SKIN STRUCTURE
The skin has a layered structure. The epidermis, the visible part of the skin, is the outermost protective layer.

The epidermis (foreskin) is 0.11 mm thick and consists of 15-25 layers of epidermal usually keratinocyte cells. In the dermis layer, there is a layer rich in collagen, blood vessels and glands. The most important task of the epidermis is to defend the skin against harmful external effects and to maintain the moisture balance inside. 20-25% of epidermal cells are melanocytes, which produce the protective pigment melanin, which determines the color of the skin. Basically, the dermis consists of three substances. These are collagen, elastin, protein fibers and certain polysaccharides. These substances provide durability, flexibility and moisture retention properties to the skin. Under the dermis layer, there is the layer that we call the stratum basale, where new cells are constantly produced.

Cells gradually travel to the upper layers of the skin and begin to lose their vitality in about 14 days and accumulate at the top as a result, forming the stratum corneum (horn-like layer). As a result of the accumulation of dead keratinocytes in this layer, a callus layer of 1-5 mm is formed. In order for a normal skin to maintain its health and beauty, the top dead cells must be shed and regenerated constantly.

SKIN CARE

Our skin is the largest organ of our body. It protects all other organs against external factors by enveloping them. Minerals, vitamins and important elements necessary for our body are stored under our skin and our organs make use of these stores when necessary.

In this context, protecting our skin, which plays an important role, is of great importance in terms of health. In terms of beauty, whether we are a woman or a man, a perfect, glowing skin is our most special accessory. No matter what age we are, we all want to have healthy, well-groomed and beautiful skin. Our skin is a window to our inner world and is an indicator of how fast we age.

WHY DOES OUR SKIN AGE?

It depends on two factors.

1-) External aging due to genetic factors: This aging is programmed with genetic factors inherited from the mother and father and cannot be changed.

2-) External aging due to environmental factors: The most important factor in this aging is sun rays (Photo aging). If we do not protect our skin and do not provide adequate care for our skin, the sun spoils the collagen in the skin, causing spots and skin cancer.

In addition, smoking, alcohol, substance abuse, malnutrition, use of wrong cosmetic products, insufficient sleep, air pollution, seasonal changes, stress, hormonal disorders are among the factors that accelerate skin aging.

Twenty percent of the aging process is due to internal factors, and eighty percent to external factors.

Our skin is polluted by the effect of environmental conditions throughout the day. Exhaust fumes, make-up residues, skin’s own secretions, microorganisms accumulate on the skin and prevent the skin from performing its normal functions.

Cleaning the skin and supporting this cleaning with appropriate products eliminates the effects of these negative factors. It relaxes the skin by removing dead cells. It creates a protective layer. It allows the skin to continue its normal functions. The upper skin cells in our skin die over time and are shed, replaced by young cells from the lower layer, and this cycle continues once a month. As a result of aging, this cycle slows down. Old cells cannot be renewed and discarded. The skin becomes rougher, firmer and dehydrated. The radiant and bright appearance of the skin is lost. In order to avoid such situations, it is necessary to have skin care once a month, regardless of whether our skin is problematic or not, in order to protect our skin health and beauty.