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.
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UV rays |
Air Pollution |
Stress…
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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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