Skin Explained
Skin Explained
The skin is the body’s largest organ. Its health and surface appearance are determined byenvironmentalfactors as well as the function of the other components that compromise the layersbelow.
The Epidermis
Outermost layer of skin, the epidermis is made up primarily of dead skin cells and serves as a protective barrier between the body and the environment. The uppermost layer is the Stratum Corneum which is made of corneocytes (flat, dead skin cells) forming skin’s barrier. The bottom layer, Basal layer, is where pigment is produced.
The Dermis
The middle layer of skin where most of your skin’s primary functions take place, as your nerves, proteins, glands, enzymes and blood vessels are located here. Contains collagen and elastin which provide support and structure to skin.
The Hypodermis
Also known as subcutaneous tissue, this layer of skin lies below the epidermis and dermis and is comprised mainly of fat, blood vessels, and nerves. It provides thermal insulation and mechanical protection to the body.
Addressing Your Skin Concerns From the Bottom Up
Understanding the basics of how your skin functions and operates is integral to establishing an effective skin care routine. Knowing which parts and elements of your skin to target with the right ingredients and products is the most effective way to help to address different skin conditions.
The Dermocosmetica suite of products are supported by published clinical studies and proven clinical research of ingredient technologies from the Skin Health & Beauty Pyramid.
The Skin Health & Beauty Pyramid provides physicians, clinicians, and patients with a “roadmap”, a clinically based solution to the challenge of attaining optimal skin health and beauty, intended to improve professional and patient education, simplify product selection and improve clinical outcome.
The Skin Health & Beauty Pyramid is based on three hierarchal components, arranged in ascending order of priority from bottom to top. The base of the pyramid defines the ‘must have daily’ fundamental skin protection and repair ingredients and functions that should be the foundation of all skincare regimens. The middle or core of the pyramid defines the ingredients and functions that a patient ‘needs to have’ to help transform, normalise and rejuvenate skin. The top of the pyramid defines the ‘nice to have’ ingredients and functions that provide cell stimulation. These are the newer, promising technologies that can help reduce the visible signs of ageing and optimise skin health and beauty.
The Skin Health & Beauty Pyramid is a simple, systematic approach to prioritising skincare products based on published clinical research and clinical experience. Long term skin health and beauty can be achieved by following the pyramid.
The performance and delivery of all Dermocosmetica products are supported by published clinical studies and proven clinical research of ingredient technologies from the Skin Health & Beauty Pyramid. Dermocosmetica’s suite of products are not based on a single “hero” product or ingredient, rather all of our brands follow the philosophy established by the Skin Health & Beauty Pyramid. We believe that skincare regimes can be effective, simple and affordable when patients use products that follow the roadmap set by the Skin Health & Beauty Pyramid.