Moisturiser

Does your skin really need that heavy moisturiser? Our skin goes through a natural cycle of regeneration, whereby we shed dead skin cells, to be replaced by newer cells from the deeper layers. However, when we moisturise, we are actually delaying this regeneration. If your skin really feels dehydrated, you will possibly benefit more from taking a good quality fish oil. Drink plenty of water. Eat a nutrient rich diet with a variety of vegetables rich in colour .Eat oily fish.

Damaged Skin Barrier 

Moisturising also disrupts the barrier function of the skin. The skin is an important organ which provides protection against UV radiation, heat, toxins etc.Moisturising lotions (which are water-based) or creams and oils (lipid based) can disrupt this water/lipid/ balance. The result is an over-saturated layer which is less effective as a barrier, such that the skin feels tight and sensitive after washing. There is a reduction of both Natural Moisturising Factors (NMF’s – naturally occurring chemicals in the skin which absorb water from the atmosphere) and Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs – the skin’s own moisturiser produced by the fibroblast cells deep in the skin.
Lots of Clients suffer from too much sebum/ oil, which is an inflammatory agent. Acne and rosacea are two oil-related conditions. Moisturising creams can aggravate these conditions, causing the skin to produce more oil in response to a heavy cream on the surface.
Daily moisturising over a prolonged period may actually age the skin. This occurs because the fibroblast cells which produce GAGs (the skin’s moisturiser) also produce collagen and elastin, which help maintain the skin’s elasticity. If we make these fibroblast cells sluggish, due to an impaired mechanism, this compounds the decline in production of collagen and elastin which is already occurring with ageing.
Give your skin the opportunity to recover, if you are using a heavy cream, try switching to a lighter lotion. If you are moisturising twice a day, try reducing this to once only.

You may well find that using an antioxidant serum and an SPF provides sufficient comfort after cleansing in the morning.

Yes there are clients who need to use a moisturiser to soothe the skin - to assists with healing and put back what we loose naturally as we age #Skinceutical Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 contains an exceptional mix of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids, all essential to replenishing skin's surface and protecting against moisture loss. These ingredients excel at improving chronically dry skin whose surface is compromised due to various circumstances (like health issues, sun damage, or extreme environmental conditions).The ingredients mimic the natural substances we have within our skin so aid in replenishing the skin as we age.

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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2

 Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 – an Anti-Ageing Corrective Moisturiser to Refill Cellular Lipids

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As a leader in skin health and research, SkinCeuticals is committed to developing skincare products backed by science that provide corrective benefits while promoting overall skin health. The latest addition to their advanced portfolio, Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 is the result of the brand’s groundbreaking research in Lipidomics, an emerging field studying lipids and their role in skin health. Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 refills cellular lipids to support natural skin repair and nourishment. This anti-ageing treatment restores fullness, resurfaces texture, and rediscovers radiance.
With age, lipid production declines, leading to a weakened external barrier and a reduction in skin's natural repair with increased vulnerability against environmental aggressors. The clinical implications of lipid depletion include uneven texture, uncomfortable tightness, dullness, and loss of facial fullness.
Lipidomic studies have proven that a treatment containing ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids at an optimally balanced ratio of 1:2:1 is ideal for treating the needs of chronologically aged skin. Until now, it has been extremely difficult to formulate this ratio of pure, stabilised lipids at high concentrations.(The word "lipidome" is used to describe the complete lipid profile within a cell)
As the first optimised 2:4:2 cholesterol-dominant ratios in an anti-ageing treatment, Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 offers twice the concentration of lipids as the closest competitor. With a unique lipid stabilisation system in a cosmetically elegant texture, the formula is lightweight and fast-absorbing, benefitting both aging skin and dry skin. The formula ingredients combine a maximised concentration of lipids:

·                  2% pure ceramides – Ceramides 1 & 3 work synergistically to restore skin’s barrier function and nourish skin

·                  4% natural cholesterol – Found in all cells of the body, cholesterol is essential for stabilizing the structure of skin’s barrier and maintaining skin’s elasticity.

·                  2% fatty acids – Help to support lipid production to maintain balanced lipid levels in skin       

Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 clinical results

·                  Proven results demonstrate three key actions in skin:

·                  Refill essential lipids: a 57% increase in ceramides, 

·                  50% increase in cholesterol, and 

·                  12% increase in fatty acids after 8 weeks.

·                  Restore external skin barrier: a 39% improvement in hydration in just 24 hours.

·                  Support skin’s natural repair: a 2x increase in mature corneocytes, signifying improved barrier quality after 8 weeks

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Clinical improvement across key signs of accelerated ageing after 8 weeks:

·                  23% improvement in clarity

·                  26% improvement in radiance

·                  66% improvement in smoothness

·                  35% improvement in laxity

·                  44% improvement in the appearance of pores

This cholesterol-dominant corrective treatment restores fullness, resurfaces texture, and rediscovers radiance.

For the first time, SkinCeuticals has managed to combine a potent concentration of ingredients in a highly corrective and nourishing treatment. This is for a patient that doesn’t want to choose between a corrective product and a moisturiser.

You are giving back to the skin what it has lost as it is ageing.

Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 is part of a comprehensive, corrective skincare regimen.   For 24-hour antioxidant prevention and repair it is recommended to use C E Ferulic and Physical Fusion UV Defence SPF 50 in the morning to help shield skin from environmental damage, and Resveratrol B E at night to boost skin’s resilience.
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SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2

Radiance Rediscovered

Ageing skin is more prone to lipid loss: the reduction of natural compounds like ceramides, natural cholesterol, and fatty acids. This lipid depletion compromises skin’s natural protective barrier, resulting in visible signs of accelerated ageing, as the skin is unable to repair it's self effectively. New scientific insights have shown that as we age, lipid levels in the stratum corneum decline, leading to accelerated signs of ageing. All lipid levels are decreased but with age-related lipid loss, the highest decrease is seen in cholesterol.
Anti ageing lightweight cream formulated with a maximised concentration of lipids: 2% pure ceramides, 4% natural cholesterol, and 2% fatty acids.
Clinically proven to improve the visible appearance of skin smoothness, laxity, pores, and overall radiance.

• Restores vital skin lipids: ceramides, natural cholesterol, and fatty acids
• Provides improved hydration and smoothness
• Improves the appearance of skin tone and texture
• Rejuvenates the skin helping the skin appear plumper, firmer and tighter
• Improving the appearance of lines and wrinkles and pore size 

Ingredients:
2% Pure Ceramides 1 & 3:
Proven to improve hydration and barrier function

4% Natural Cholesterol:
Proven to increase barrier recovery in ageing skin to improve elasticity

2% Fatty Acids:
Restores the skin barrier function.

Directions:
Apply a small amount twice daily to face, neck, and chest.

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