Your skin completely renews itself every month

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Your skin completely renews itself every month

Your skin is a dynamic organ that fully regenerates itself approximately every 28 days, constantly shedding old cells and forming new ones to keep you protected.

Your skin, your body's largest organ, completely replaces itself about every 28 days. This amazing process, called cell turnover, primarily happens in the epidermis, the outermost layer. Old cells are constantly shed, making way for fresh ones that push up from below. This ensures your skin acts as a living shield, repairing daily wear and protecting you from the environment.

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