We live in an amazing age. Think about it. Today science knows so much more about skin and the process of aging than it did just one generation ago. And the good news? This is just the beginning of great discoveries that will help you enjoy a more youthful look and healthier skin.
Here’s a few fascinating things that science has discovered:
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- Hyaluronic Acid’s role in skincare: Hyaluronic Acid (HA) was discovered in the early 1900’s, but really didn’t become prevalent in the cosmetic world until around 2010. It’s a molecule that was discovered by Karl Meyer and John Palmer and was used originally to help lubricate joints. It exists in all living creatures and has been discovered to play a huge role in the health of skin. Unfortunately, HA has a short life and thus the body must constantly produce it, however, one of the most marvelous discoveries about it is that it can be highly effective to skin even in a topical application. The functions of HA include expanding the extracellular spaces in the skin’s matrix, which keeps skin plump, and it immobilizes moisture within the tissues increasing dermal volume and thus maintains moisture levels within the skin.
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- The part played by genes: In April of 2016 scientists in Rotterdam reported discovering a gene that specifically affects how old people look. This discovery occurred after researchers observed that people who carried mutations in the gene looked, on average, two years older than they were. This is an amazing discovery that will help scientists understand at the molecular level how people’s faces change with time, which can potentially lead to developing ways to slow down the most visible effects of aging.
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- Self-perception’s inexplicable impact: Another answer to why people do not always look their age, is self-perception. A recent Harvard study proved that how you see yourself, actually does matter and impacts how you age. People who see themselves in a negative light tend to age a bit more quickly according to the study. The advice of the study is to love yourself and age gracefully, while always keeping a sense of fun.
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- The damaging force of anger: Negativity of any kind has been proven scientifically to damage skin, but anger holds a special place in the ranking. Research in the past decade has shown that the higher a person rates on the anger scale, the more that person damages her body, especially her skin. So, if you listen to the growing number of studies being published, you’ll practice forgiveness and let go of anger as a favor to your skin.
- All products are not created equal: Treating yourself and your skin with love is always important, and research in the past 10 years has begun to show that this means making the right choices for skincare. While it was once thought that pretty much any product on the market was good enough, studies are now showing that’s not true. So, listen to your body and always strive for products that focus on the health of your skin and not on just covering up your beauty. Also, vitamins, exercise, water, a healthy diet, and sleep are vital. Recent research has clearly revealed that skin needs to be fed, cleaned, and rested, so forget about just piling things on or grabbing products without thought.
We live in an amazing time and things are just going to keep getting better. Keep your ears and eyes open because science is on the verge of many more discoveries that can help us care for our skin better than any preceding generation!
XO,
The emmiSKIN Team
PS: At emmiSKIN, results lie in providing cutting edge, high-performing products. In a typical year, emmiSKIN LLC and its FDA compliant laboratories invest millions of dollars in research and conduct hundreds of thousands of tests to ensure that every emmiSKIN product meets the highest standards of safety, quality and performance. We stand behind our products with pride knowing they deliver the beauty results you want.
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