The Structure of the Skin

All About Matrix Metalloproteinases

Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) refer to a family of extracellular zinc-dependent neutral endopeptidases which collectively play an important role in embryonal development, tissue regeneration, as well as wound repair. They come from a subclass of proteolytic enzymes which break proteins down … Continue reading

All About Hyaluronic Acid

In case you stripped the middle layer of the skin, the dermis, of all its cells, what would remain is the skin matrix. It is the skin matrix which makes up the various properties of the skin, such as mechanical … Continue reading

Skin can Regulate Body Temperature

Our skin plays an important function in maintaining a normal body temperature. When the body overheats, fewer nerve impulses go to the blood vessels in the skin, causing them to dilate, which increases the flow of warmth to the skin … Continue reading

Collagen is the Key to Skin

With regard to the skin, collagen is the main structural component of the dermis, the innerlayer of skin. It is produced by cells, known as fibroblasts, found scattered throughout the dermis. It controls the strength, structure, firmness as well as … Continue reading

Sweat Glands And Sebum

Sebum refers to an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands in the skin of mammals. Its main purpose is to make the skin as well as hair waterproof besides keeping them from drying out. Excessive sebum, however, tends to … Continue reading

The Various Skin Molecules

The various kinds of biological molecules determine the health, resilience as well as appearance of the skin. The most important skin molecules include collagen, elastin, as well as glycosoaminoglycans and proteoglycans.

Skin provides a Protective Barrier

Layers of the Skin The skin is the body’s largest organ as it measures about one eighth of an inch thick, and comprises roughly 10% of our total bodyweight. Skin is made up of two layers. One is a protective … Continue reading

All About Skin

Skin is the largest organ in the body, which serves a very important set of functions. These include regulating body temperature, maintaining water and electrolyte balance, besides sensing painful and pleasant stimuli. The skin keeps the vital chemicals and nutrients … Continue reading

The Structure of the Skin

Functions of the Skin Once you understand how the skin works biologically, you will be able to make educated choices among the various skin rejuvenation methods. What follows is some information in order to help you in your understanding of … Continue reading

Elastin is a factor in Youthful Skin

Collagen may be a key factor in maintaining healthy, beautiful skin, but there is another protein in our skin which is equally important for the health as well as appearance of our skin. This is elastin, which is a protein … Continue reading





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