About your skin

You might not realise it but your skin says a lot about who you are. It reflects the life you’ve led, your overall health and even the skincare routines you practise (or don’t!). As your body’s largest organ, it’s also one of the most important to look after.

The outermost layer – the epidermis - acts as a protective barrier from the external environment, guarding against infection, dehydration and the sun’s ageing UV light.  Men’s skin tends to be more sensitive than women’s as the daily ritual of shaving destroys the barrier function, leading to a loss of natural protection and increased irritation.

The deep layer – the dermis – makes up around 90% of skin thickness. This is where you find collagen, elastin proteins and moisture-retaining polysaccharides. These are the essential building blocks that give skin its strength, suppleness and hydration. Damage here results in premature skin ageing – dryness, fine lines and the wrinkles we all dread. It’s here in the dermal layer that IMEDEEN man•age•ment skincare tablets work to boost skin
performance.