Skin Rejuvenation
Glossary

Collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the skin, forming the dense fibrous network that gives skin its firmness, strength, and …

Elastin is a protein found in the dermis that gives skin its elasticity — the ability to stretch and return to its original shape. Together …

Skin rejuvenation is a broad term that encompasses any clinical approach designed to restore the health, function, and appearance of the ski…

Collagen Induction Therapy — also known as skin needling or microneedling — is a minimally invasive treatment that uses fine, sterile needle…

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a regenerative therapy derived from a small sample of the client's own blood. The blood is processed in a cent…

Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) is an advanced evolution of PRP therapy, produced using a lower-speed centrifugation process that results in a fi…

Rejuran is a skin healing treatment formulated with polynucleotides (PN) — long-chain DNA fragments derived from sustainably sourced salmon.…

LED (Light Emitting Diode) light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular activity …

The Observ 520x is a clinical-grade skin imaging system that uses advanced multi-spectral lighting technology to reveal detailed information…

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found throughout the body, with particularly high concentrations in the skin, j…

Fibroblasts are the primary cells responsible for producing and maintaining the extracellular matrix of the dermis, including collagen, elas…

The skin barrier — also known as the stratum corneum or epidermal barrier — is the outermost layer of the skin, functioning as the body's pr…

Polynucleotides (PN) are long-chain DNA fragments typically derived from sustainably sourced salmon DNA, which shares a high degree of struc…

Growth factors are naturally occurring proteins that act as signalling molecules, instructing cells to proliferate, differentiate, migrate, …

Microneedling is another term for skin needling or Collagen Induction Therapy — a minimally invasive treatment in which a device fitted with…

Dermal remodelling is the process by which the dermis — the deeper structural layer of the skin — rebuilds and reorganises its collagen and …

Transepidermal water loss (TEWL) refers to the passive diffusion of water through the skin's outer layers into the surrounding environment. …

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the primary energy currency of every living cell, including skin cells. It powers virtually all cellular fun…

Skin laxity refers to the gradual loosening and loss of firmness in the skin, most commonly associated with the natural ageing process and t…

Photodamage — commonly referred to as sun damage — is the cumulative effect of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin's structure and functi…

Fine lines are the earliest visible signs of skin ageing — shallow creases that develop as collagen and elastin levels decline and the skin …

Acne scarring occurs when the skin's inflammatory response to a breakout damages the underlying dermis, disrupting the normal collagen depos…

Skin pigmentation refers to uneven distribution of melanin — the pigment responsible for skin colour — resulting in areas of discolouration …

Skin texture refers to the smoothness, evenness, and refinement of the skin's surface — qualities that reflect the health of both the epider…

A minimally invasive treatment is any clinical procedure that achieves therapeutic results by working below the skin's surface without requi…

Biocompatibility refers to the degree to which a substance or treatment is accepted by the body without triggering an adverse immune or infl…

Cellular turnover — also known as skin cell renewal — is the continuous process by which the skin generates new epidermal cells in the basal…

A bespoke treatment plan is a personalised, individually designed protocol that takes into account a client's unique skin biology, specific …

In the context of skin treatments, downtime refers to the period of recovery following a procedure during which the skin may be visibly red,…

Facial harmony refers to the balanced, proportional relationship between the different structural elements of the face — including the distr…

Holistic skin health is an approach to skin care and rejuvenation that considers the skin not as an isolated organ, but as a reflection of t…