Herbs and Fruits You may be surprised by the number of helpful plants that are readily available in your local supermarket that may help you with your ability to concentrate, relax and generally uplift your mood. I have put together a few suggestions for you to try. Have a look in the herb, fruit and […]
Benefits of Pumpkin Seed Oil
Pumpkin seed oil has a beautiful deep orange colour, perfect for autumn and for your skin at this time of year. Pumpkin can help your skin transition from the summer to the winter by mitigating the effects of the sun on your skin and helping to protect it through the winter. Pumpkin seed oil, derived […]
SkInfo – Focus on the Dermis
The dermis is the second layer of the skin and sits underneath the epidermis. The two layers are joined together by means of a basement membrane. The dermis is comprised of two layers: the papillary layer, the upper layer, and the reticular layer, the lower layer. The papillary layer has an undulating surface, the ridges […]
SkInfo – Focus on the Epidermis
Epidermis of Normal Skin The skin is comprised of two distinct layers, the dermis and the epidermis with a third layer below the dermis, often referred to as the hypodermis. The epidermis is the outermost layer and is comprised of five different strata known as: the stratum basale, the innermost layer adjoining the dermis, the […]
SkInfo – General Structure and Function of the Skin
Skin Function Your skin is the largest organ of your body and has many vital functions to perform and therefore deserves to be cared for in the best way possible. To keep your skin looking and feeling its best you need to ensure that it has all of the necessary nutrients that it requires to […]
