Posted by mary on Mar 3, 2020 in News | 0 comments
Congratulations to all of our clients’ who have fallen pregnant. Mary and I couldn’t be happier for you. I thought that I would take a bit of time and share some information along with some helpful tips that will support your skin during the next 9 months as your body’s anatomy undergoes significant changes that may have an impact on your skin. TIP 1: Avoid direct sun exposure on your face! Why? Pregnancy has a significant impact on your hormones and causes a major increase in progesterone, with the placenta turning out 10-20X higher than what is normally experienced during a regular menstruation cycle. Progesterone increases the activity of the Melanin-Stimulating-Hormone (MSH) which triggers the melanocyte (pigment cell) to produce significant amounts of melanin which can result in pigmentation disorders. Estrogen when out of balance can also give rise to pigmentation so if you are experiencing signs of pigmentation during your pregnancy, and you know you’re staying out of the sun, don’t panic. Once the cause has been removed IE your baby, the skin should return to ‘normal’ if you have not overexposed your pigment cells to significant amounts of ultraviolet radiation during this time. What can you do? Consult with your Corneotherapist about updating your prescription and adding in tyrosinase inhibitors that can slow down the transfer of melanin within the skin as well as wearing sunscreen, polarised sunglasses and solar barrier hats and clothing to protect you. We recommended solbari.com.au TIP 2: Why am I experiencing acne during my pregnancy? Answer: Some woman experience beautiful skin during their pregnancy, while others have the complete opposite. You must understand every cell in the skin has hormone receptors and these particular receptors or ‘docking stations’ as I call them may be having a sensitivity and/or intolerance to the overabundance of progesterone that is being bestowed upon them; altering the quality and quantity of your sebaceous secretions (oil) and inflicting poor corneocyte compaction which can lead to congested and acneic skin. What can you do? This is rather challenging as it is an intrinsic factor, however, one can most definitely support their skin with physiological skincare preparations, 5a Reductase inhibitors (consult with your Corneotherapist) and enzymatic exfoliation instead of ablating the skin with products and/or modalities that compromise skin barrier defence and make acne worse! Take our word for it; don’t have ANY microdermabrasions or chemical peels. Consulting with a Naturopathic Practitioner is also advised during this time to support your hormones. TIP 3: What can I do about stretch marks? Answer: Daily massage with skin nurturing substances such as our dermaviduals Body Lotion and Wheat Germ Oil can really help to improve the elasticity of the skin as the dermis (collagen layer) begins to stretch as your anatomy changes. Dermaviduals products are absolutely safe to use during your pregnancy (including their Vitamin A) because it’s an encapsulated, physiological form that our body naturally makes naturally and will do no harm to the developing fetus. Whatever you decide to use, DON’T use Bio-Oil. We have the INCI of this product and it’s a toxic bottle of poison to the health of you and your baby. Did you know skin absorbs 60% of what you put on it? There is, in fact, an ingredient called BHT which has been shown to...
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Posted by mary on Feb 10, 2020 in News | 0 comments
SCENAR Training We have just completed 4 days of SCENAR level 1 and 2 training. It was very intense but very helpful and we’re looking forward to treating more clients with this technology. We don’t use a Western medicine approach but instead treat the whole body, physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. The technology is from Russia and is like a TEN’S machine but it has a biofeedback mechanism which means your body cannot become accustomed to it like it will with a TEN’s. The only contraindications are if you have a pacemaker, if you are an epileptic or have an infectious skin disease. We’ve already treated many clients successfully and want to help more people who have either chronic or acute pain. I had tendonitits in both of my arms from too much gardening and I have treated that and have no symptoms now. Other clients are now no longer requiring pain medication. Why not consider this option before you take medications or have surgery?? Please consider and make an educated researched decision on what is best for long term health benefits. Remember the body heals from the top to the bottom and from inside to outside. Do you or anyone you know need this to help your body function better and be rid of pain without medications? This month we will be offering these 1 hour treatments for $55 instead of $75. For more information please click here. Facial Options We are introducing a 30 minute facial for those of you who are time poor or need a pick me up. This will cost $75 and will include a double cleanse, treatment tonic, serums and an infusion mask. Speaking Opportunities We recently talked to the Launceston Cancer Council to share our knowledge which was so rewarding. We’re pleased to let you know that we will be doing more of these events and happy to do one for any group, college etc that would like us to speak. Key Dates Kai and Mary away from 16th to 20th February for dermavdiuals products and skin needling annual training. February Special! This months specials. Purchase ANY 150ml dermaviduals cleanser and receive a FREE Essentials Cleansing Cloth valued at $19.50. **Handy Tip** Did you know, if you hold your dermaviduals container over your iPhone torch or any light source you’ll see how much product you have left! ANTI-AGEING WITH IAN Anti-ageing dates with our fantastic doctor who specialises in Dermatology. -28th March -25th April -23rd May -20th June All bookings are made through my business. If you’d like an appointment please contact me on 0438 311...
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Posted by mary on Dec 6, 2019 in News | 0 comments
There is a delicate balance between keratinocyte migration from the basal cell layer (birthing layer) to the stratum corneum (top layer of skin) which in retrospect, is deemed the roof of your house or barrier to the largest organ of your body. Corneocytes (roof tiles) are shed from the surface of the skin which arise newly stratified squamous keratinized epithelium; all while keeping consistent thickness of the stratum corneum relatively intact. Desquamation also treads a fine balance between adequate breakdown of the barrier to allow a continual renewal of keratinocytes and leaving the barrier sufficiently intact to prevent allergens and irritants from penetrating through to the deeper layers of the skin. Microdermabrasion not only removes roof tiles, but important lines of skin barrier defence such as the acid mantle/microbiome (oil film) and multi-lamellar lipid structure (oil secretions), all in which can take several days to recover post treatment. The stratum corneum is only two-hundredths of a millimeter thick so by performing a microdermabrasion treatment, you remove almost all of it. The stratum corneum is composed of around 15-20 sheets of unseparated corneocytes; all playing a role in cell-to-cell communication while providing effective physical and water barrier functions in the skin by slowing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). The corneocytes are the first cells to activate the innate immune system, so any disturbance to this barrier function will promote cellular inflammation; and cellular inflammation contributes to the premature ageing process and disease. Keratinocytes (epidermal cells that make your roof) undergo a process of terminal differentiation where they give rise to the corneocytes that make up the stratum corneum. Corneocytes contain water molecules (NMF) which help to maintain skin hydration and are protected by a layer of lipid lamellar which encases the corneocytes; preventing high TEWL and impeding barrier permeability. Corneocytes are tethered together by corneodesmosomes (connecting bonds) that anchor into the sides of each corneocyte for proper roof tile alignment by means of preventing your roof from falling off. With this explanation in mind, I want you to picture your startum corneum (roof) like a brick wall. The corneocytes are the bricks and the lipid lamellar encases the bricks in exactly the same way mortar does. Most people believe the surface of their skin is covered by a veil of dead, useless cells that couldn’t possibly have any purpose at all. They believe that by scrubbing them away with rough, granular substances, they can make the skin bright and fresh again, however, in reality, these so called ‘dead’ skin cells (corneocytes) are in fact the mature functional cells of the skin. They are there for a special purpose known for external barrier protection; enabling cell-to-cell communication and defending against undesirable microorganisms or the sun from penetrating and causing cellular inflammation. I understand post a microdermabrasion treatment that your skin may feel as though it’s healthy and glowing, however, the truth is that you have exposed immature keratinocytes to pollution, rays and oxygen long before mother nature intended to cope with these hazards. These immature keratinocytes are shocked by this sudden exposure and cannot truly perform their function of protection because they themselves require protection from the corneocytes and lamellar lipid structure which have all now been scrubbed away. NMF (hydration) will be lost within the skin and you’ll go from looking...
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Posted by mary on Dec 6, 2019 in News | 0 comments
The Joy of Giving Raffle tickets for a great cause! Our products are very popular and we’ve been selling lots of tickets in support of the MooGoo Drought Appeal. Tickets are $5 each and all money is going to Moo Goo Drought Appeal. The Prize is valued at over $400 and has to be collected from Mary. The raffle will be drawn on the 19th December. We’re also selling 2020 calendars which feature my sister Kathy as Miss February, these are to support the Jane McGrath Foundation and the invaluable work done by breast care nurses. Calendars are $15 each and all money goes to the Jane McGrath Foundation breast care nurses right here in Tasmania. (Sorry, Mary’s not part of the raffle prize 😉😆) dermaviduals kits Enjoy 25% OFF our dermaviduals selected duos! We have just a few kits left! ‘PROTECT, REPAIR, RENEW and CLEAR’ promotion to support your largest organ and to ensure that your skin’s cells/systems are summer and holidays ready! PROTECT: SPF 15 | Mask with Vitamins (SOLD OUT) REPAIR: Cleansing Milk | High Classic (ONLY 6 LEFT) CLEAR: Total Cleansing Cream | Plutioderm Plus RENEW: Peeling Cream | Lip Balm They come in a beautiful toiletry bag. Christmas Closure and gift ideas. Kai will be away from the 19th December until the 6th January. We’re already getting booked out so get in touch to see if we can squeeze you in. I will finish work on the 20th December and back in the rooms for treatments Friday 3rd January. I’ll be around if anyone needs products though. For Christmas gift ideas besides the beautiful dermaviduals products that we love remember you can also purchase MooGoo, A Bit Hippy, Dusty Girls, Dr Zoo Pet Care and No Pong deodorant from my business. Yes we also do gift vouchers. ~ dermaviduals ~ MooGoo ~ A Bit Hippy ~ MooGoo packs ~ No Pong ~ MooGoo Beauties Sun smart and Scenar Training We are pictured in our Solbari hats that we recommend to our clients for sun protection. These are Australian made skin protective clothing with a Universal Sun Protection (UPF) of 50. We are pleased that many of our clients are heeding our advice and purchasing these also. Click on the links and have a read of Kai’s blog and you will understand why its important to be sun smart and look after Mr Melanocyte. Then hop onto Solbari and start shopping. You don’t want skin cancers do you?? Kai and I will be doing Scenar training on January 21, 22, 23 and 24th. What is Scenar you ask? Self Controlled Energo Neuro Adaptive Regulator. Have you ever heard of a TEN’S machine? This is the more updated technology. By using bi-polar electrical impulses with a bio feed back mechanism your body produces its own endorphins and neuropeptides to enable it to heal itself. The effects are pain relief, reduced inflammation, increased range of movement, anti-swelling, anti-allergy and a feeling of well-being. Do you have pain acute or chronic, tendonitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis, peripheral neuropathy, tendonopathy etc? These are some of the conditions that have been diagnosed by a doctor and I have treated successfully. I encourage people to do their own research and then book in for a treatment if you believe this...
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Posted by mary on Dec 6, 2019 in News | 0 comments
November Specials! Enjoy 25% OFF our dermaviduals selected duos! We are only running the ‘PROTECT, REPAIR, RENEW and CLEAR’ promotion to support your largest organ and to ensure that your skin’s cells/systems are summer and holidays ready! Christmas isn’t far away so make sure you take advantage of this month’s promotion and have your skin outshine your friends and family… or better yet, get them onboard so you can all glow together! This promotion will run until allocated stock is sold. PROTECT: SPF 15 | Mask with Vitamins REPAIR: Cleansing Milk | High Classic RENEW: Peeling Cream | Lip Balm CLEAR: Total Cleansing Cream | Plutioderm Plus They come in a beautiful toiletry bag. We will continue to have the eye cream on special with 25% off while allocated stock lasts. Feel good while doing good! Due to the droughts in Australia, Moo Goo are donating $2 off every online product purchase over $50 towards the farmers who are struggling during this distressing time. Here at Mary’s Skin Care, we too are donating $2 with every Moo Goo purchase over $50 purchased in clinic to help those farmers in need. This picture represents our most prescribed and loved Moo Goo products. Please, support our business and you’ll also help to support those farmers in need. Thank you. Fund raiser finishing on the 19/12/2019 Have you booked your appointments? Summer and sun tips. We have only a few spots left pre-Christmas! We highly recommend booking a few appointments in advance so you (and your skin!) can relax knowing you’ll be well taken care of 🙂 Now is the time of the year when sun protection is a definite must. We recommend wearing a good quality sunscreen such as dermaviduals or Moo Goo and Solbari clothing. Do you have concerns with pigmentation? Do you know how it occurs? Have a read of Kai’s very informative blog about Mr. Melanocyte. New!! SCENAR treatments… My new passion to help people with pain, chronic or acute. Do your homework and make an educated decision if it could help you. SCENAR. Self Controlled Energy Nerve adaptive Regulative treatments stimulates your body to produce its own neuropeptides and endorphins to allow the body to heal itself. This will be a stand alone treatment and later incorporated with facials. Do you have pain? http://scenaradvantage.com.au/testimonials ANTI-AGEING WITH IAN AND FAMILY NEWS. Anti-ageing dates with our fantastic doctor who specialises in Dermatology. – 23rd November – 4th January Please note we will not be doing a date in December due to other commitments. All bookings are made through my business. If you’d like an appointment please contact me on 0438 311 297. Family news. Our dear daughter Emma has now finished her second degree and is a qualified registered nurse. She has been able to secure a post graduate position at the Gold Coast Uni Hospital working on a short stay surgical ward. Obviously we are very proud of her achievements. Our dear son Nic has had surgery to repair a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament again. He is recovering well but won’t be on the field playing touch or on the basket ball court for a while. Luckily he lives close as he has moved out of home and is now buying his own unit. Hopefully he will...
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Posted by mary on Nov 6, 2019 in News | 0 comments
SPECIALS THIS MONTH! For the month of October and November, enjoy 25% OFF our dermaviduals selected duos whilst stock lasts! We are only running the ‘PROTECT, REPAIR, RENEW and CLEAR’ promotion to support your largest organ and to ensure that your skin’s cells/systems are summer and holidays ready! Christmas isn’t far away so make sure you take advantage of this month’s promotion and have your skin outshine your friends and family… or better yet, get them onboard so you can all glow together! PROTECT: SPF 15 | Mask with Vitamins REPAIR: Cleansing Milk | High Classic RENEW: Peeling Cream | Lip Balm CLEAR: Total Cleansing Cream | Plutioderm Plus They come with a beautiful toiletry bag. We will continue to have the eye cream on special with 25% off while allocated stock lasts. We are currently OUT of Oleogel Plus and that won’t be available until the 25th October so if you’re using this amazing product please use what they have sparingly until more comes in! Safe Tanning! Want to know what you can use if you’re after a summer tan without the detrimental side effects of sun baking? We have the tanning products that do not contain any damaging chemicals such as fragrances, emulsifiers, colours, mineral oils, silicones and amines and opting for safe alternatives such as MooGoo and A Bit Hippy for the body and the dermaviduals Self Tanning Membrane Cream for the face and neck. Don’t stress, for we at Mary’s Skincare have you perfectly covered. Fashion and Fun in the Sun! Kai and I are very passionate about sun protection and although we need our Vitamin D, it’s important to know how much you need per your skin type/conditions and where (cutaneous location) and when (time of day) to expose your skin. For skin protection, we recommend @dermaviduals SPF 30 for the face and @MooGoo Buttercup SPF 15 and SPF 40 for the body. https://www.dermaviduals.com.au/what-my-skin-needs/ultraviolet-exposure/ https://moogoo.com.au/sun-safety We are summer ready and we are loving our @solbari sun hats. Solbari is an Australian award-winning company producing effective and stylish UPF 50+ (universal protection fabric) clothing and accessories with customers in over 70 countries. https://www.solbari.com/ When was your last skin check? We have a doctor that comes once a month who specialises in dermatology and Kai and I are trained in Oncology Aesthetics. If you’d like to know more, book in for an Advance Skin Consultation/Analysis. FURTHER EDUCATION I will be away from the 19th to 21st October but Kai will be here. More information about this in my next newsletter. A quick little heads up and have a read about Scenar treatments. http://scenaradvantage.com.au/testimonials ANTI-AGEING WITH IAN Anti-ageing dates with our fantastic doctor who specialises in Dermatology. – 12th October – 23rd November – 14th December – 4th January All bookings are made through my business. If you’d like an appointment please contact me on 0438 311 297. If you feel inclined, I’d really appreciate it if you would give me a Review on Facebook. Simply click here REMEMBER “Don’t be hairy, go see Mary.” “What you put under your pits may affect your tits.” “What you put on your mane may affect your brain.” ”What you put on your lips may affect your liver, lymph nodes and...
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Posted by mary on Sep 11, 2019 in News | 0 comments
News from the Gala! What a fabulous night we had at the Dermaviduals masquerade gala ball in Sydney recently. As many of you know my little buddy Kai was up for an award. The finalists, and winners in all categories have to be congratulated. They were all winners in my eyes. Outstanding corneotherapists. This is why we are so proud to be a part of, a global family. Kai was a runner up to obviously an amazing corneotherapist. Congratulations to Hayley. Thank you all for your support to Kai and our business. In my eyes he will always be a leader, an educator, an amazing corneotherapist, one of my best friends. Updated Facial Menu Express facial 1 hour Cost $125 Deluxe facial 1.5 hours Cost $145 Click here to see what other treatments you can experience. http://maryskincare.com.au/led-therapy/ September dermaviduals Specials! September PROMOTION 1! Receive 25% off your dermaviduals Eye Cream. Normally $79. Now $59.25 while stocks last! The skin around our eyes is extremely elastic, quite thin and has comparatively little connective tissue. Loss of elasticity, wrinkles and eye muscle fatigue are all common problems in the eye area which makes this Eye Cream ESSENTIAL when it comes to maintaining/repairing this overly abused area. Containing Kigelia for firming/tightening, hyaluronic acid for hydrating and CQ10 for DNA repair, what more could you want? Not only is the dermaviduals eye cream on special, we also have another promotion going! September PROMOTION 2! Yes, two promotions in one month. Purchase your deco foundation and receive a Cover & Conceal stick for FREE! Great for counteracting redness, acne spots and under eye dark circles — perfect when used in conjunction with the dermaviduals eye cream, this Cover & Conceal stick is not to be missed! Containing Zinc Oxide, Chamomile and Vitamin E for barrier strengthening and bacterial control, you simply can’t go wrong with this amazing little wonder. The foundation, of course, is more than just a foundation. It’s a treatment in itself designed to treat your skin type and condition(s) that come along with genetics, cellular age and negative work/play lifestyle. This foundation works on strengthening your skins elasticity, collagen production while also being an anti-inflammatory amongst having other cutaneous benefits. This foundation truly is OUTSTANDING! What are you wearing on your skin? CONSULTATIONS No dermavidual products can be purchased without an in depth consultation and skin analysis. Allow 1.5 hours and the cost is $125.00. A deposit of $50 is required to secure your booking and redeemable off your consultation. If you have any concerns with your skin at any time please contact us so we can help you to resolve any issues and read your adjustment phase handout. When coming for a facial, we only use use dermaviduals due to their amazing delivery system and we expect our clients to use the products on an ongoing basis. Christmas is coming and we’re booking up, so be sure to secure your facials and treatments for the next few months to be sure you don’t miss out! NEW EQUIPMENT Our NEW Observ 520 allows your skin treatment therapist to confirm their skin diagnostic findings while also showing YOU what is going on within the deeper layers of your skin. This device is able to take detailed images of your skin and enables us...
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Posted by mary on Aug 31, 2019 in News | 0 comments
GALA TIME! Kai and I will be in Sydney this Sunday, Monday and Tuesday for the dermaviduals Symposium and Gala Ball. Kai is a finalist in the junior corneotherapist of the year awards so we are hoping he will return home with another certificate and a trophy. We know many of you have supported in him by writing some beautiful testimonials for him. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that Tassie can win this award. I had to take some time off as I developed facial shingles. Shingles (Herpes Zoster). This is a reactivation of varicella-zoster virus. Anyone who has previously had chickenpox may develop shingles. The virus stays dormant in dorsal root ganglia nerve cells in the spine. Once it is reactivated it migrates down sensory nerves to the skin to cause shingles. It can occur in children but is more common in adults. Luckily I only had a very mild dose with 5 spots and no eye nerve involvement and no neuralgia pain but the most intense itching. I have written a blog about it which you can read here. If you have any questions and would like to know more about how I managed it please contact me. We both recently celebrated our birthdays and thank you to everyone who took the time to message us etc. We both certainly felt very loved. Please continue to recommend your friends and family to us for the reduction of any unwanted dark hair treatments or red diffused capillaries. I also use my IPL for treating pigmentation but this is usually a last resort treatment and we prefer to educate you about why you have the pigmentation and the best way to treat it rather than just zapping it and only getting a short term result. Kai has written an amazing blog about pigmentation so you can better understand it. Please click on the link and have a read. ANTI-AGEING WITH IAN Anti-ageing dates with our fantastic doctor who specialises in Dermatology. – 28th September – 12th October – 23rd November – 14th December. All bookings are made through my business. If you’d like an appointment please contact me on 0438 311 297. CONSULTATIONS 10% off some products sale. Remember if you have any skin concerns book in with us for 1.5 hours and be educated about your skin, what it requires to function best, ingredients to avoid and even some tips on what to use for washing your clothes. Also, if you need products please text to make an appointment to pick up. Please don’t run out and use other products. During September we are going to be having a 10% discount on some of our Moo Goo and A Bit Hippy products. These are going to be some of the discontinued lines that I will be stocking. They will NOT include the face and body washes, shampoos and conditioners, deodorants, toothpaste, moisturisers, soaps, sunscreens or sunless tanners. We now have another piece of equipment called an Observ 520 that we use to take photos of your skin with. This gives us an even better way for you to understand what is happening to your skin on the outside and also underneath. Check out what we can see. We prefer you to have a skin analysis so we can...
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Posted by mary on Aug 23, 2019 in News | 0 comments
Shingles (Herpes Zoster). This is a reactivation of varicella-zoster virus. Anyone who has previously had chickenpox may develop shingles. The virus stays dormant in dorsal root ganglia nerve cells in the spine. Once it is reactivated it migrates down sensory nerves to the skin to cause shingles. It can occur in children but is more common in adults. It appears as a blistering localized painful itchy rash on one side of the face or body. It is more common on the face than the body. It can be spread by close physical contact to those who have NOT been infected with or vaccinated against the virus. It remains contagious until the blisters have healed over. Once the blisters are broken and scabbed over or are well covered, they cannot spread the virus. It often affects people with a weakened immune system. Complications of shingles if left untreated is post herpetic neuralgia (intermittent pain and intense itching along the course of a nerve) eye infection, loss of vision, glaucoma, facial palsy (paralysis) ear ache, hearing loss, dizziness, loss of taste and an increased risk of bacterial infection. Diagnosis is made by pain history, a physical examination by your doctor and a swab can be taken. You may also advised to see an ophthalmologist if the shingles are around your eye to rule out any nerve involvement. (Mine was not involved). Although the virus cannot be cured anti viral medication can reduce the severity of the symptoms and shorten the duration of the illness. These include acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), and famciclovir (Famvir). Cool compresses, calamine lotion, capsaicin cream for the neuralgia and avoiding scratching or popping the blisters are some of the recommendations for treating shingles. Personally I have found the intense itching to be the worst part of my journey. I am taking anti-viral medication and a supplement to boost my immune system. I’m also resting, drinking lots of water, eating healthy foods and not seeing any clients until next week. Unfortunately I thought I had been bitten by a spider on my face initially and then it was misdiagnosed by a pharmacist. Written by Mary White (Practicing...
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Posted by mary on Jul 10, 2019 in News | 0 comments
The Melanocyte originated from embryonic development (specifically the Neural Crest) and is located throughout the body where pigment can be seen such as the hair, skin and eyes. As a skin treatment therapist specialising in corneotherapy, I am briefly going to discuss epidermal pigmentation in two parts. Located on the Basal Layer of the epidermis, the melanocyte is adjacent to 10 keratinocytes (cuboidal cells) and can make contact with up to 30-36 different keratinocytes by releasing melanosomes (pigment granules) via their long branching extensions (dendrites) to be received by the keratinocytes for cellular protection against UV radiation. When melanosomes are being manufactured inside the Golgi Apparatus of the melanocyte, the pigment granules are completely colourless until immediate contact with the keratinocytes PAR-2 Receptor takes place. Melanosomes are programmed to settle on top of the nucleus of the keratinocyte to protect the individual’s genetic material from the sun; think of these pigment molecules as a fundamental sunhat. The keratinocyte will continue its programmed journey of differentiation towards the Stratum Corneum until it will finally desquamate as a corneocyte; taking the pigment granules along with it. Melanin begins formation when there is direct UV radiation exposure; whether direct skin-to-skin contact or through the retina of the eye, the melanocyte is programmed to make the pigment carrying melanosome to protect and defend the body. If the melanocyte has received too much sun exposure, this will result in DNA damage to not only the melanocyte, but also to the keratinocyte cell membrane and result in the overproduction or underproduction (depending on the level of cellular damage) of pigment granules to the surrounding keratinocytes. Remember, the melanocyte has access to 30-36 different keratinocytes and the ratio of melanosomes towards these cells can be altered and result in pigmentation disorders. Damage to the melanocyte cell membrane causes the dendrites to become less flexible and viable; compromising the melanosome transfer from melanocyte to keratinocyte and this can result in pigmentation. It’s important to understand the melanocyte is a cell that does NOT desquamate which makes it very difficult to treat. Please note, if the keratinocyte mother cell (stem cell) becomes impregnated with melanosomes, that individual is going to have to live with the damage. Melanosomes can also filter down into the Dermal/Epidermal Junction (connective tissue) and overtime, can become visible on the skin as this junction contains many intricate channels for pigment granules to accumulate. Cellular damage (ageing process/UV radiation) causes the Dermal/Epidermal Junction to collapse and the pigment granules are released into the dermal matrix; resulting in dermal pigmentation. The melanocyte has an excellent memory and if its programmed manufacturing of melanosomes becomes compromised in anyway, the individual has to live with the damage. There are modalities available to treat this condition, however, the minute your skin or eyes has direct UV radiation exposure, BANG! All of your hard work to inhibit the formation of pigment becomes undone and as skin treatment therapists say in this industry, prevention is always better than cure. Written by Kai Atkinson (Practicing...
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