Skin Care 101
Bring all of your skin into total harmony
Your blanket of skin is one organ. It is your largest organ. Seven-eighths of your skin is your body, and only one-eighth is your face. Seven 8ths was created to inspire you to care for all of your skin. Our products embody this holistic philosophy, ensuring every inch of your skin receives the nourishment and attention it deserves
Your skin is your first line of defense. It protects you from infections, germs and the elements. It is made up of water, protein, lipids and a variety of minerals and chemicals. Skin accounts for approximately 15% of your body weight. Your skin is the only organ you feed internally and externally. Whatever you put on your skin eventually ends up inside your body. Therefore, it is important to feed your skin only what you want inside your body: nutrients.
For optimum vitality, your skin requires:
Exfoliation & Cleansing
Moisturization & Hydration
Protection from the Elements
Nourishment & Attention
Exfoliation & Cleansing
Daily moisturizing helps maintain your skin barrier, prevents skin conditions, and delays the signs of aging. Hydrated skin is softer, smoother, more elastic, and quicker to repair itself. The result is healthier, more protective, more youthful-looking skin.
Nighttime is an especially important time to moisturize. At night, skin repair processes kick into high gear with research showing that skin repair peaks at night. During this time, your body loses more water, and your skin becomes more receptive to topical applications. Therefore, before going to bed, apply moisturizer to your entire blanket of skin.
Moisture & Hydration
Moisturizing daily is an embrace of hydration. It helps keep skin soft supple and glowing with vitality. Hydrated skin is softer, smoother, more elastic and quicker to repair itself. The result is healthier, more youthful-looking skin.
Nighttime is prime time when it comes to moisturizing. At night, skin repair processes kick in to high gear with research showing that your skin repair peaks at night. During this time, the body is prone to lose more water, and the skin becomes more receptive to topical applications. Therefore, before going to bed, apply moisturizer to your entire blanket of skin.
Protection From the Elements
It should come as no surprise that the sun wreaks havoc on our skin. Protecting the skin from the effects of the sun is arguably the most important skincare practice. Sunscreen should be applied to the skin daily, even in colder months, on cloudy days, and if you’re only outdoors for short periods of time. Use a “broad spectrum” sunscreen which protects against both UVA and UVB, preferably with an SPF of 30 or more.
Consider limiting your time in the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV rays are the strongest, and wear clothing that covers the skin: long-sleeved shirts, pants and wide-brimmed hats.
Nourishment & Attention
Your skin requires vital nutrients to remain healthy and support your longevity. Remember: your skin is the only organ you directly feed internally and externally.
Some vital nutrients your skin needs are:
- Vitamins A, C, D, E, B complex, and K
- Minerals, especially copper and zinc
- Phytonutrients (substances found in certain plants that are beneficial to human health and help prevent various diseases)
- Proteins
- Omegas 3, 6 and 9
Applying agents that hydrate, replenish and deliver nutrients into your skin helps maintain healthy, youthful, and resilient skin, as well as overall physical health.
