Normal skin

Sufficient sebum but not greasy shine

Natural moisturizing factor (NMF):

combinations of free amino acids, and other moisture-attracting elements such as lactic acid, urea and salts.

NMF Function :
supple (elastic).

Hold moisture to keep skin soft and

All not normal: Sebacious gland more in Forehead, nose

& cheeks.
Thus Combination Skin.

Glycoprotein-Lipoprotein : Cement degenerate & leads to SCALING. Solution Emollients : Emollients/Moisturizer : That soften and soothe the skin

Moisturizer : Complex mixtures of chemical agents specially designed to make the external layers of the skin(epidermis) softer and more pliable, by increasing its hydration (water content) by reducing evaporation. Emollients have three basic properties:
Occlusion - providing a layer of oil on the surface of the skin to slow water loss and thus increase the moisture content of the stratum corneum Humectant - increasing the water-holding capacity of the stratum corneum

Lubrication - adding slip or glide across the skin.

Causes:

Exposure to wind and cold Decrease secretion of sebum Grease dissolved due to grease solvent secretion

More moisture lost. Cause distress to cells and die. Production of Histamine Even bleeding Caring:

Coating with greasy, waxy or oily film.

Humectant (Water proofing by emollient)

Cold cream, Night cream, Nourishing cream, Oil mask. Glycerol, PG, Sorbitol, Soluble collagen, Soluble elastin, Vit. E or Estrogen pH balanced cream and lotions

Replace NMF

Citric/lactic acid to restore skin condition from alkaline soap.

Causes:

Squames+greasy sloughed off/mixed. Leads to Blackheads, Spots & pimples of ache Keratin +sebum = comedone

Caring:

Soap and water Intensive care cleansing lotions (Alcohol as astringent that casues constriction of tissues) Oil absorbent face mask Astringent lotion Galvanic electrotherapy to loose comedones High frequency electrotherapy

Two types:
Premature aging Natural aging : Environmental factors (Exposed) : Hormones (Exposed & Unexposed)

Natural aging:
Less active sebacious gland - dry skin. Protein fibre network break up firmness & elasticity. Decreased epidermis growth rate. Decreased hormone activity menopause. Men slow hormone activity decrease. Senile skin Thin epidermis.

Delay natural aging:

Rejuvenating Cream Soluble collagen

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Facelifts & Plastic Surgery

Protection from Premature aging:

UV protection

Sebum Absorbs UV
Melanin Tan development (Sun burn) Stratum corneum Squames layer

High intensity UV rays:

Collagen & Elastin breaks at dermis wrinkles

Cancer: Half/midday sun