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Seasonal.Skin: An Innovative Web App to Support Aging Skin Care

Written by DW Layton. Posted in seasonal skin, Skin aging.

Introduction

As we age, our skin faces new challenges, particularly when it comes to maintaining proper hydration. But did you know that the biggest threat to your skin’s moisture levels might be hiding in plain sight? Enter the world of indoor skin hydration for aging adults – a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of skincare. The innovative www.Seasonal.Skin app from Dermidia is here to shed light on this hidden factor and revolutionize how we approach skincare for mature skin.

Video overview of the Seasonal Skin web app.

The Hidden Culprit: Indoor Environmental Stresses

Our homes are our sanctuaries, but they can also be quietly stressing our skin. Changes in indoor humidity and temperature can create “drying stresses” – invisible forces that impact skin hydration. For aging adults, whose skin is already more vulnerable due to natural biochemical changes, these stresses can be particularly problematic as stresses change with the seasons.

The Challenge of Perception

One of the biggest hurdles in addressing indoor skin dryness is our inability to perceive these environmental changes accurately. We can’t feel the subtle shifts in humidity or temperature that occur throughout the month, yet our skin responds to such fluctuations. This challenge is compounded by the fact that we spend the majority of our time indoors, exposing our skin to these stresses for extended periods.

www.Seasonal.Skin: Your Personal Skin Environment Analyst

This is where the Seasonal.Skin app steps in as a game-changer. By analyzing historical data of indoor conditions, this innovative tool provides insights that our senses can’t:

Three-Year Historical Analysis: The app reconstructs indoor drying stresses for the past three years, giving you a comprehensive view of your skin’s environmental challenges.

Global Applicability: Whether you’re in a humid coastal town or a dry mountain region, Seasonal.Skin can analyze conditions for a standard wood frame house anywhere in the world.

Daily and Monthly Insights: With daily and monthly average Dry Skin Index (DSI) values, you can understand both immediate and long-term skin hydration needs.

Seasonal Overview: The app provides monthly drying stress overviews, allowing you to anticipate and prepare for seasonal changes in skin hydration requirements.

Empowering Your Skincare Routine

Armed with data from Seasonal.Skin, you can transform your approach to skincare:

Targeted Hydration: Use the app’s insights to choose products that compensate for indoor drying stresses relevant to the current season of the year.

Proactive Planning: Anticipate periods of high skin stress and adjust your routine accordingly, preventing dryness before it starts.

Full-Body Focus: Remember, it’s not just about your face. Use the app’s data to inform a comprehensive body care routine, paying special attention to often-neglected areas like arms, legs, and shoulders.

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Conclusion: A New Era of Informed Skincare

The Seasonal.Skin app represents a significant leap forward in personalized skincare for aging adults. By bringing scientific analysis of environmental factors to your fingertips, it empowers you to make informed decisions about your skin’s health. In the battle against dry, aging skin, knowledge truly is power – and with Seasonal.Skin, that power is now in your hands.
Remember, healthy skin is about consistency and targeted care. Let Seasonal.Skin be your guide to maintaining vibrant, well-hydrated skin throughout the seasons.

What levels of the Dry Skin Index initiate dry-skin formation?

Written by DW Layton. Posted in Dry skin, Skin aging.

A fundamental issue impacting our personal skin care is the inability to sense the magnitude of drying stresses on skin. This really inhibits the timely and effective use of skin moisturizers and/or humidifier. But what levels of the Dry Skin Index might trigger dry-skin formation?

The Dry Skin Index is broken down into five stress categories ranging from very low to very high. Previously we identified the optimum relative humidity associated hydrated skin, but not the DSI levels at which people should begin to hydrate skin. Fortunately, data derived from a study by Jin et al. (2021) allows us to identity key threshold levels.

Consider moisturizers with ceramides for aging skin

Written by DW Layton. Posted in Skin aging, Skin Care, Skin Science.

Healthy, hydrated skin does not show signs of dryness such as dry spots or skin flakes. Skin hydration depends on the barrier function of the skin’s outer layer (stratum corneum). Lipids (fats) in this outer layer help control the loss of water from the skin. Ceramides are a key component of skin lipids. They are also used as an active ingredient in various moisturizing lotions and creams.

Treat dry skin to reduce proinflammatory cytokines contributing to age-related diseases

Written by DW Layton. Posted in Dry skin, Skin aging, Skin Care, Skin Moisturizer.

Keeping your skin hydrated as you age is necessary to maintain your skin’s barrier function and inhibit the formation of dry skin. Research now indicates that a collateral benefit of hydrating skin care is a reduction in proinflammatory cytokines circulating in blood. These agents in blood plasma have been associated with inflammaging, which is low level, subclinical inflammation prevalent in aging populations.

Your skin is aging–here’s what you can do

Written by DW Layton. Posted in Skin aging, Skin Science.

Aging skin is accompanied by biochemical changes that occur in the outer layer of your skin (i.e., the stratum corneum, or SC). These changes degrade the skin’s barrier function as well as its ability to retain water. Consequently, you’re more apt to experience dry skin in response to indoor skin stressors—moderated by both the weather and building properties of your residence.