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Getting under your skin

 

Skin consists of two main layers, the epidermis on the outside and the dermis underneath.

The epidermis, about as thick as a piece of paper, includes the stratum corneum on the surface; the granular layer that makes fats and proteins; the squamous cell layer that makes keratin for the top layer and works as a water transporter; and the basal (lowest) layer, where the skin renews itself by making new cells. The basal layer also is home to the pigment-producing cells that color the skin.

The dermis, about half an inch thick, is made up of collagen, elastin fibers and a gel called ground substance. This is the part that holds the blood vessels, nerves, hair follicles, and oil and sweat glands. It takes about 28 days for new skin cells to be made in the dermis and work their way up to the outer layer of the epidermis.

 

There are many factors that lead to wrinkles and the crepe-like quality of aging, damaged skin - prolonged unprotected sun exposure, unhealthy lifestyle habits like smoking and overindulging, and the simple passage of time.

While it pays to protect your skin from outside factors by wearing sunscreen and developing a healthier lifestyle, time marches on no matter what you do. And age is the enemy of elastic, healthy, young-looking skin. That's because as we age, our skin stops producing collagen, which contributes to skin strength and elasticity. Its degradation leads to wrinkles that accompany aging. Although many skin care products tout the fact that they contain collagen, the fact is that collagen is too large to be absorbed directly through the skin.

But collagen production can be stimulated by peptides, chains of amino acids that are found naturally in the body. This stimulation makes it possible to slow down the effects of aging and diminish facial wrinkles. That is why stimulating peptides is the most effective anti-aging insurance you can buy.

 

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