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Skin Care Myth:
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Cucumbers on eyes
Cucumber contains
a special ingredient that helps to reduce swelling around the
eye or bags under the eyes.
Pleasantly
cooling, but no sorcery involved!
Fact:
More than 90% of the cucumber consists of water. It is the cooling
effect of the water in the cucumbers on eyes, together with increased humidity, that reduces the swelling. Some products contain extracts of cucumber, which
in high concentration may help to improve the hydration of the
skin. Gentle massage also helps.
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The epidermis
All the cells in the epidermis originate ultimately from a single layer
of basal cells, called the basal layer, which sits on the
basement membrane. The 'daughter cells' produced by this basal layer gradually
move upwards, lose their central nucleus, and start to produce skin proteins
called keratins (hair is made up of a similar, but harder, material)
and fats called lipids. They are now known as keratinocytes.
As they move upwards through the skin thickness their form slowly changes.
The altered cells form distinct layers, which naturally blend into each
other.
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Skin Care Myth:
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Skin cells and skin repair
It is important
for skin regeneration to have at least eight hours of sleep a
night. While we are sleeping new skin cells are formed, waste is removed
and the skin prepares itself for the day ahead.
Fact:
Skin repair continues day and night, and is not dependent on the
length of sleep.
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