Daily Skincare Routine

INTRODUCTION • Skin is the biggest organ in body. It's important to know it's biological structure before we start our skincare routine. Epidermis • Made up of keratinocytes (skin cells) which are constantly renewing with new cells and dead keratinocytes are shedding in stratum corneum. The process takes one month and it slows down as we age. So cleaning skin and exfoliating it is very important. • It's bottom layer produce melanin which protects us from UV rays and give skin its colour. We tan because skin produce more melanin to protect it against UV rays. • Skincare will ever only treat epidermis. If you want to go deeper use prescription or needle with doctor's advice. Dermis • It contains blood vessels & nerves (that gives us sense of touch) and hair follicle & oil glands. • Made up of 2 proteins 1) Collagen - gives shape and fullness to the skin 2) Elastin - gives skin its resilience and ability to snap ...