Facts About Skin
The skin is the body’s largest organ. It’s our first line of defense against the outside world, including irritants and allergens. A normal, healthy skin barrier makes your skin even, toned and smooth, with no redness or inflammation.
Skin is the largest organ of a human body. Water accounts for 60-70% of our body weight. Your skin needs water to give it strength and elasticity.
The epidermis is the thin outer layer of your skin, which contains dead skin cells. It’s this epidermis that turns over every 28 days, by shedding dead skin cells and replacing with fresh new ones. As we age, the skin cycle slows to about 45 – 90 days in our 40’s – 60’s.
Stress triggers a high level of cortisol and inflammatory molecules called cytokines that spread throughout the body. This can lead to a rise in inflammatory markers that break down collagen molecules in skin.
Skincare Tips
Thinnest to thickest texture is a good rule of thumb. Let small molecules penetrate through so they will not be blocked by ingredients in the larger molecules. To have a full absorption of the skincare products you apply, follow the guideline on the left.
Applying water-based products before oil-based products is a key. Oil can block water from penetrating. You’re more likely to have oils at the top and water underneath, so you can try to trap water under the oil to seal in moisture and maximize moisture retention.
A gentle massage is always perfect. Incorporating a face massage in the skincare routine will increase the effectiveness of the products. It helps improve the circulation and delivers a fresh dose of oxygen to skin. There was a two- to three- fold increase in active ingredients retained in skin.
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Always apply products in an inward to outward, from bottom to top direction. Apply skincare with a light touch and massage it into skin by your index and middle fingers. Do not forcefully rub – can cause friction, stretch the skin and break down collagen and elastic which will cause wrinkles and sagging.
Hypersensitive skin – do a Patch Test.
MDSUN products are dermatologist-tested and clinically proven as hypoallergenic, but a patch test is an insurance to super hypersensitive skin during some extreme cases. Dab a small amount of the skincare behind your
ar and wait for the result after 24 hours.Allergic Reactions = Redness + Swelling + Itching
