In this video, our founder Dr. Jayanthy Ravindran will talk about how to maintain good skin health. Skin needs to be maintained every day to result in glowing skin. Daily maintenance of skin also aids in prolonging the signs of aging.

Pro tip: Start maintaining skin early, don’t wait for a problem to rectify it.

Anatomy of the skin:

The epidermis – is the upper layer or the surface of the skin.

The dermis – is the middle layer of the skin.

The hypodermis – is the inner layer of the skin.

A melanocyte – is a pigment or melanin-producing cell located at the base of the epidermal layer of the skin.

What are some common skin concerns?

Brown spots, acne, sunburns, and sensitive skin are prevalent skin concerns.

What triggers pigmentation?

Melanocytes are activated by medication, topical creams, polycystic ovarian syndrome, hormonal imbalances, food allergies, ultraviolet rays, the blue light emitted from our devices, etcetera.

Is pigmentation only on the surface of the skin?

No, pigmentation can be spread anywhere in the epidermal (surface/outer layer) layer of the skin.

How is pigmentation distributed along the skin?

Triggered melanocytes produce melanosomes which are loaded with the pigment melanin. These melanosomes are then distributed along with the dermal and epidermal layers of the skin – resulting in pigmented skin.

When should I begin maintaining skin?

Skincare routines can begin from adolescence. If one looks after their skin from an early age, they won’t face many skin concerns.

What are some treatments used to treat pigmented skin?

Treatments like; cosmelan, dermamelan, superficial peel, yellow peel, microdermabrasion, medium-depth peel, etcetera are used to treat pigmentation. Various treatments like cosmelan, superficial peel, and microdermabrasion work by exfoliating the skin from the epidermis. At the same time, medium-depth peel works by treating pigmentation from the deeper dermal layers of the skin.

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