Review of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics – International Edition – Volume 38 (2024) – Supplementary Issue 1

Open Access Review Paper

The effect of exercise on the quality of the skin

Niki Tertipi¹, Eleni Sfyri¹, Vasiliki Kefala¹, Foteini Biskanaki¹, Eleni Andreou¹, Dimitrios Chaniotis¹, Efstathios Rallis¹

¹Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of West Attica, GR-12243 Athens, Greece.

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Published: 17 February 2024; https://doi.org/10.61873/TCIU1717

Abstract
The skin is the body’s largest organ, serving as the primary barrier against infections and diseases. It is the part of the body that comes into direct contact with the environment. The proper functioning of the skin is influenced by the supply of blood, oxygen, and water. Exercise has numerous health benefits. It aims to strengthen and promote the health and well-being of our body, offering various advantages. It enhances cardiovascular health, reduces the risk of diseases, boosts the immune system, helps us manage stress, and enhances our psychological well-being. It improves overall body function and influences the quality of the skin.

Keywords: exercise, skin aging, skin elasticity, sarcopenia, collagen, stress, skin hydration

Please cite as:
Tertipi N., Sfyri E., Kefala V., Biskanaki F., Andreou E., Chaniotis D., Rallis E. The effect of exercise on the quality of the skin. Rev. Clin. Pharmacol. Pharmacokinet. Int. Ed. 38(1):67-70 (2024). https://doi.org/10.61873/TCIU1717