Istanbul Gelisim University Vocational School of Health Sciences: Monthly News Bulletin and Events (Issue: 44, August 2024)

A Technical Review on Skin Care that Prevents and Delays Aging Aging is an inevitable biological process, and the skin is one of the organs where the most obvious signs of this process are seen. Various methods and products are used to prevent or delay skin aging. The skin consists of three main layers: the epidermis (top layer), the dermis (middle layer), and the hypodermis (bottom layer). The epidermis protects the outer surface of the skin and provides moisture balance. The dermis is rich in collagen and elastin fibers and provides elasticity and durability to the skin. The hypodermis, on the other hand, contains adipose tissue and supports the skin. Lecturer Süleyman PAK Hair Care and Beauty Services Program The aging process is influenced by various factors such as genetic factors, environmental influences (UV rays, pollution), lifestyle (nutrition, smoking), and hormonal changes. This process is characterized by a decrease in collagen and elastin fibers, a decrease in the rate of regeneration of skin cells, and moisture loss.