What does skin immunity mean?

It is easy to imagine our hearts hard at work, pumping blood throughout our bodies, but our skin, our body's largest organ? Turns out our human skin is doing a lot more than meets the eye. Everyday, as we go from home to work, meet with friends or colleagues, our skin comes in contact with bacteria, toxins, microbes, viruses, and uv rays, and handles it.

Whether you realize it or not, there are endless skin conditions that are caused by pathogen invaders and bacteria. If you are not following the right skin care routine and nourishing each level of skin cells, you may be leaving your skin susceptible to a whole host of unwanted environmental intruders.

So how exactly can you prevent inflammation and other skin conditions while also boosting skin health? By supporting your skin immunity of course! As a natural skincare line, our team at Skinvolve has made it our mission to provide safe and clean skincare products to anyone and everyone. In this article, we are going to go over some of the key ways you can start supporting your skin barrier right at the source. By the end of this article, you'll know exactly what you need to do to achieve youthful, glowing, gorgeous skin day in and day out.

How Does the Skin Immune System Work?

Did you know that the skin has an immune system? It's true! The skin barrier was designed to serve as the first line of defense to fend off pathogen intrusion, infection, disease, and other toxins. That's why boosting skin health is so critical if you want to keep your body in tip-top shape (especially during flu season).

Acting as the first line of defense between the outside world and the rest of the body, The epidermis, or top layer of skin, contains powerful Langerhans cells and T-cells, which are part of the body's immune system. When you get a cut, these are the cells that help it heal and determine if there is an infection to fight off. They are also the cells that trigger a reaction when you touch something you may be allergic to. On top of acting as a defense, they regulate the microbiome, a system of good bacteria that lives on our human skin.

How to Build Skin Immunity

When it comes to protecting your skin from inflammation, toxins, and unwanted intruders, there are a whole host of ways to strengthen your defense. Below are our top tips on how to support the skin immune system each and every day.

Protecting Your Skin From the Sun

While skin may be strong enough to protect your body from bacterium and toxins, it is still susceptible to damage, especially if it's unprotected from powerful UV rays. In order to prevent skin disease, melanoma, or another type of skin cell damage, be sure to always layer on the sunscreen whenever you leave the house. Now, this might seem like a no-brainer, but it can actually do wonders when it comes to protecting your immune cells. Skin disease and melanoma is a real threat that can cause havoc on the entire body if left untreated. Be proactive and protect your skin cells with a powerful SPF sunscreen whenever you’re catching your daily rays.

Stay Hydrated

The human body is made up of 60% water. Skin cells are revitalized and rejuvenated every time they get a hit of refreshing H20. Without proper hydration, your skin won’t be able to have its toxin-fighting properties that keep you strong and healthy. If you're looking to reduce inflammation, boost skin health, and achieve a glowing complexion, water is your answer. While increasing your water intake supports immune cells, it also offers a plethora of benefits like increased energy, improving brain function, and detoxifying the body. As you can see, refreshing your body with water really is a win-win across the board.

Using The Right Natural Skin Care Products

In the same way that you might drink orange juice or take vitamins to strengthen your immune system, there are ways to build up skin immunity. Certain botanicals such as tamarind root, ginkgo biloba leaf and reishi mushroom (part of our Immunity Blend™) help boost the ability for your skin to fend off any unwelcome guest and its strength to heal from a cut, sunburn, or infection. Looking to give your skin a boost of nutrition? Our Yasmine Botanical Flower Power Essense and Toner is a powerful elixir packed with ingredients derived from Mother Nature. When paired with our Tyrian Sea Superfruit Anti-Aging Facial Oil, your skin will feel refreshed, clean, and perfectly supple.

Nourish Your Skin From The Inside Out With Skinvolve

Whether you are low maintenance or have an extensive skin routine, it is critical to nourish the system that protects your skin and therefore protects the rest of your body. If you are ready to give your skin a dose of nourishment, shop our line of natural skincare products from Skinvolve. Each of our products have been designed with you in mind. Our products highlight natural ingredients that are powerful enough to seep deep into the skin yet gentle enough for everyday use.

Looking to give your skincare routine a much-needed upgrade? Shop our collection of skincare products to start protecting your skin immunity like a true pro.

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