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Understanding skin

Skin basics and influencing factors

The skin is our largest organ - Learn about the different skin types and factors that influence it.

Basic skin knowledge

The skin is our largest organ - Learn about the different skin types and factors that influence it.

BASIC SKIN KNOWLEDGE

Baby and children’s skin is particularly sensitive and needs extra-special care.

Understanding skin

What are the factors that affect it?

BASIC SKIN KNOWLEDGE

Most male skin is thicker, oilier and more stressed than female skin.

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BASIC SKIN KNOWLEDGE

How skin differs between the major ethnic groups.

Skin at different ages

How does skin’s structure and appearance change over the years?

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BASIC SKIN KNOWLEDGE

Skin in different body parts – skin structure differs according to where it is on the body.

Skin's pH - what is it and why does it matter?

Skin’s protective barrier

How does skin protect our bodies?

Learn more about skin barrier

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BASIC SKIN KNOWLEDGE

Skin has many layers: How do they form and what role do they play?

BASIC SKIN KNOWLEDGE

What is my skin type?

Skin and the sun

How do the sun’s UVA, UVB and HEVIS light rays affect skin?

What is HEV Light

Skincare routine for combination skin

Combination skin

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Basic skin knowledge

Damaged skin barrier

A woman checking her face on the mirror

Face routine for sensitive skin

Normal Skin