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PATIENT BENEFITS

• High-level hydration helps protect dry skin from environmental assaults.
• Contains Intercellular Lipids (ILs) and Natural Moisturising Factors (NMFs), the skin’s own moisturising systems.

NEED TO KNOW

• Dry skin is caused by a depletion of ILs and NMFs in the epidermis. Moisture+ works by helping replenish these cellular components, fortifying the skin’s protective barrier.
• Dry skin is almost always sensitive skin. This is because the ILs and NMFs protect the skin from irritants. When the skin is deficient in these components, environmental irritants can more readily penetrate the epidermis and create sensitivity.

PRODUCT USAGE

• Moisture+ may be applied liberally at any time of day.
• A second layer of Moisture+ can be applied around the eye area to reduce dryness and sensitivity.

STUDIES AND FURTHER READING

Intercellular Lipids
According to research, topical physiological lipids such as
ceramides and cholesterol can restore biochemical balance in
barrier-impaired skin. Nonphysiological lipids such as lanolin
assist with barrier function without long-term correction. 1

Antioxidants
In vivo studies show topical anti-oxidants afford considerable
protection against UVA-induced damage. Studies also show
reduction in reactive oxygen species (ROS) with topical
antioxidant use. 2

INGREDIENTS:

Water (S), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (M), Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate (E), Glycerin (M), Cyclomethicone (M), PEG-40 Stearate (E), Sodium PCA (M), Sweet Orange Oil (M), Phenyl Trimethicone (M), Dimethicone (M), Tocopheryl Acetate [Vit. E] (AO), Retinyl Palmitate [Vit. A] (AO), Ascorbyl Palmitate [Vit. C] (AO), Bisabolol (A), Niacinamide [Vit. B3] (AO), Panthenol [Vit. B5] (AO), Cetearyl Alcohol (E), Carbomer (T), Hydroxyethylcellulose (T), Cyclomethicone (and) Soybean Oil (and) Phospholipids (and) Oleic Acid (and) Linoleic Acid (and) Tocopheryl Acetate (and) Linolenic Acid (and) Ceramides III (and) Cholesterol (and) Phytosphingosine Lecithin (and) Polysorbate 20 (and) Sorbitan Laurate (and) Propylene Glycol Stearate (and) Propylene Glycol Laurate (M), Water (and) Pentylene Glycol (and) Glycerin (and) Sodium Lactate (and) Lactic Acid (and) Serine (and) Urea (and) Sorbitol (and) Sodium Chloride (and) Allantoin (M), Allantoin (A), Cholesterol (M), Methylparaben (P), Propylparaben (P), Imidazolidinyl Urea (P)

Codebreaker: S=solvent, M=moisturiser, E=emulsifier, A=anti-inflammatory, AO=anti-oxidant, T=thickener, P=preservative.


EXPLANATIONS

Intercellular Lipids
ceramides
cholesterol
triglycerides

Augment ILs in intercellular spaces of stratum corneum. Facilitate barrier lipid repair. Natural Moisturising Factors glycerin sodium lactate lactic acid urea serine

Supplement NMFs in stratum corneum to enhance moisture-binding capacity in upper epidermis. B-group vitamins panthenol (Vit. B5) 2% niacinamide (Vit. B3) 2%

Reduce sensitivity by protecting immune function. Antioxidants retinyl palmitate (Vit. A ester) ascorbyl pamitate (Vit. C ester) tocopherol acetate (Vit. E)

Act as exogenous free radical scavengers to militate against formation of reactive oxygen species and other free radicals.

1. Elias, Peter M. “Physiological Lipids for Barrier Repair in Dermatology.” Cosmeceuticals. Ed. Zoe Draelos. Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2005. p. 63-70.

2. Thiele, J and Dreher, F. “Antioxidant Defense Systems in Skin.”. Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics. Ed. Peter Elsner. Boca Raton: Taylor & Francis, 2005. p 37-88.

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