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Healthy Skin- The Building Blocks of
Beauty
I’ve always found it rather surprising how
few women take the time to investigate
the skincare products they use and the
long-term effects they can have on their
health. American women spend an
average of $12,000 annually on beauty
products, beauty treatments, and
beauty supplements, and use an
average of 10 different products on their
skin daily- often times without knowing if
there are any potentially dangerous
ingredients lurking within. It seems a
little silly that we'd be willing to use
products that include ingredients we
aren't familiar with, as though we've
forgotten the very reason we use most of
these products- the search for healthy
skin! I'd like to teach you just a little bit
about the science of our skin, so that I can
enable you to make the healthiest choices possible when it comes to your
skincare.
The Basics of Skin Science
Did you know that skin is your body’s largest organ? The average adult has
approximately 20 square feet of skin which ranges in depth from .5 millimeters
on the eyelids to 4.0 millimeters on the soles of the feet. Divided into two layers,
our inner layer of skin is known as the dermis and is home to blood vessels and

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hair follicles, as well as sweat and oil glands. Our dermis is also where you’ll find
touch, pressure and pain sensors.
The epidermis (the outer layer) is responsible for the creation of new skin
cells- the deepest layers of epidermis constantly divide, creating new skin
cells, pushing older ones toward the surface where they eventually die. This
process of regeneration results in an entirely new covering of skin every 30 days
(on average). Your dead skin cells harden and become filled with the protein
Keratin, which is exceptionally tough and resilient, and enables our outermost
layers of skin to protect the deeper layers from damage, including infections.
Healthy Skin, Naturally!
Our skin absorbs about 60 percent of what it comes in contact with (whether
it be plant, water, or chemically based); add to that the fact that most skincare
and beauty products contain harmful toxins which aren’t intended to benefit
your skin, but extend the shelf life of the product, and it’s no wonder that we
aren’t seeing the results we desire. You can improve the condition of your skin
by carefully examining the products you use, and when possible, replace them
and with natural solutions, like my Aloe-Herb Cleanser orAyurvedic Facial Scrub.
You’ll be surprised the difference in how you look and feel when you include a
healthy diet, herbal supplements, and organic products in your daily routine!
Much Love,
Annmarie Gianni
"Teaching People About Beauty From the Inside out"