BioJuvenate And the Science of Skin

Many people take problems that life presents and do nothing about them.  Those people live around the problem instead of solving them and putting the problem behind them.  

BioJuvenate understands that our body's are actually complex electromechanical machines that require certain elements to effectively regenerate all cellular matter. Each day Science is discovering these elements and how they should be applied.  BioJuvenate spends large amounts of time researching and testing these new innovative methods as they apply to skin care and turning back the clock for more youthful skin.

Often people do not realize that our skin is our most vital organ, and the largest living organ of our body.  Its thickest points are the soles of the feet, the palms of the hands and the back.  At its thinnest point, the eyelids, the skin measures only 1/25 inch.  The main functions of the skin are to regulate our body temperature and, more importantly, to protect our internal organs against the offenses of the outside environment.  The elasticity of the skin is a protection against shock and damage to the body.  

Skin is divided into three layers:  The epidermis, dermis and and subcutus; each with its own unique functions.  

• Epidermis:  This is the highly cellular uppermost layer, usually comprised of 15-20 layers that overlap at the skin's surface.  The epidermis continually undergoes the birth, life and death of cells which are created at the base of the epidermis and, after a two-week migration, are shed at the surface.  This cell activity is performed by three layers each with its own responsibilities.
  • Basal Layer:  The bottom most layer containing melanocytes, the pigment producing cells; and where cell growth begins.
  • Prickle Cell Layer:  The middle and thickest layer, containing the hair-like projections on the skin.
  • Horney Layer:  The uppermost layer of the epidermis, constantly shedding cells at the skin's surface.
• Dermis:  Made up of fibrous cells and housing the elastic support of the skin.  Nerve endings located in the dermis detect changes in the temperature and feel pressure, pain and vibration. 
• Subcutus:  This layer has two important functions.  First, to serve as a cushion for vital internal organs, and as a storage site for reserve energy (fat) for the body.  

Our skin is one of our most visible and delicate assets, and is subject to more than its share of abuse.  If we do not pay attention, it can "cry" for help in the form of a rash, infection, or just plain aggravated neglect, as in the form of severe dry skin in the wintertime.  There are an infinite number of products touting daily regimens designed to maintain healthy skin.  However, we need only remember five basic ways to care for our skin:

• Cleansing and exfoliating
• Toning
• Moisturizing
• Nourishing and regeneration
• Sun protecting