Fun Facts About Your Skin
Did you know that your skin is actually your body’s largest organ? Unlike the majority of other organs, your skin is external and visible to the human eye. Its main role is to protect the rest of your body, which is why it is important to prioritize taking care of your skin. That is why daily habits like cleansing, moisturizing, and applying SPF are pertinent to your daily routine.
Here are three reasons to show your skin some extra love and appreciation:
1. Your Skin Tells a Story
Your skin plays a large part in your appearance and is unique to your individual self. According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, 1 inch of your skin is made up of 19 million skin cells, 650 sweat glands, 20 blood vessels, and 1,000 nerve endings! This means your skin works as a coat of armor to protect your body from irritants, allergens, and the sun’s UV rays.
As you age, change, and grow, your skin does, too, and tells a story of your health. Your skin may reveal sun damage from years prior from not applying sunscreen with signs such as uneven pigmentation, freckles, wrinkles, or dark spots. Other rashes, discolorations, or irritations can indicate auto-immune disease, allergies, hormone imbalances, or other serious health conditions. Treat your skin with love and give it the attention it deserves to benefit your overall well-being.
2. Your Skin Renews Itself
You may be familiar with the importance of exfoliating as part of your skin-care routine. This is because the most outer layer of your skin, or epidermis, is actually full of dead skin cells. Although your skin exfoliates itself while you sleep, clearing away, the dead skin cells will brighten the appearance of your skin and clear away any impurities.
Your skin’s regenerative cycle takes place approximately every 28 days, generating new cells at the bottom of the epidermis and gradually shifting to the surface. If you start to use new skincare products, it may take a few of these cycles before noticeable changes take place.
3. Your Skin Regulates Your Body Temperature
In addition to protecting your body, your skin also acts as a thermostat, controlling your body’s temperature. A combination of your blood vessels, body hair, and sweat glands work together to keep your body at the right temperature. When you feel warm, you may start to sweat to help cool you down. Additionally, your blood vessels will dilate, increasing your blood flow and dissipating any heat. If you are feeling particularly cool, your blood vessels will narrow to keep heat trapped in your body and keep you warm.
Healthy, Radiant Skin at Studio 360 Med Spa & Boutique
At Studio 360 Med Spa & Boutique, we offer a variety of comprehensive skin treatments to pamper and perfect your skin! Whether you are looking to tighten the skin around your face, reduce acne, scars, and pores, or add volume to specific features to your skin, the experts at Studio 360 Med Spa & Boutique will work with you to come up with a treatment plan that fits your goals.
To schedule an appointment with our team, call us at (972) 848-8743 or contact us online.
