As the globe warms, we’re not only witnessing shifts in climate patterns but also the emergence of urban heat islands (UHIs)—cities significantly warmer than their rural counterparts. This phenomenon heightens our exposure to heat, particularly in urban environments, triggering a series of skin challenges.
What does this mean for our skin?
- Oxidative Stress: Increased temperatures boost reactive oxygen species in skin cells, leading to oxidative stress that damages lipids, proteins, and DNA.
- Epidermal Disruption: Heat compromises the skin’s protective barrier, increasing sensitivity and moisture loss.
- Photoaging: Elevated temperatures accelerate aging by degrading the structural proteins, collagen and elastin.
- Inflammation: Heat shock triggers cytokine release, which can exacerbate conditions like dermatitis.
- Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs): These proteins are crucial for cell protection against thermal damage and maintaining cellular health.
At OxiProteomics, we lead the way in addressing these skin health challenges.
Through validated biological models and targeted evaluations, we understand how heat impacts skin and test the efficacy of dermocosmetics designed to preserve and recover skin health from these effects.
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