Getting through the skin

The skin is divided into three layers:
1.) Epidermis (Stratum Germinativum, Stratum Spinosum, Stratum Granulosum, Stratum Corneum)
2.) Dermis
3.) Hypodermis

The epidermis consists of stratified epithelial cell layers
The Dermis is made up primarily of collagen and elastin connective tissue
The Hypodermis is made up mostly of fat and blood vessels

Getting through the skin...

Cleansing cleans dirt, oils and other environmental pollutants off the outer most layer of the skin.
Toning hydrates and rebalances pH levels of the outer layer of the skin.
Exfoliation contributes into the shedding of the outer stratum corneum revealing a more radiant skin.
Masques and serums penetrate through the cells (transcellular) and through the lipid barrier (intracellular)
Enhanced penetration occurs when: skin is hydrated, lipid barrier is disrupted, stratum corneum exfoliation, chemical solvents used (i.e. alcohol), agents that soften keratin protein or other electricals (i.e. galvanic, high frequency, etc).
Moisturizers hydrate and push nutrients into the skin.

Professional products are structured more effectively making them more efficient in entering the skin.

Improve your skin health with:
- exfoliation
- hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, honey, aloe vera and algae
- emollients to help reduce transepidermal water loss e.g.Silicones, Evening primrose, borage seed oil.