Hope for dry, sensitive skin
SHOWERING and washing can be a torture for individuals with extremely dry skin – afterwards, the skin is usually even drier and itches.
The skin has a natural barrier to prevent excessive moisture loss. It consists of a thin lipid film on the skin and of the structural lipids, rich in linoleic acid situated between the non-living cells at the outermost layer of our skin.
This forms a structure like a brick wall, which denies bacteria and harmful substances a chance to penetrate our skin.
However, if the structural lipids are stripped away by frequent washing, showering and swimming or if they are not produced in sufficient quantities, as is the case in ageing skin or some other skin conditions, the nonliving cells become detached from each other and holes develop in the skin’s protective barrier.
The result is always dry, flaky and brittle skin, which is more prone to inflammation and itching.
Therefore, regular care is vital to counteract this breakdown in barrier function and the lipid and moisture deficiencies in dry skin and to protect it from further damage.
An innovative microemulsion enriched with vegetable oil
Linola Shower and Wash is an innovative microemulsion that supplies the skin directly with oils rich in linoleic acid when washing.
This formula is intended to meet the special skin care needs of dry, sensitive skin, which reacts to excessively vigorous or frequent cleansing with heightened irritation.
In addition, there is also a tendency to increased colonisation by bacteria that harm the skin.
This can make the condition of the skin deteriorate causing increased itching and reddening from which inflammation may develop.
The clear gel with a physiological skin pH (5.5) is designed for soft and gentle cleansing of body, face and hands, and contains balanced, mild wash substances.
This serves to protect and support the skin’s natural barrier and, to increase the moisture levels of the dry skin by up to 20%.
Indeed, the moisture content is greater up to 24 hours later than it was before showering.
Because it is well tolerated, Linola Shower and Wash is naturally also suitable for sensitive skin on the face and does not burn the eyes.
Linola Shower and Wash, a fully formulated and produced in Germany.
It is available exclusively at Caring Pharmacy stores nationwide at the promotional price of RM114.90 for a twinpack (300ml x 2) in the month of August.
■ For more details, call 03-5638 3660 or e-mail enquiry@cambert.com.my