To add to our problems, Dr Eckel says moisturisers stick dead skin cells to the skin’s surface. And oils clog pores, contributing to acne and rosacea, a condition that causes bumpiness, redness, and spots. read more
It takes roughly one month for new cells to get all the way to the top layer, meaning the skin you have a month from today will be completely new compared to the skin you have now. If you're wondering exactly how many skin cells fall off, get ready for some staggering numbers. read more
The human skin is the outer covering of the body. In humans, it is the largest organ of the integumentary system. The skin has up to seven layers of ectodermal tissue and guards the underlying muscles, bones, ligaments and internal organs. Human skin is similar to most of the other mammals skin, and human skin is very similar to pig skin. read more