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What Happens to Skincare Once Applied?

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What Happens to Skincare Once Applied?

If skin is an effective physical barrier that is designed to keep things out, what happens to all those products we apply to our skin? Do creams, lotions, and serums penetrate the skin and do what they are intended to do? What goes on with the skin after we apply our favorite formulas?


Continue reading as we dive a little into the structure of the skin, how it works, and the science of skincare. 


Skin structure and how it works


As the largest organ in the body, the skin serves as the first line of defense against infection and other harmful invaders. Apart from preventing the entry of microbes into the body, the skin (via sweat glands) secretes oil or sweat, which contains natural antibiotics that kill microbes. 


The skin has three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. The epidermis consists of the stratum corneum, which is made up of dead skin cells. The dermis or the middle layer is where the blood vessels, skin proteins ( collagen and elastin), connective tissues, and sweat glands are located. And lastly, the hypodermis, which is the innermost layer of the skin, contains fat and connective tissues. 


It is easier for skincare ingredients to penetrate in areas with thinner skin. Facial skin, for instance, is thinner than the skin on the palms of the hand and soles of the feet. It is also worth noting that thin skin is also more fragile and can be sensitive to regular skin care products, particularly the eyelids or the skin around the eyes.


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