Keratinocytes, TEWL, skin barrier... do these terms sound familiar to you? If you are not familiar with them, take note! They will help you better understand your skin and find the ingredients more suitable for her. Discover its meaning and become a true beauty expert.
01.
SKIN BARRIER
The outermost part of the skin, and the one responsible for protecting it and retaining moisture.
hydration. Take care of it to ensure a splendid complexion!
PRO-TIP: REINFORCE IT
Improves the skin's barrier function with formulas that protect it, such as our cream.
iconic:
Diamond Extreme Cream.
02.
CERAMIDES
They are lipids (fats) that act as cement, binding cells together to prevent
the dryness. They form up to 50% of the skin barrier and are key to maintaining hydration.
03.
EPIDERMIS
Our first layer of protection, the most superficial and thinnest of the skin, and which acts as a shield against
to toxins, bacteria or fluid loss.
Below it is the dermis, a thicker, firm and elastic layer, and the hypodermis (or subcutis),
formed especially by fat, which insulates us from changes in temperature.
04.
NATURAL HYDRATION FACTOR
Components of your skin, such as amino acids (which form skin proteins), which capture water
and keep the skin hydrated.
05.
FIBROBLASTS
With F for Firmness. They are a type of dermis cells that produce collagen and other proteins such as elastin, which are key to skin elasticity.
06.
MELANOCYTES
Skin cells that make melanin, responsible for your skin tone. When produced in excess, they appear!
the dark spots!
07.
MICROBIOTA
Microorganisms, bacteria and microbes that inhabit your skin to protect it. Along with the skin barrier they are
our first natural defense.
PRO-TIP: GIVE PREBIOTICS
To maintain the balance of the microbiota, use cosmetics with prebiotics that nourish this flora,
like the serum
Stabilizing Anti-Aging Concentrate.
08.
FREE RADICALS
Unstable molecules that your body, and also your skin, produces when it faces factors such as the sun or
the pollution. They can generate chain reactions known as oxidative stress, which deteriorate the
cells. They are one of the main causes of aging!
PRO-TIP: ANTIOXIDANTS TO THE RESCUE
Antioxidants are the best weapon to combat free radicals in your body and skin; the
You can find it in fruits and vegetables and in cosmetics such as serum
C+C Vitamin 20% Antiox Solution.
09.
KERATINOCYTES
They represent more than 80% of the cells in the epidermis and produce keratin: a protein that improves
barrier function of the skin so that it is well hydrated!
PRO-TIP: RENEWAL FOR MORE PROTECTED SKIN
Help promote the formation of keratinocytes by renewing your skin with an exfoliant such as
Diamond Glyco Extreme Peel.
10.
TEWL (Transepidermal Water Loss)
Transepidermal Water Loss is the name by which the loss of water from the skin is known, which occurs due to
from the weather, soaps, radiation, etc. It is important to control it so that the skin stays in
perfect conditions.
PRO-TIP: BOOST HYDRATION
Control TEWL with ultra-hydrating cosmetics such as essence
Diamond Cocoon Hydrating Essence.
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