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    Glossary Skin Microenvironment

    complex and dynamic environment within the skin influencing health

    The skin microenvironment refers to the complex and dynamic environment within the skin, including various cell types, extracellular matrix components, and signaling molecules. It plays a crucial role in maintaining skin health, influencing processes like wound healing, immune responses, and hair growth. Understanding the skin microenvironment is essential for developing treatments for conditions like alopecia and other skin disorders.

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    1. GHK-Cu Copper peptide used in skin and hair cosmetics
    2. Vitamin D Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement
    3. Peppermint herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
    4. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
    5. Dexpanthenol Provitamin B5, a moisturiser in hair and skin products