WORDS LEYLA RUDOLF
Skin. It’s generally the first thing you’ll look at each morning and more than likely, it takes up the most time in your beauty regime (think cleansing, toning, moisturising, masks). Then there’s the make-up you apply to make it more even/dewy/matt/ radiant. You get the gist. But chances are you only know the bare minimum about what it does. ‘Skin is essentially your body’s protective armour,’ says cosmetic dermatologist Dr Sam Bunting. ‘It keeps us safe from environmental aggressors, such as bacteria, UV and pollution – it’s essential in helping us maintain our temperature, processing sensation and vitamin D production, too.’