Why Your Skin's Immune Health Matters
Discover the Vital Role of Your Skin in Protecting Your Health
The skin is a remarkably important – and extremely busy – organ. It tirelessly protects us against infection and injury, regulates body temperature, defends against UVA rays, and fights the harmful effects of pollution. Acting as a protective barrier between our internal organs and the environment, it is as crucial to our health as the heart or lungs.
Looking Below the Surface: Your Skin's Immune System
"To keep skin functioning at its healthiest level, we must look below the surface to its immune system."
The products we use topically are essential for general skin health, which is why we emphasize high-quality natural ingredients. But for optimal skin function, we need to focus on its immune system.
The skin has two main layers: the epidermis (surface layer) and the dermis (below the surface). In the epidermis, Langerhans cells and T-cells are key players in the skin's immune defense. Langerhans cells act as sentinels, constantly monitoring for signs of danger, such as inflammation. When inflammation occurs – from sunburn, acne, wrinkles, bug bites, or minor cuts – Langerhans cells signal T-cells to initiate repair.
The dermis, located beneath the epidermis, is rich in nerves, glands, blood vessels, and collagen fibers, all vital for skin health. This layer also contains immune cells, including macrophages. Macrophages travel through the lymphatic system, targeting and ingesting invasive pathogens and bacteria, which are then transported to lymph nodes for elimination (DermNet®) (MDPI).
Optimizing Your Skin's Immune Health
"By maintaining a consistent dry brushing practice followed by a full body massage with an immune-boosting remedy, we can optimize the health of the skin's immune system."
Regular dry brushing and full body massages with immune-boosting remedies enhance the health of the skin's immune system at both the epidermis and dermis levels. These practices stimulate circulation and lymphatic flow, promote the health of sebaceous glands, and encourage the turnover of surface skin cells for a healthy, glowing complexion(SpringerLink).
Support Your Skin's Immune System
Calendula Solution
Carotene-rich calendula stimulates the drainage
of enlarged, inflamed lymph nodes.
Comfrey Solution
Silicic acid in comfrey preserves the elasticity of connective
tissue, while nettle promotes detoxification.
Fleur Vibrante Solution
An antioxidant-rich solution containing all the omegas
to optimize skin and stimulate healing.
Firmante Elevating Leg Tonic
A restorative tonic that promotes detoxification,
addressing stagnation and tissue laxity.
Tangiers Body Balm
A synergy of lemongrass, fresh ginger, and tangerine
that addresses toxin accumulation and promotes
intercellular and lymphatic drainage.
