IN THE MIX

There are two types of glands within the skin directly related to the ability of the skin to hold onto its own moisture. The first is the oil gland or sebaceous gland. The primary function of the oil gland is to secrete oil or sebum. This oil lubricates the surface of the skin and serves as a barrier against moisture loss. Excessive oil production is associated with the appearance of acne while the lack of oil secretion is associated with dry skin. The disproportionate distribution of oil on the face is caused by a greater number of oil glands on the forehead, nose and chin than on the sides of the face.

The sweat glands or eccrine/suderiferous glands, function as a cooling system for the body releasing moisture onto the skin surface. The most vital fluid to the skin is its water content. The water distribution on the face is in far greater proportion to the skin, but it is the skin's ability to hold onto its water that is most significant. As this moisture mixes with oil on the skin's surface, the skin develops routine characteristics or skin type.

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Skin education

Face the facts:

The skin is the largest organ of the body and is made up of 80% water. Weighing in at 7 to 9 pounds, the skin measures an average of 20 square feet. Within one square inch of skin there are 650 sweat glands; 65 hair follicles; 19 yards of capillaries; 78 yards of nerves and thousands of sensory nerves. All of this in a thickness equivalent to a few sheets of paper!

The skin serves a multitude of purposes. The most obvious of these functions is to protect the body systems and internal organs from injury, heat, invasive chemicals and light exposure. The skin also acts as a temperature regulator, enabling the body to adapt to different temperatures by controlling moisture loss.