Skin’s Immunity vs. Modern Lifestyle

Just as our body’s immune system protects us, fends off diseases and keeps us healthy, our skin’s immunity gives it the amazing power to fight off things that age us-- like the sun’s UV rays, air pollution and stress.

UV rays	Air Pollution	Stress… at Home or at Work

Skin’s immunity gives our skin the astonishing power to regenerate, heal and repair damage and keeps our skin flawlessly beautiful and wrinkle-free. Unfortunately, as skin gets older and is exposed to harsh chemicals, our skin’s immunity starts to slow down. Our once beautiful skin loses its healthy glow and wrinkle-resisting power. Soon, the all-too-familiar signs of ageing -- dark spots, wrinkles, roughness, and dry skin start to appear.

Irritation: Another Culprit Behind Premature Ageing

Exposure to chemicals, soap, alcohol, fragrance, colouring, animal products and mineral oil in some make-up and skincare products may break down the skin’s protective barrier, leaving it vulnerable to irritation and free radical damage. Symptoms of heightened sensitivity are dryness and tautness after cleansing; redness, flakiness, breakouts; and blotchiness and redness after extended sun exposure. Chronic irritation speeds up skin ageing and the onset of wrinkles and uneven skin tone.

To restore balance to your skin, you must first eliminate the most basic cause of skin irritation – the damaging ingredients commonly found in skincare products. Second, you must strengthen its defences to enable it to produce its own protective elements.

Unlocking The Secret To Healthier, Younger-Looking Skin

Now, there is a way to make your skin look and behave younger!

By increasing your skin’s immunity, you increase its ability to repair, regenerate, and resist ageing. Dramatically improve your appearance and start winning the war against uneven skin tone, sagging skin and wrinkles.

The Langerhans cells in the epidermal layer of the skin are key components in your skin's immune system. They are responsible for protecting skin from foreign elements, as well as promoting skin renewal and repairing cellular damage. They have the power to boost collagen production, shorten wound repair time, defend against external threats (such as sun, smoke, environmental assault), and mitigate the effects of stress - causing a remarkable reduction in the ugly appearance of wrinkles, blemishes, age spots and other skin problems.

A fully activated Langerhans cell is truly a youth enhancing biological wonder machine!

Cells are “held together” by collagen. As we age, skin cells die and these dead cells are “unglued” from the collagen by “collagenase”, an enzyme released by Langerhans cells. This debris is “gobbled up” by the Langerhans cells, making room for new healthy cells.

Langerhans cells also activate the secretion of epidermal growth factors to enhance collagen production. Without this process, there would be cross-linking of collagen, which creates wrinkles and granulisation around dead tissue, which adds to the appearance of ageing signs.

Unfortunately, the sun’s UV rays, certain artificial ingredients in cosmetics and skincare products, chlorine in the tap water, and overexposure to air-conditioning destroy, damage or weaken Langerhans cells. That’s why it’s extremely difficult to maintain healthy skin today without giving it a little help.

How do you tell if your skin’s immunity needs a helping hand:

• Skin feels dry and taut after washing with soap
• Skin turns red, flakes or breaks out after using particular types of skincare products
• Skin appears blotchy or red after extended exposure to the sun
  

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