation Affect My Skin? Categories: Biology of Skin Ageing Your immune system is important for maintaining your overall health. It works to detect and neutralise foreign invaders, such as infectious microbes and even cancer cells. When this happens, inflammation can occur. Tags: inflammationskinSkin Care
Wrinkles Categories: Biology of Skin Ageing Wrinkles are creases, folds, or ridges in the skin. They normally appear as people get older, but they can also develop after spending a long time in water. Tags: skinSkin Carewrinkles
Difference Between Skin Types and Skin Conditions Categories: Skin Types and Skin Conditions Our skin is very complex. With all of the information there is to know about skin and how to take care of it, it’s not surprising that so many people confuse their skin type with a skin condition. Tags: skinSkin Careskin conditionSkin Types
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