Category skin health

Generality Tinea corporis (or ringworm of the body ) is a fungal infection that affects the surface layer of the skin. This condition is caused by a group of fungi, called dermatophytes . See More Photos Tinea Corporis The tinea corporis manifests itself with the appearance of eruptions on the skin, consisting of small red blotches and flaking with a circular appearance, with a lighter central area and a slightly raised net edge

Know your skin Unequaled in terms of extension, the skin is a very important element that differentiates us from each other: the innumerable micro / macroscopic parameters that distinguish a specific type of skin characterize each individual with almost unique characteristics. Knowing your skin type is important not only to get to know each other better, but also to know how to choose the most suitable cosmetic products and treatments

The detergents are used to remove the dirt that accumulates on the skin, consisting essentially of dust, fatty substances, microorganisms and organic secretions. There are two types of cleansing to be used for the baby's skin: cleansing by contrast and cleansing by affinity. Contrast cleansing In contrast cleaning, the solvent used is water

The ability to regenerate the skin, as well as its barrier function against harmful substances, is determined by its components. The functionalities of these components are closely connected to each other. Water content The water present in the stratum corneum allows the functionality of enzymatic activities for the transformation of lipids and the production of NMF (natural hydration factor)

The periurethral region, immediately after the birth of the newborn, is colonized by aerobic and anaerobic resident microorganisms, which have the very important function of protecting this area from the attack of the uro-pathogens. In infancy, in fact, the periurethral region is characterized by a massive colonization of uro-pathogens, due to the direct contact of this part of the body with faecal excrement and urine, which often stagnate in the diaper for some time

The skin, as we all know, performs numerous functions. One of the most important is the immunological one made possible by the presence of specialized cells that trigger humoral and cellular reactions that end with the removal of the foreign material and the defense of the organism. Even more important is the barrier function that depends on the composition of the stratum corneum, the composition of surface lipids, the levels of hydration and the hygroscopic skin properties

For the skin of the face and body The baby's skin is characterized by an absent-low presence of sebum. The sebaceous secretion decreases after the first three months of life of the newborn and is reactivated during puberty. The baby's skin therefore tends to dryness and peeling . Inflammation and irritation can be direct consequences of the poor efficiency of the dermo-epidermal protective barrier

After analyzing how a paid-cosmetics should be structured at the formulation level, which substances should contain and which are not, and the most used functional, it is possible to summarize in a few lines some simple tips to buy the right products among the many on the market: Use rice starch powder to cleanse the baby's skin

Introduction The child's skin shows significant morphological differences with that of the adult: high TEWL ( trans epidermal water loss ), slightly alkaline pH, poor buffer capacity, immature melanocytes with lower melanin content, lower thickness of the dermis and epidermis, flora saprophyte in development, quiescent sebaceous production, little developed hydrolipidic film, low concentration of NMF (skin hydration factor), desquamation, high cellular turnover

Active with preventive action It is known that UV radiation is responsible for the phenomenon of skin pigmentation (tan). UVA rays (280-400nm), although they are the least energetic, are the most penetrating and can reach the deep dermis. They also have the ability to bring to the surface the melanin already present in the epidermis (Meirowsky phenomenon), resulting in the so-called "immediate tan" lasting a few hours, given by the oxidation of the already existing melanin