Our environment, the climate we live in and our lifestyle (exogenous factors) have as important an effect on the health of our skin as genetics and ageing (endogenous factors).Dr. Margarita Vergolia has studied the effects of both types of factors on thousands of patients and created MEDITERRANEAN SKIN HEALTH (MSH).Internal (endogenous) factors include genetics, ageing as well as the predisposition of specific conditions (i.e. atopic dermatitis, diabetes). Hormones, at different ages and conditions such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause, also can affect skin health and youth. Finally, stress and psychological factors can also have a major effect on skins resilience.External (exogenous) factors can compromise the skins protective barrier and make it prone to sensitivity. Sunlight, (UVB, UVA and HEV Light), temperature, humidity, nutrition, medication and of course environmental pollution can all contribute to making skin more sensitive, less resilient and susceptible to allergies, irritations and more serious skin diseases.The climatic and environmental characteristics of the Mediterranean create a specific ecosystem for the skin. MSH focuses on endogenous and exogenous factors and specializes in skin health and youth for men and women who live and work within the Mediterranean.