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Oh the skin...the amazing skin. By now you should have a pretty good understanding of the basic layers and functions of the skin. These layers work side by side to create the most beautifully functioning, healthy skin that we could possibly have. However, the natural physiological behavior of the skin is influenced by a multitude of not only external, but internal factors. First, external factors. External factors have an amazing impact on the physiological functioning and the condition of the skin. Ultra violet light (the sun), pollution, smoking, harsh product use, improper product use, change of seasons, climate, travel and exercise all impact the ability of the skin to function at its best. In many cases these external factors create free radicals and trigger protective responses in the skin that can result in negative effects such as the increased cell turnover, dehydration, excess pigment production, clogging and acne breakouts. In some cases, it is quite easy to avoid these