Beauty of Skin Protection

Apr 28, 2022

The Beauty of Skin Protection*

Nimue is a fix and heal brand that focusses on skin health, one of the most important pillars of strength is protection.

When we think of skin protection, the first thing that comes to mind is protection against the sun or the environment, including pollution

But let us start at the very beginning

BACK TO THE BASICS

The skin is the body’s largest organ.  It is the organ that we, as skincare professionals, work directly on. Our skin is our first and most important defence mechanism against internal and external aggressors.

When the skin is healthy, it means that all layers of the skin – the epidermis, dermis and subcutis – work hard and effectively to protect us. When its protection function is compromised, the skin’s ability to work as an effective barrier, is impaired.  No professional treatment or homecare regime will have a lasting effect or result in improvements on an impaired barrier.

FUNCTIONS OF OUR SKIN

Our skin performs many functions that are extremely important to our overall wellbeing.  As our skin is visible for all to see, the health, condition and appearance of our skin affects how we feel about ourselves and how others “see” us.

Some of the functions of the skin relating to its protection include:

  • Maintaining the balance of fluids in the body
  • Secreting sebum to protect and maintain a healthy oil balance in the skin
  • Maintaining moisture levels and preventing moisture loss
  • Regulating body temperature
  • Insulating your body, retaining heat in cold conditions and perspires to cool the body down when it gets hot
  • Sensing pressure and pain- absorbing shock and alerting us to danger
  • Guarding the whole body from external aggressors
  • Providing the skin with a healthy microbiota
  • Maintaining absorption levels within the skin
  • Providing protection through Vit D production
  • Producing melanin as a protection mechanism

WHAT DOES OUR SKIN PROTECT US AGAINST?

  • Changes to temperature and humidity

Your skin helps to regulate body temperature, moisture loss and maintains the balance of fluids

  • Disease and disorders

Your skin works to neutralise aggressors such as harmful bacteria, viruses and pollution and prevents them from entering the body through the skin

  • UVR, IRR, HEV

Over exposure to these harmful rays produces free radicals – aggressive molecules that cause cell damage

Damage includes lipid, protein and DNS damage and causes an inflammatory cascade that leads to premature ageing and hyperpigmentation

  • Pressure blows and abrasion

The skin recognises pain and alerts us to the danger

It acts as a barrier and shock absorber

  • Harsh and aggressive substances

Your skin is your first line of defence against aggressive skincare products and treatments, either in a salon or at home

ADVICE WE CAN GIVE YOU TO SUPPORT AND PROTECT YOUR SKIN

  • Do not bath or shower in hot water – rather opt for warm water
  • Use mild, non-irritating gels and shower oils on the body
  • Use Nimue Cleansing Gel on the face. As it is more acidic with a pH of 4.5.  It will not strip the skin’s natural pH and will assist in improving a compromised barrier
  • Apply Nimue Sun-C SPF 40 or Nimue Sun-C Environmental Shield SPF 50 daily and repeat every 2 hours when exposed to continued sun and environmental elements
  • Incorporate barrier protection and barrier repair products such as the Nimue Pre & Post Serum, Element Barrier or one of the Nimue-TDS is in your daily skincare regime
  • Avoid sunbeds and tanning lamps
  • Reduced internal and external stressors
  • Be aware of harmful environmental exposure and pollution
  • Avoid a diet high in sugars which could contribute to glycation
  • Introduce ingredients that will stop ROS such as Cyanoacrylate
  • Include products that are high in antioxidants to protect the skin against free radical damage. Nimue offers a wide range of antioxidants in our formulations to assist with this function

PRODUCTS IN THE NIMUE RANGE THAT PROTECTS THE SKIN

NIMUE TDS PROFESSIONAL AND HOMECARE

TDS Problematic (Acne)

  • skin barrier repair
  • reduces the signs of acne
  • reduces redness and inflammation
  • inhibits the growth of micro-organisms of the skin

TDS Interactive (Sensitised)

  • skin barrier repair
  • desensitises the skin
  • offers comfort to sensitive skin post treatment
  • reduction in fine lines and wrinkles

TDS Environmental (Anti-Ageing)

  • skin barrier repair
  • reduces skin fatigue and ageing
  • anti-glycation effect
  • reduces dark circles and bags around eyes
  • improves skin brightness

TDS Hyperpigmented

  • skin barrier repair
  • inhibits the pathway of melanin synthesis from the nucleus of the melanocyte
  • improve skin tone
  • reduces hyperpigmentation
  • brightens skin

PRE & POST Serum

  • optimum hydration
  • rapid skin barrier repair
  • regulates TEWL (trans epidermal water loss)

SUN PROTECTION

Sun-C Environmental Shield SPF 50

Sunscreens and active ingredients that are able to improve the state of skin health by reducing or preventing the harmful effects of UV, IR rays and HEV on the skin

  • Blocks formation of light induced oxidative stress from UVA, IR and HEV
  • Prevents the visible signs of photo ageing
  • High sun protection factor SPF 50 with UVA claim
  • Protection against IR and HEV
  • Anti-pollution benefits
  • Mattifying effect

Sun C SPF 40

  • Non-whitening, non-oily
  • UVA & UVB protection

Element Barrier

  • Moisturises the stratum corneum
  • Reduces sensitivity to UV & IR radiation and inflammation
  • Provides defence against environmental aggressors such as UVR, IR, cold and heat shocks

 

NIMUE IS SMART SKINCARE THAT WORKS IN, NOT JUST ON THE SKIN

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