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Epidermis8

• The outer part (epidermis) contains skin cells, pigment, and proteins. (medlineplus.gov)
• The pigment spots are caused by overactive pigment cells (melanocytes) in the epidermis. (nomige.com)
• Dermis - located below the epidermis, this deeper skin layer consists of collagen and elastin fibers that provide the skin's elasticity and strength. (hghinjections.us)
• The Erbium laser creates thousands of deep, very small columns in the skin, thereby treating old pigment cells in the epidermis without damaging the surrounding tissue. (irsa.clinic)
• The epidermis is on the surface and contains the pigment, epidermal cells, and proteins. (westerndermatology.com)
• Slows down the delivery of melanin to the epidermis, prevents the formation of pigment spots. (kosmosbeauty.com)
• Adenosine actively influences the production of collagen, stimulates the production of elastin in the cells of the epidermis, reduces the number of wrinkles that appear with age, reduces their depth. (kosmosbeauty.com)
• The epidermis is derived primarily from surface ectoderm but is colonized by pigment-containing melanocytes of neural crest origin, antigen-processing Langerhans cells of bone marrow origin, and pressure-sensing Merkel cells of neural crest origin. (medscape.com)

Spots10

• Furthermore, brown pigment spots in the limbus are generally considered pathognomonic. (wikipedia.org)
• Pigmented spots including age spots or "liver spots" may appear in sun-exposed areas. (medlineplus.gov)
• It can help reduce the visibility of age spots and freckles, help remove dead cells, and repair damage to collagen and elastin fibers, creating firmer, more resilient skin. (theaestheticphysician.com)
• When you combine those natural aging changes with gravity, years of cumulative sun damage, and hormonal changes, the result is often the formation of jowls, sagging facial and neck tissue, excess skin, wrinkles or skin folds, drier, thinner skin with pigmented spots and texture changes. (cosmeticplasticsurgery.com)
• That's not all, the radiation can also speed up the production of melanin-the pigment that gives the skin its color-and that can result in age spots. (daayri.com)
• Dark spots are caused by the production of melanin, a natural pigment that gives skin its color. (drbotanicals.com)
• The light targets and reduces the hemoglobin pigment inside visible blood vessels and dark pigmented spots. (timelessrejuvenation.com)
• After a month of use, the brown pigment spots that give the impression of an older girl disappear. (nathanhalearts.org)
• Sun Spot / Age Spot Treatment Sun spots, which include age spots, liver spots, freckles, solar lentigines, and other benign pigmented lesions resulting from sun-damage, can be removed from nearly any body area. (cosmeticlaserandbeautyspa.com)
• This light-weight cream not only improves the condition of the skin but also helps to get rid of pigment spots. (japanesbeauty.com)

Elasticity9

• The dermis also contains fibers (elastin, collagen and reticulin) that ensure the firmness and elasticity of the skin. (nomige.com)
• It also supports renewal of collagen fibers, promoting firmness and elasticity, according to Schonlau. (nutritionaloutlook.com)
• The dermis is composed of a network of collagen and elastic fibers which provide structure, support and elasticity to your skin. (yanhee.net)
• As we age, the loss of collagen and elastin fibers leads to a decrease in skin firmness and elasticity. (jangadasea.com)
• UV radiation can lead to the breakdown of collagen and elastin fibers in the skin , which are essential for maintaining its youthful appearance and elasticity. (beautyinone.com)
• As we get older, not only does the dermal layer thin, but also less collagen is produced, and the elastin fibers that provide elasticity wear out. (westerndermatology.com)
• As we grow older, the amount of fat found in our lower layer of skin decreases, our glands produce less oil, and collagen and elastin fibers lose their elasticity. (westerndermatology.com)
• It is the dermis that most influences the appearance of skin because it contains proteins-such as elastin and collagen-and other fibers that affect the overall elasticity and strength of the skin. (venusconcept.com)
• In conjunction with that, skin elasticity is determined by the amount of collagen and elastin in the skin. (redmint.com)

Melanocytes7

• The number of pigment-containing cells (melanocytes) decreases. (medlineplus.gov)
• Also in this layer, we find melanocytes, the cells responsible for the pigment melanin that determines skin color. (hghinjections.us)
• Melanocytes (meh-LAH-nuh-sites) make melanin , the pigment that gives skin its color. (childrensmn.org)
• Made up of abnormal skin pigment cells called melanocytes , melanomas cause three out of every four skin cancer deaths. (wonderopolis.org)
• Melanocytes produce the pigment melanin to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation and sunburn. (innerbody.com)
• Animals endogenously synthesize melanin from amino acids (e.g., tyrosine, phenylalanine) using the enzyme tyrosinase, and pigment synthesis is completed within organelles (melanosomes) that are housed in dedicated epidermal cells known as melanocytes (Prota 1992). (skinscanapp.com)
• Melanocytes, derived from neural crest cells, primarily function to produce a pigment, melanin, which absorbs radiant energy from the sun and protects the skin from the harmful effects of UV radiation. (medscape.com)

Proteins6

• The types and characteristics of muscle fiber and connective tissue proteins are described in the next sections. (earthwormexpress.com)
• The health and appearance of our skin, hair and nails depends on the health of several structural proteins they share, namely collagen, keratin and elastin. (lifeextension.com)
• The appearance and integrity of our skin, hair, and nails are dependent upon a framework of structural proteins, especially keratin, collagen, and elastin. (lifeextension.com)
• Pycnogenol also binds to collagen and elastin proteins in the body, inhibiting their degradation by fighting free radicals. (nutritionaloutlook.com)
• This heating effect triggers the body's natural healing response, which leads to the production of new collagen fibers, elastin, and other essential proteins that give the skin its youthful appearance. (kitchenerwaterloomedispa.com)
• Collagen and elastin are categorized as proteins that help keep the skin firm and elastic. (redmint.com)

Wrinkles4

• They can minimize the appearance of wrinkles by increasing the production of collagen and elastin fibers. (daayri.com)
• As you age, the network of collagen and elastin fibers breaks down and gradually diminishes resulting in fine lines, wrinkles and loose sagging skin. (yanhee.net)
• Oligopeptide - 4 enables aging skin to generate new skin cells and increases elastin to fend off wrinkles and infection. (icesecret.co)
• Coenzyme Q10 has a rejuvenating and antioxidant effect, helps smooth wrinkles, accelerates the regeneration and synthesis of collagen fibers in cells. (kosmosbeauty.com)

Connective tissue3

• This pigment deposition also invokes deposition of hydroxyapatite, the mineral responsible for bone calcification, further hardening the connective tissue. (wikipedia.org)
• Each layer also contains connective tissue with collagen fibers to give support and elastin fibers to provide flexibility and strength. (medlineplus.gov)
• Electron micrograph of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers wrapped in connective tissue. (earthwormexpress.com)

Elastic5

• The embedded pigments also form crosslinks with pigment depositions in adjacent fibers, stabilizing and reducing the elastic recoil of the fibers. (wikipedia.org)
• These are elastic fibers that help in tightening the skin, making it smooth and thereby keeping it youthful. (womansera.com)
• Additionally, lifestyle choices, such as smoking cigarettes and spending time in the sun, can also damage collagen and elastin, leading to less tight and elastic skin. (redmint.com)
• The dermis is derived primarily from mesoderm and contains collagen, elastic fibers, blood vessels, sensory structures, and fibroblasts. (medscape.com)
• This thinning is also primarily a dermal change, with loss of elastic fibers, epithelial appendages, and ground substance. (medscape.com)

Lesions4

• The three clinical stages of exogenous ochronosis are: Erythema and mild hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation and "caviar-like" lesions Papulonodular lesions Skin: The pigment is deposited throughout the skin, but only becomes apparent in certain locations, where the concentration is great enough to be seen clinically. (wikipedia.org)
• Symptoms of exogenous ochronosis include: Yellow-brown, banana-shaped fibers Caviar-like papules Brown-grey or blue-black hyperpigmentation Most of the lesions are seen on areas of the body that get the most sun. (wikipedia.org)
• Picosecond laser can treat superficial and deep pigmented lesions. (xikazi.com)
• IPL is an effective treatment for targeting pigment cells that remain after active skin lesions such as acne scars have disappeared. (irsa.clinic)

Firmness1

• It is an extract rich in alkylamides that stimulate fibroblast activity, support the collagen fiber network and restore firmness and smoothness to the skin. (freshlycosmetics.com)

Collagen production2

• By increasing collagen production and elastin fibers in the skin, it makes the skin toned, firm, and smooth. (womansera.com)
• Oligopeptide - 2 regulates collagen production, increases cell proliferation, and facilitates wound healing for those with acne-prone and pigmented skin. (icesecret.co)

Synthesis1

• It works deeply on the tight junctions between cells, protecting the synthesis of collagen and elastin and stimulating the vascularisation process to increase the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the cells. (freshlycosmetics.com)

Melanin production2

• Blushwood berry extract contains natural compounds that have been found to inhibit melanin production, the pigment responsible for skin color. (jangadasea.com)
• This is because vitamin C has been shown to help hinder melanin production (which is responsible for giving your skin its pigment), making it a great skin refiner. (citybeauty.com)

Decreases1

• The number of collagen fibers decreases and the remaining ones become disorganized. (vivre.cc)

Skin's1

• Gentle light waves help draw the pigment to the skin's surface which are then naturally broken up and reabsorbed within the skin. (drklinedermatology.com)

Cells12

• Pigment cells naturally produce melanin (pigment) when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light and give the skin its natural pigment. (nomige.com)
• It helps accelerate the growth of new cells and promotes even distribution of pigment. (theaestheticphysician.com)
• The cells in the stratum basale bond to the dermis via intertwining collagen fibers, referred to as the basement membrane. (edu.vn)
• Muscle cells, called muscle fibers, are long, narrow, very specialized cells covered by the cell membrane (sarcolemma), whose cytoplasm (sarcoplasm) contains the organelles and the structures responsible of muscle contraction, the myofibrils. (earthwormexpress.com)
• Skeletal and smooth muscle cells are elongated, called muscle fibers and cardiac muscle cells are not. (earthwormexpress.com)
• Skeletal muscle fibers are the longest muscle cells and have striations or stripes. (earthwormexpress.com)
• The laser targets the chromophores, or pigments, in the skin cells, which causes a gentle heating effect. (kitchenerwaterloomedispa.com)
• Photoreceptors convert photons of light into electrical impulses, which then are transmitted back inward through the retinal layers until reaching the inner layers comprised of ganglion cells, the axons of which comprise the innermost retinal layer, the nerve fiber layer (NFL). (medscape.com)
• Beyond the photoreceptor layer lies the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), a layer of epithelial cells that nourishes and maintains the overlying neurosensory retina, especially the photoreceptors. (medscape.com)
• This gentle treatment stimulates the change and repair of skin cells and helps to strengthen the skin by inducing the formation of elastin and collagen fibers. (irsa.clinic)
• A certain wavelength is chosen to destroy the pigment cells of the weld. (irsa.clinic)
• Oligopeptides are short sequences of amino acids that signal skin cells to produce more collagen and elastin. (icesecret.co)

Exposure3

• Exposure to sunlight increases the production of a pigment called melanin as a form of protection. (moha.co.in)
• This happens because prolonged sun exposure damages the fibers of the skin- elastin, which helps maintain its suppleness. (moha.co.in)
• Exposure to UV light can increase the production of melanin, the pigment that colors the skin. (venusconcept.com)

Regeneration2

• They trigger the natural healing process of the skin, including the regeneration of young and healthy collagen and elastin fibers. (xikazi.com)
• Collagen and elastin both are protein fibers that help skin cell regeneration. (nutrafirst.in)

Production7

• It also stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid, elastin fibers, and collagen. (drbotanicals.com)
• Anti-Aging (Radio Frequency) - TriBella anti-aging uses a comfortable combination of energy types to produce heat beneath the skin, helping to promote healthy blood flow and increase the production of collagen and elastin fibers. (timelessrejuvenation.com)
• As the skin heals, it naturally boosts collagen and elastin production for total skin renewal. (timelessrejuvenation.com)
• Unlike laser resurfacing, which ablates the uppermost layers of the skin, radiofrequency fractional skin resurfacing works by sending powerful energy beneath the surface, where collagen and elastin production takes place. (timelessrejuvenation.com)
• Damage to collagen could increase the production of abnormal elastin, which is turn produces enzymes that may further degrade collagen as it is rebuilt. (venusconcept.com)
• Suppresses the production of melanin, effectively protecting against UVA and UVB rays of the sun, stimulates the production of collagen and elastin fibers, slows down the aging process. (kosmosbeauty.com)
• However, when you apply a vitamin C serum, it works instantly on your skin to heal wounds, accelerate collagen and elastin production. (nutrafirst.in)

Produces4

• This photosynthetic microbe produces two environmentally friendly pigments, scytonemin and mycosporine-like amino acids (MAAs), shielding the cell from 90% of UV-A light and absorbing UV-B radiation, respectively. (biotreks.org)
• Combining these pigments with inactive but beneficial ingredients commonly found in other sunscreens produces an environmentally friendly sunscreen that will benefit both the ecosystem and humans. (biotreks.org)
• This usually results in the tanning of the body as the substance produces a darker pigment in the skin. (globalcrentist.com)
• The second is a melanocyte , a cell that produces the pigment melanin. (edu.vn)

Structures1

• Its properties make it possible to inhibit the destruction of collagen and elastin fibers, ensure the restoration of protein structures and are used to enhance immunity. (nathanhalearts.org)

Sunscreen2

• Our study presents an innovative method to extract two sunscreen pigments from marine bacteria, cyanobacteria, offering the opportunity to replace the traditional active ingredients in chemical sunscreens with nonhazardous pigments. (biotreks.org)
• Sunscreen helps to prevent these pigment-related issues and keeps your skin tone more even. (beautyinone.com)

Protein2

• Collagen, along with elastin, is a protein fiber directly responsible for helping to keep skin plump and firm. (citybeauty.com)
• These protein fibers make your skin firm, prevent pigmentation, and delay the aging process of skin. (nutrafirst.in)

Ultraviolet2

• Ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes free radical damage and increases the activity of enzymes that break down collagen and elastin. (lifeextension.com)
• Ultraviolet rays cause collagen fibers to break down, which cannot be repaired naturally after maturity. (healthycaremag.com)

Degradation1

• Signs of aging are cumulative effects, fat transfer, changes in bone tissue, degradation of collagen and elastin fibers. (vivre.cc)

Abnormal2

• This bottom-up investigation of the pharmacological use of HCQ at the level of myosin molecules, muscle fibers, and whole hearts provides novel insights into mechanisms by which HCQ therapy mitigates some abnormal phenotypes in DCM-D94A mice and causes no harm in healthy NTg hearts. (bvsalud.org)
• Choroidal neovascular membrane (CNVM) is an abnormal vascular network originating in the choroid and breaching Bruch's membrane into the sub-retinal pigment epithelium (sub-RPE), subretinal, or intraretinal space. (medscape.com)

Darker1

• Blue-eyed, fair-skinned people show more aging skin changes than people with darker, more heavily pigmented skin. (medlineplus.gov)

Targets1

• BBL or broadband light is an intense pulse light therapy that targets pigment build up within the skin. (drklinedermatology.com)

Basement membrane1

• Bruch's membrane separates the RPE from the highly vascular choroid and is comprised of 5 layers: RPE basement membrane, inner collagenous layer, elastin layer, outer collagenous layer, and basement membrane of the choriocapillaris. (medscape.com)

Damage3

• Natural pigments seem to provide some protection against sun-induced skin damage. (medlineplus.gov)
• UV radiation can damage these fibers and subsequently result in photoaging. (venusconcept.com)
• Lycin protects collagen and elastin fibers from damage and prevents sagging skin. (japanesbeauty.com)

Increases1

• Heating of collagen-elastin fibers occurs, the tone increases, and the skin becomes tight. (ems-beauty.com)

Nerve2

• Nerve fibers and receptors relay signals of touch, pain, and temperature to the brain. (hghinjections.us)
• It also has numerous sensory, and autonomic and sympathetic nerve fibers ensuring communication to and from the brain. (edu.vn)

Produce3

• A balanced diet rich in vegetables and antioxidant foods helps prevent premature aging and replace nutrients and substances that the body does not produce enough daily, such as collagen and elastin fibers. (healthycaremag.com)
• In particular, it helps produce collagen, elastin and melanin. (skinscanapp.com)
• Some investigators believe that the iris pigment epithelium, the ciliary epithelium, and the peripheral anterior lens epithelium produce this pseudoexfoliative amyloidlike material, which moves into the aqueous humor and is carried to the trabecular meshwork, following the normal flow. (medscape.com)

Colour1

• As we know, melanin is the pigment that gives colour to the skin and hair. (skinscanapp.com)

Layer1

• The dermis is the middle layer of the skin, and it is made up of collagen and elastin fibers. (redmint.com)

Wavelength1

• In the treatment of veins, the wavelength of light is targeted to the pigment in the blood. (cosmeticlaserandbeautyspa.com)

Blood2

• Dark circles are dark pigmented areas around the eyes caused by the pooling of blood under the skin. (ghc.health)
• These pigments, after the erosion of vessels, as a result of hypervascularization, stagnation and expulsion of pigment from the blood, give rise to dark circles. (ghc.health)

Laser1

• The laser destroys the pigment by crumbling it. (ems-beauty.com)

Break3

• Over time, they break down fibers in the skin known as elastin . (wonderopolis.org)
• This has to do with the fact that they break down collagen and elastin fibers. (daayri.com)
• Not only that, but it can also break down the collagen and elastin fibers in the skin. (daayri.com)

Natural1

• Its hydrating formula, enriched with natural ingredients and pigments, is built to last. (freshlycosmetics.com)

Structure1

• In the skin, the pigment alters the structure of the fibers, causing enlargement and curling. (wikipedia.org)

Support the skin1

• Collagen and elastin connect and support the skin, but UV light can harm both , causing the skin to sag. (venusconcept.com)