The Structure of the Skin
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
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