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Skin Anatomy

admin — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:29:19 +0000

The skin is the largest organ of the people. Depending on body size and body weight of their surface 1,5-2 m2. The skin has a mass of 3,5-10 kilograms and makes about 16 percent of body weight from.
While the skin on the feet and hands as a bar skin, is the rest of the body of the so-called skin covered fields. Together with the skin appendages such as hair, nails, sweat and sebaceous glands characterized by skin, the genetic unique appearance of the people and also met a number of tasks:
* Protective, shielding the interior of the body as mechanical, thermal and chemical barrier
* Temperature regulation by constriction or enlargement of the skin blood vessels
* Regulation of water, for example by supply of fluid and salts (sweating)
* Defined function, for example, by perception of thermal stimuli, touch, pain
* Immune function, for example in the context of infectious diseases and allergies
* Communication, for example, by blushing or testator
The knowledge of Finals of the skin is an important prerequisite for their function and disease understanding.

Urea and arginine hydrochloride in skin dryness

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:44:46 +0000

At the age it is very important to Feuchtigsverlust of the skin by moisturizing creams and emulsions offset.
Dry skin is one of the typical changes of aging skin, so be retroactive greasy creams (for example, urea 5-10%) and water retention Externa used to the water to stabilize the skin . Dermatokosmetischen Many products can be not only the visual appearance, but also a number of dermatoses prevention. It is important to the dehydration of the skin at the age offset should be moisturizing creams and emulsions are used regularly. The gels containing urea Externa requires special attention, because urea has a very high water retention capacity in the skin. Gels containing urea creams have soothing effect on itching and scaly skin. With increasing age reduces the natural proportion of urea in the epidermis as a consequence of the strong keratinisation of keratinocytes and sebaceous glands are less active. In connection with the moisture in the skin is Arginin ones. From arginine by means of the enzyme Arginase urea off.
Consequently, the external application of arginine chloride to an increased urea synthesis of the corneal cells, which thus also for a reduction in dry skin care. The advantage argininhaltiger ointments to harnstoffhaltingen Externa could thus stimulating dermal natural enzyme system, because increased substrate leads to an increased implementation in urea .

This peeling occurs only to a slight peeling of the skin treatment.

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:39:49 +0000

A surface peeling occurs around 0.06 millimeters in the epidermis, the stratum corneum in one. The peeling substances are naturally occurring acids, alpha hydroxy acids. These include glycol, milk, lemon, almond and tartaric acid. Glycolic acid is well suited for light skin peeling treatments.
The acids are used in concentrations of 20 – 70 percent with different pH values used, this increases the water retention capacity of the skin. The stratum corneum is relaxed and before frost formation is the skin is neutralized with sodium bicarbonate.This method has proved to be relatively effective beside ungsarm out. Another substance is peeling trichloracetic (TCA) at a concentration of 20% until this occurs in the stratum of the dermis papillare on. There is consequently increased the number of fibroblasts, so the new production of type I collagen is initiated. This leads to a slight Hautschalung with erythema and desquamation (slight inflammation, redness) in the next three to five days.

How well your skin through the winter comes

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:32:42 +0000

Winter Skin Care Whether indoors or outdoors, the air is much drier than in the warmer seasons. With decreasing temperature, the relative humidity. That is, the colder the air is, the less moisture it can absorb. With the temperature decrease changes the metabolism of the skin. If the temperature below 8 degrees Celsius, the sebaceous glands their activities. Due to the shortage of oil (sebum) is protective to the skin from drying protect, weaker. This breathable protective film (coat hydro lipid) it is now artificially build. Especially hands and face, the harsh climate at the most exposed, with rich creams should be protected before it goes out of the house. Not only outdoors but also indoors, the air is very dry. For our skin and our health would be a Luftfeuchigkeit 40 to 60 percent of optimal. To strain, dry room air to defuse can special humidifier or simply filled with water bowls should be established.
Valuable tips for skin care in winter:
* Protect the delicate facial skin in the open air with a special cold cream.
* When eincremen the neck should not be neglected. The delicate neck by scarves and turtleneck additionally mechanically strained.
* Nourish your skin at night with a special moisture-rich night cream to the moisture loss of the skin by heating the dry air be in balance.
* The facial cleaning should also be noted that the face of water contains no alcohol, because the would be “stressed” skin even more dry.
* Sunscreen for the face and lips are also a must in winter.
* Even if it is at the low outdoor temperatures tempting, it should not be too hot a shower (not exceeding 36 degrees) and not too long (max. 10 minutes). Because it dries the skin out further. Cold showers are warm change of course allowed and stimulate the metabolism!
* Especially pampering oil baths are caregivers or Shower Cream Oil, which a thin protective film on the skin behind.
* Extra care for winter gustiest hands: thick eincremen evening, gloves and leave overnight.
* The body also needs a lot of moisture from inside – make sure you know in winter enough fluid (at least 1 ½ – 2 liters per day) at best, in the form of mineral water or tea.
* Vitamins do not forget! Citrus fruits, pineapple and kiwi fruit not only taste good, but also provide lots of important vitamins!

Prevention of early aging

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:30:16 +0000

It is very important to the skin from the outset to maintain and protect. Particularly intense sunlight makes the skin to create.
The extrinsic skin aging can reduce sun exposure by the skin will be low, especially the summer sun-11-15 clock-should be avoided. In this context, an adequate sun protection, and clothing, as well as creams, of particular importance. It is advisable in the summer of creams or lotions with a sun protection factor of 30 to use, so is the received UV dose in the skin by a factor of 30 lower. Even on a regular irradiation in solariums is discouraged. It is not just an older skin, but also skin diseases mostly have their origin in the damage caused by UV radiation have been caused. Important for the preventive measures of skin aging are also a healthy and conscious lifestyle, either by frequent alcohol nor nicotine consumption is included. Stress and sleep deficits should also be avoided because of the melatonin metabolism is also important for a healthy appearance is.
Skin against skin aging
Both sebaceous glands as well as keep the skin slightly acidic, a pH 4-7
The healthy skin may be harmful external influences by the special skin system parry. On the one hand, this is through the skin-lipid barrier and where the protective acid. The skin-lipid barrier usually prevents the evaporation of the body’s own water and prevents dehydration of a prior. As for the skin care is important that only care and cleaning products are used, the pH of the skin do not attack and harm. Also intensive washing action of the skin with soaps and detergents can harm strongly acid sheath. In particular, hot baths and showers to attack the protective barrier, it is also water can then penetrate the skin and it comes to skin Aufquillen individual lots. To Einseifen washing lotions should only be used, the skin-neutral, ie in a pH range from 5 to 6.5 lie.
For the regular care of the skin, there are numerous creams and lotions to buy, it is important that these little preservatives and does not contain alcohol, as these can trigger allergic reactions.
Creams and lotions always contain a water-soluble and a fat phase. The ratio of the two components determines the effect of each drug. So is an “oil in water” emulsion (O / W) with a few Olpartikeln moved. The property of these O / W creams is that it quickly into the skin and passes for a rapid effect provide moisture. These lotions are especially suitable for oily and normal skin. Lotions, water in oil (W / O) consist of a large proportion of lipids and little water. The result of the application is that these creams a return greasy effect, they do not so quickly as O / W creams and may often feel sticky to. W / O emulsions for dry skin are recommended. Even skin oils, which are based on mineral oils, are recommended. They prevent the evaporation of water and thus strengthen the skin barrier. The very high fat creams stabilize the fat content of the skin and are also contrary to the water loss. Deodorants may be the sweat and smell less, because they contain disinfectants that kill germs. However, this can result in the protective acid attack.
Regular sauna visits can be cleaned clogged sebaceous glands, also has this relaxing form of positive effects on the immune system and strengthens the skin’s natural functions.

Hyaluronic acid for more volume

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:25:01 +0000

Hyaluronic acid is in the area of wrinkles injected, it binds water in the tissues and leads to a volume increase of the skin.
For several years, hyaluronic acid is successful in the wrinkle treatment, due to the strong water retention properties. Hyaluronic acid occurs in all mammals and bacteria. The preparations in practice usually stem from rooster combs or biotechnologically from Streptococcus (bacteria) (17). The acid is not antigen, which means there is no risk of allergy. However, intolerance to food additives occur in the preparation. The gel is in the area of wrinkles injected, it binds water in the tissues and leads to a volume increase of the skin.
The injections have positive effects on the loss of elasticity of the skin. The skin thickness, as well as the density increases skin by Kollagenbiosynthese is suggested. The improved retention of water in the dermis, there is a visible smoothing of the skin surface relief . After six to twelve week, the treatment to be repeated, since fully hyaluronic acid zuruckbildet.
Disadvantage of this method is the fact that regular injections are necessary for a lasting success to obtain, but they are the skin, which they aged by stress phenomena has lost.

Vitamins that get under your skin

admin — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:20:00 +0000

Vitamins are not only important for health. Thus, a lack of vitamin A to skin dryness and excessive keratinisation the skin.
An important antioxidant is vitamin A, it is important for growth, bone formation and to maintain a healthy skin. The organism can be beta-carotenoids in a step metabolism of vitamin A form. A dietary deficiency of vitamin A derivatives, leads to skin dryness, excessive keratinisation of the skin (hyperkeratosis), and mucosal changes . The degradation of collagen and elastic fibers by elastase and collagenase enzymes is reduced by vitamin A, so that the connective tissue by the metabolic products of the vitamin is strengthened. High levels of carotenoids such as lycopene and beta-carotene, can demonstrate a youthful skin creating. Foods rich in carotenoids include, for example, carrots, broccoli, spinach, apricots, papayas and peppers. The effect of vitamin E is also interesting for the skin because of this fat-soluble antioxidant, a protective effect on vitamin A and thus exerts the skin-enhancing effect can support. Vitamin E is in cereals, oils and nuts contain.
If you have high oxidative stress is an increased need for vitamin C to cover, because vitamin C is consumed quickly, here are citrus fruits and peppers.
For the flare of DNA-reactive molecules are green tea in the discussion because of the ingredients Polyphenolfraktionen and Epigallocatechingallat. These effects have also many fruits and nuts, which contain Cur cumin. In addition, the tea contains flavonoids and phenols also krebsvorbeugende properties.

Moonstruck : Moon bath!!

admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:53:46 +0000

New Moon: The body can go
This phase is for a fresh start and cleaning, i.e., the moon now supports the renewal and cleansing skin processes in the body perfectly. It is also the time for the deep cleansing facial and body. Go into the sauna or steam room and to do something now for your fitness. . Since redness and swelling at the new moon phase quickly go back, this is also the time for Depilation (eg for waxing).

Increasing Moon: The body gathers
At this stage your body is very receptive and storage capabilities, because it is the time of the recording, construction, collection and recycling. For your beauty program means: Treat yourself to everything that nourishes your skin: rich masks, hair wraps, moisturizing and regenerating creams, Sweets and grease left in this phase more traces than usual, so be sure in the days of this phase as low-fat diet (such as salads, vegetables, fruits) and not to eat late at night If you want a new hairdo, is now the right time. When the moon increasingly cut hair should sit particularly well. The hair grows at faster while increasing the moon after, but the cut lasts longer and the hair grows stronger after. In addition, a new hair color is particularly good because the hair color of the moon allegedly growing increasingly absorbs.

Full Moon: The body finds
In this time of the recording and regeneration, we are irritated than usual and our pain is significantly higher. Now states: relaxation and stress reduction. Treat yourself to a comprehensive wellness program in your own four walls, or get a massage. However, you avoid skin irritations caused by the removal of unwanted hairs caused by (wait until the new moon!). Even the sauna you should visit out of consideration for your circulation to the moon-phase move.

Decreasing the Moon: The body is from
In this phase of metabolism is running at full speed – the best time to start a diet. Use the period of dispensing also to cleanse blemished skin, for example, with a peeling or a facial chamomile bath, the dirt and toxins from the skin . Who is an anti-cellulite treatment tackle wants now has the best chances. D The time is also ideal for purification and draining – you should be extra liquid that. Insert one or two “drinking days” a (very good ginger tea ).

Conclusion
The influences of the moon on the people (and nature) are undisputed. In special moon and lunar calendars, books you can read the lunar phases and detailed how the moon on your body and your lives.

Face mask

admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:02:58 +0000

What are the face masks?

The face masks are skin care complementary health of the skin and applying
creams on the face. Traditionally, it
does not recommend face masks more than once or twice a week. The face masks are
made on skin cleaned with a mild The mask is removed usually by a new toilet
face. The masks are cosmetics containing substances applied several minutes
(usually about ten minutes) thickly on his face. There are different types of
masks which are the most frequent
moisturizing masks, masks soothing, masks tensors, masks stain and purifying
masks.

The moisturizing facial masks

Moisturizing masks have as their name suggests-designed to "moisturize"
skin. They therefore to fight against dry skin. The masks generally contain
moisturizers. Substances that will cover the skin and prevent it from losing
water (restoration of the film hydrolipidic) and substance "hydrating" which
will accumulate in the surface layer of the skin (stratum corneum).

Mask for the face

The soothing masks are designed to fight against the irritation of the skin,
intolerance and sensitivities of the skin. The masks are generally soothing
– the properties of substances with
anti-inflammatory "
– and active "moisturizers"

Tensors or firming mask for the face

Tensors masks or firming aim to fight against facial wrinkles. Tensors masks or
firming generally contain

– substances with a "tightening" or
"lifting"

– Substances eliminating cell surface
of the skin ( "exfoliation") type of fruit acids

– and active "moisturizers"

Masks stain for the face

Masks "stain" are intended to fight against the pigmentation of the skin and
brown sun spots. Masks "stain" generally contain

– Substances with properties slightly
depigmenting

– and substance eliminating cell
surface of the skin ( "exfoliation")
type of fruit acids

Purifying mask for the face

Masks "purifying" are intended to fight against the facial seborrhea (oily skin
and shiny, often associated with the acne,
the pores …). Masks "purifying" generally contain

– Substances which reduce property
seborrhea, remove and drain the oil (argile. ..)

– Substances eliminating cell surface
of the skin ( "exfoliation") type of fruit acids

Facial Scrub

admin — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:51:13 +0000

What’s the use of facial scrub?

The facial scrub is a skin care facial designed to illuminate the complexion
and refine the skin. The facial scrubs are part of care face additional health
of the skin and applying creams on the face. Traditionally, it does not
recommend scrubbing more than once or twice a week and avoid peeling on injured
skin (dry skin, redness, tension …)

How do I make a facial scrub

The facial scrub is a treatment to wash his face and neck with a product
containing abrasive substances (powder cores, wax beads, salicylic acid …).

The scrubs are made, however, a skin previously cleaned with a mild
It is best to avoid using the scrub around the eyes.
In addition, the friction face with the proceeds of scrub must be very mild in
order to avoid triggering irritation of the skin.

The purpose of scrub is to exfoliate ie to remove dead
cells of the superficial
layer of the skin (the stratum corneum) to

- refine the skin (the skin is smooth after the scrub)

- to make the complexion more radiant

- improve the penetration of beauty products (creams, masks
…)

- and stimulate cell renewal of deep layers of the skin.

It is better to choose soft scrubs and ensure that these scrubs are indicated
for the face.