Life is a constant state of change. We age and we mature. Our skin is also affected by this maturing process. At 20, it’s in top shape and the cells take about 28 days to regenerate. From the age of 30, this regeneration already takes considerably more time, at about 40 days.
It just HAS to be during our teenage years, when we all want to be dazzlingly beautiful and attractive, that so many of us have to contend with impure skin. For teenagers, who are more conscious of their appearance, skin impurities are a serious problem.
A tiny person catches a glimpse of light in the world and is embraced in loving arms. Gentle stroking and soothing are some of the first sensory impressions a baby experiences. Perception by the skin is there from the very beginning, while the other senses only gradually develop later. But the skin is not just a sensory organ, rather it performs many protective and otherwise vital tasks.
Epigenetics is attracting more and more interest from cosmetic brands, and epigenetically active ingredients count among the major innovations of recent years. Epigenetics is the field of biology that attempts to explain the extent to which environmental factors can reversibly alter our genes. It is precisely this aspect that makes epigenetics interesting for the cosmetics industry. Cosmetics manufacturers see a potential in epigenetics to counteract cell aging.
As reported by Mintel, the increasing pressure to look beautiful while taking selfies is one of the forces driving the constant growth of value that the cosmetic industry has enjoyed over the last few years. This kind of photography focuses on areas of the face that require rigorous care and make up. Therefore, representatives of the „selfie generation” are in ceaseless pursuit of a flawless and artfully styled image that makes them selfie-ready at any moment.
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