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AHA Smooth-N-Glow: Skin Lightening Face Wash:

 

Product Features:

* Face wash enriched with Alpha Hydroxy Acids.

* Natural Moisturizing factors prevent from moisture loss from the skin.

* Regular use removes excess dead tissue and removes tan..

* Gentle coconut based cleansers support sensitive skin.

* Suitable for all types of skin.

 

Merits:

Helps lightening the complexion of the skin.
On regular use with sun screens prevents tanning.
Provides gentle skin polishing effect, regular use provides glow on the skin.
Improves the texture and shine on the skin.
Added moisturizers prevent moisture loss.
Helps providing oil balancing of the skin.
Also suitable for people with acne and pimples.
 

Method of use:

          Wash the face with water. Apply ½ teaspoon of AHA Smooth-N-Glow face wash on the face, massage gently and wash off. Keep the eyes closed while washing the face.

 

Scientific Details:

Alpha Hydroxy acids are generally used medically for the reducing dead tissue, tan and darkness. When these Alpha Hydroxy acids are blended with the face wash, it provides several benefits:

1.      Alpha Hydroxy acids are best acid cleansers. They remove the dirt and debris from the skin.

2.      AHA’s  in face wash gently removes excess dead tissue, thereby improving the skin texture.

3.      AHA’s help balancing the pH of the skin, making it more healthier and glowing.

4.      AHA’s are anti-infective, and reduce the chances of skin infection when are in use.

5.      Low concentration of AHA’s in face wash helps holding better moisture in the skin there by keeping the skin hydrated.

With all these benefits of AHA’s, AHA Smooth-N-Glow face wash helps providing better fairness, soft texture, smooth appeal and Glow on the skin.

 

AHA-Smooth-N-Glow Face wash is specially boosted with the Natural moisturizing factors. What are the Natural moisturizing factors? These are the ingredients which are actually in the skin and are responsible for holding moisture in the skin. There are several moisturizing factors in the market, but I personally feel that we should avoid the synthetic chemicals which are not available in the skin, for holding the moisture.

We use the ingredients which are already available in the skin for holding the moisture, in this face wash.

More effective is this face wash which contains the coconut derived products for the soft and gentle effect on the skin.

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CETA-LIFE: The Pree Peel Cleanser!
 
Before entering into the scientific concepts of the product, Let me explain you the concept of Buffer.

Buffer is mostly known as the pH Buffer or Hydrogen Ion buffer. It is the concept mixture of a weak acid and weak base, and when a strong acid is applied over it, it resists the strong and sudden change in the pH.

Therefore, the Cleansers which have buffering action are choosen as the Pre-Peel cleansers, which actually slow down the sudden pH change and avoids the drastic reaction of the Peels on the skin.

Ceta-Life cleanser is made with the buffering activity of the mild acid Stearic acid and the mild alkali Cetosteryl alcohol, in a scientific proportion so as to avoid the burning effects of the Acids uses in the skin peeling.

Ceta-life is the most gentle cleanser for sensitive skin, effectively removes dirt, & oil-N- water soluble  debris, hydrates & softens the skin, Prevents damage to the skin. Very effective cleanser for dry-Sensitive skin due to its soothing properties.

Why Ceta-Life Cleanser?

Contains  Cetosteryl alcohol, Stearic acid & Glycerin which makes it most gentle & effective to reduce  irritation, inflammation & burning sensation  & also protects the moisture of skin.

* Ceta-Life is the best Pre-Peel cleanser, as it balances the skin through the buffering activity of Cetosteryl alcohol & Stearic acid.

* Balances the skin and minimizes the post peel damages.

*Reduces irritation, inflammation and burning sensation.

* Provides effective but gentle cleansing of infected, damaged & sensitive skin.

Best cleasnser for Dry-dehydrated and wrinkled skin.

To be very true with you, Ceta-life is not only a cleanser, but whenever you have irritation and dryness on the skin, and there is prominent reddening, burning and damage to the skin, use Ceta-Life cleanser for gentle massage. Keep applied for about 10 minutes and wipe off with a dry cotton pad.

Apply Aloeweed Gel on the skin now and feel the extreme difference and the immediate relief to the skin condition! Whenever you are performing any kind of peeling on the skin, you must use Csta-Life cleanser before peeling.

Can we Use Ceta-Life as a general purpose Cleanser?

Definitely.  Ceta-life proves best as All Purpose cleanser because of its cleansing and skin softening and skin calming properties. Ceta-Life can be used as a better cleanser for all types of skin before treatment.

Even it can be used as a daily cleanser for the skin to maintain its softness and glow!

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Aloeweed!
Aloeweed is a classic combination of  Aloe Juice with Wheat germ oil and Lavender oil as the aroma. Aloe juice helps rejuvenating and hydrating the skin, Wheat germ oil caters Anti-oxidant properties, & Lavender helps healing without scars.

Why Aloeweed Gel?

Aloeweed being a nourishing, healing, soothing and Anti-oxidant healps hydrating the skin & relieves burning sensation and itch immediately.

* Effectively reduces burning sensation.

* Pre and post application during laser treatments prevents damage to skin.

* Classic Shaving gel for those who get rashes after shaving.

*Rapidly resolves the  Allergic skin conditions, redness and itching.

* Best gel to hydrate the skin after harsh skin peeling.

* Can also be used on scalp for relieving scalp heat and dehydration.

Aloeweed gel has several applications and is the best to resolve even the allergic conditions. When you wax the skin, many times you get rashes on the skin. Immediate application of Aloeweed gel helps reducing the rashes drastically.

Someone if has severe reaction with Bleach cream or any other cosmetic product, the best remedy is mixing Desowen lotion with Aloeweed gel and applying three times a day. All the Doctors can try this out as this has great results.

Aloeweed Gel is also a great help for those who have burning sensation on the palms and soles. The heat and burning sensation can be reduced in a short while with the application of the Aloeweed gel.

Alos it is very helpful to the Cancer patients, when they are on Chemotherapy, they always have extreme heat in body and with the burning sensation in the palms and soles, they are more troubled. Aloeweed is the reliving remedy for all these patients!

How to use: Just apply on the skin surface or scalp with gentle massage. Keep applied.

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Melanin!
 
Melanocytes  produce pigment melanin.

About 8 % of epidermal cells are melanocytes.

There are around 1000 and 2000 melanocytes per square millimetre of skin.

Although their size can vary, melanocytes are typically 7 micrometers in length.

 Within the epidermis, melanocytes reside in the basal layer in a ratio of about 10 keratinocytes to 1 melanocyte.

Each melanocyte via its dendrites supplies melanin to about 30 nearby keratinocytes.

The difference in skin colour between fair people and dark people is not due to the number (quantity) of melanocytes in their skin, but to the activity of the melanocytes'.

There are two forms of the melanin:

Eumelanin granules, which tend to be round and smooth and produce black and brown skin pigmentation, and

Phaeomelanin granules, which are more irregular in shape and which are more prominent in lighter skins, particularly in association with red hair and freckles.

 In humans, melanin is found in skin, hair. Melanin is the primary determinant of human skin color. Mainly present in the epidermis.

 Epidermal melanin is produced by melanocytes, which are found in the stratum basale of the epidermis.

Some individual animals and humans have very little or no melanin in their bodies, a condition known as albinism.

 Because melanin is an cluster of smaller component molecules, there are a number of different types of melanin with differing proportions and bonding patterns of these component molecules.

Both pheomelanin and eumelanin are found in human skin and hair, but eumelanin is the most abundant melanin in humans, as well as the form most likely to be deficient in albinism.

            Tanning of the skin due to UV exposure represents an increase in the content of eumelanin within the epidermis and its major purpose is increased photoprotection.

 
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Grade I Peel Nirmal!

 
I.  Grade I Peels:  Nirmal Exfoliating Lotion

Grade I Peels are specifically meant for Moisture deficit/ Oil deficit skin.

These are great humectant peels for oil deficit skin.

Grade I Peels should not be used on oily skin.

By removing excessive dead tissue it removes excessive epidermal wrinkles.
Nirmal is a great acid enamel replenisher for Dry skin.
Nirmal hydrates oil deficit skin.
Nirmal is a great formulation which induces fairness.
Nirmal makes the mature skin baby soft.
 

Exclusive uses of Nirmal:

In-Salon Use:

When we require better texture and smoothness on the skin, before facial use Nirmal for gentle massage and then go for facial without washing Nirmal. Just apply one teaspoon Nirmal and massage till it gets absorbed.
When the skin seems to be extra dehydrated and the epidermal wrinkles seem to be on higher side, just add one teaspoon of Nirmal in the massage cream and massage thoroughly to get faster rid of wrinkles.
When the skin is acid enamel disturbed and does not possess any glow, the strongest suggestion is add one teaspoon of Nirmal to the face pack/ mask, massage the mask gently on the skin, keep for 15 min and wash off.
 

Home Care Use:

When epidermal wrinkles are a problem, apply one teaspoon Nirmal on the complete face and neck before sleeping, with gentle massage so as to completely absorb. Keep over night and wash off in the morning with plane water. Do it every night for great results.
 For reducing tan and even the rough texture of the dry dehydrated skin, Nirmal is a great over night remedy.
For Under eye circles, before application of the under eye cream, apply Nirmal and then use under eye cream above that. This helps drastically reducing the under eye dark circles.

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Personal Care of Sensitive skin!
 

Exfoliation: Sensitive skin also carries dead tissue. Gentle exfoliation is needed. Better synergistic blend of Roopada-Nirmal and De-toxifying pack is suggested for the perfect and gentle exfoliation.

Synergistic Home Care Peel: It is a great blend which exfoliates gently, hydrates the skin at the same time provides sun protection. It is a superb daily care regime for sensitive skin.

How to Use: To one teaspoon of De-toxifying pack add ½ teaspoon Nirmal and ½ teaspoon Roopada. Add sufficient water to form smooth paste. Mix and apply on the skin like a pack. Keep applied for 5 minutes and rinse off.

When to Use: To balance the hyper sensitive skin, apply ulti-care sun block after removing the synergistic peel. One should use the synergistic peel alternate day.

Nourishment and Night Care: Sensitive skin also needs nourishment. Night time is the appropriate time to provide repair and simultaneous nourishment at the same time appropriate oil free moisturizing. Liposoft applied over night is the better home care regime for dry skin and Aloeweed gel should be applied on oily and hypersensitive skin.

When to Use: Use every night for perfect maintenance.

Mask/ Face Pack: For the better personal care and oil as well as moisture balancing, Alternate day usage of De-toxifying pack with milk or water according to the skin type is suggested for sensitive skin.

De-toxifying  Pack: The pack minimizes the toxins on the skin, thereby reduces the sensitivity at the same time provides photo protection.

How to Use: Add one teaspoon of water to one teaspoon of De-toxifying pack. Mix and apply on the face. Keep applied for 10-15 minutes, wash off with water and apply Ulti-care sun block.

When to Use: Daily application of De-toxifying pack improves the skin tone of the oily skin.

Sun Protection: Sensitive skin is prone to photo damage and requires maximum protection. Only Ulti-care sun block should be used for the perfect protection.

Ulti-Care Sun Block: It is a classic kind of Sun Block, which merges into the skin without leaving dense white residue. It is a Zinc oxide based product provides intense photo protection, at the same time it reduces the open pores of the oily skin.

How to use: Apply small quantity of Ulti-Care Sun block on the skin, massage gently and leave on.

When to use: Apply Ulti-Care sun block at least thrice a day to reduces the hyper sensitivity of the skin.

Complexion Improvement: Hyper sensitive skin normally gets tan, at the same time it may become patchy due to the uneven pigmentation. One should use skin clarification for the even tone and complexion of the skin. For dry sensitive skin use of Inno-White Skin Lightening Cream helps providing even complexion. For Oily skin Saffro-soft gel can solve the purpose.

Inno-White Skin Lightening Cream: It is a perfect complexion corrector. of Inno-White Skin Lightening Cream when applied every night all over the face helps providing even complexion.

How to use: Apply of Inno-White Skin Lightening Cream all over the face. Massage gently. Leave over night and wash of with water in the morning. Avoid using soap.

When to Use: Apply every evening preferably after using synergistic peel in the evening.

 

Saffro-Soft Gel: This gel is Ayurvedic gel which contains coconut water, Manjishtha and saffron which are natural complexion corrector. Regular application of Roopada and Saffro-soft gel definitely brings surprising changes int eh complexion.

How to use: Apply saffron-soft gel lavishly on the skin with gentle massage and leave on.

When to Use: Apply Roopada Oil control peel once a day and Saffro-soft gel on the skin twice a day.

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Personal Care of Sensitive skin!

Redness, tender appearance, excessive heat and photo sensitivity and dehydration are the major characteristics of sensitive skin. Easy damage happens with routine cosmetics. Gentle and soothing care is required.

Cleansing: Softest cleansing is needed. For dry sensitive skin, Cetalife is suggested cleanser and for oily sensitive skin, Kanchan Face pack is suggested cleanser.

Ceta-life: This is a skin balancing cleanser. Helps balancing the dryness at the same time suits sensitive skin.

How to Use: Apply ½ teaspoon of Ceta-life Skin Cleanser on skin with gentle massage. Rub gently for 2-3 minutes. Wipe off with Dry cotton pad.

When to use: Twice a day for perfect results.

Kanchan Mud Pack: This is a herbal blend with natural mud. Absorbs excessive oil from the skin at the same time it is gentle enough to reduce the sensitivity of the oily skin.

How to Use: Apply ½ teaspoon of Kanchan face pack on the wet face with gentle massage. Rinse off.

When to use: Twice a day for perfect results.

Toning: Alcoholic toners reduce the moisture content of the oily skin there by making it more mature. Aloeweed at a time tones as well as hydrates the oily skin.

Aloeweed Gel: Aloeweed is one of the natural toner for the dry skin. Aloeweed is made from Aloe juice which helps heeling, Sea weed extracts which are hydrating, wheat germ oil which has anti-oxidant properties and Lavender Oil which has amazing fragrance at the same time has anti-scaring properties. It also reduces the sensitivity of the skin through balancing.

How to Use: Apply ½ teaspoon Aloeweed gel on the pre cleansed skin and massage gently till absorbed.

When to Use: Apply Aloeweed gel after each cleansing.

Moisturizing: Sensitive skin and the skin of children needs soft and gentle moisturizers. Liposoft moisturizer for dry skin and Seb-Control moisturizer for oily skin is suggested.

Liposoft Ayurvedic Moisturizer: Gentle herbal moisturizer of its own kind. Suits sensitive skin as well as suits the delicate skin of children.

How to Use: Apply ½ teaspoon of Liposoft Moisturizer on the skin with gentle massage till completely absorbed. Keep on.

When to Use: Can be applied on top of Aloeweed. Apply lavishly whenever needed. Ideally it is to be applied twice a day.

Seb-Control Oil Free Moisturizer: Oily skin although contains oil, it requires better hydration. Seb-control limits the oil and hydrates the skin. Moisture deficiency in the oily skin makes it looking older. Regular use of Seb-control regularizes the oily skin. Suits sensitive skin and reduces the sensitivity through hydration.

How to Use: Apply 2-3 teaspoon of Seb-Control Oil Free Moisturizer on the skin with gentle massage till completely absorbed. Keep on.

When to Use: Can be applied on top of Aloeweed. Apply lavishly whenever needed. Ideally it is to be applied twice a day.

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Skin Ageing !
 

Collagen fibers, when healthy, keeps the skin smooth and resilient, but becomes very stiff and brittle when damaged. This begins to give the skin a more aged appearance. Combined with free-radical damage are various other triggers, such as UVA rays from the sun, which create inflammation within cells and collagen-digesting enzymes. This process starts the formation of wrinkles.

Along with collagen, Elastin is present in the dermis.  It is a key molecule which affects the ageing of the skin. Elastin is many times stretchable then collagen and adds to the elasticity of the skin. With the effect of UV rays from the sun rays and the free radicals working along with them , the Elastin strands hardens and their elasticity reduces.

Also one very important thing which has to be remembered in this case is that, with the effect of the free radicals and the harsh sun rays, the water holding capacity if the dermis as well as epidermis reduces.

Under such circumstances, if the occlusive moisturizers are used, although the shin looks hydrated, the internal structures keep losing moisture and the result is prominent ageing in spite of regularly using the moisturizers. The best way is using Liposoft, which supports the natural moisturizing system of the skin and thereby hydrates the skin in the dermis as well as epidermis level.

When Liposoft is used, it contains the natural moisturizing ingredients which get absorbed in the skin and holds moisture, at the same time the humectants helps holding moisture in the epidermis.

Regular use of Liposoft will hydrate, protect the skin and also possess the anti-oxidant activity, thereby reducing the side effects of the free radicals.

Beyond the influence of free-radical damage, an area that must not be ignored pertaining to health and aging of the skin is nutrition.

Changing how you eat or adding vitamin and mineral supplements to your diet will not erase wrinkles and stop aging.

 Moreover, a diet of junk food or no food will eventually affect your skin as well as many other organs of the body. Nutrition from within will encourage healthy cells but will not protect the skin from outside damage.

This is why skin must have the correct topical skin nutrition. Deficiencies of certain nutrients - vitamin A, B-complex and essential fatty acids - are known to cause various forms of dermatitis and other skin conditions. Mild deficiencies may not directly affect the skin but may hinder the skin’s ability to heal and renew itself.

This is why I recommend daily and proper use of Liposoft, as a moisturizer on the face as well as body.

To protect our own skin from ageing, we must understand the importance of protecting the skin from the sun. The most important anti-wrinkle cream you can offer during the day time is the Sun block. You can perfectly rely on Ulti-Care Sun block. Ulticare provides you through the physical block that is natural, such as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and iron oxides.

Equally valuable is the use of nutrients that infuse into the tissue and support healthy cell development. Antioxidants are an answer to a healthier skin but a key consideration as to the effects of a topical antioxidant is its ability to penetrate.

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Why Does Your Skin Age?
Two factors mainly affect the aging of the skin:

a.      extrinsic ageing and

b.      b. intrinsic aging.

Intrinsic or internal aging is biological aging that occurs with the passing of time.

Extrinsic or external aging is the natural process of biological aging compiled with exterior causes such as sun exposure, air pollution, smoking, lifestyle, cosmetics and other allergens and lack of care.

The appearance of the skin is actually affected by the extrinsic ageing.  The most damaging of all of these exterior causes is sunlight. Actually, ninety percent of the aging of your skin is due to sun damage.

Why do we age and we are unable to fight with the naturally occurring factors like sun light?  This is because of the damage caused to cells by free radicals.

Free radicals are unstable molecules that take electrons from healthy molecules. This creates a cycle of more free radicals and more damaged cells.

WHAT ACTUALLY CAUSES THE FREE RADICAL DAMAGE?

Free radicals in the nature and their interaction with the body is a natural process. Body has its own capacity to fight with such factors. But when the capacity and the threshold level is crossed, the damage repair system of the body goes beyond control and the Free radical vicious cycle plays major role in the process of ageing.

Along with the internal free radical management system of the body, there are many external factors that increase the free radical damage. Number one is the sun, and the other include air pollution, smoking, foods, chemicals in everyday products and the air we breathe.  These internal factors actually are responsible for the process of ageing.

HOW FREE RADICAL OVERLOAD AGE YOUR SKIN?

The youthful appearance of the skin is because of the collagen you have in the dermis. But unfortunately, collagen is the primary target of the free radicals. Actually collagen is a protein that forms a meshwork that holds the internal structures of the skin.

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Lipo-soft Moisturizer!
There are huge number of moisturizers in the market. So many are of Occlusive type. My first objection is for the occlusive type of moisturizers. The petroleum products are never absorbed from the epidermis.

The material you are using in the moisturizers has to be safe as well as effective. It must get absorbed into the skin. Petroleum products occlude the skin thereby clogging the pores which leads to the formation of black heads and white heads and the normal atmospheric interaction of the skin is also blocked.

The first approach towards the formulation of the moisturizer should be as follows:

1.      The product is for the regular and daily use and must not have occlusive action.

2.      The moisturizer should be so safe that it can be conveniently used on small children even.

3.      It must not contain any kind of petroleum product and can even be used by the youngsters.

4.      The ingredients used in the formulation must be non toxic and the chemical used to moisturize the skin must be of the first quality.

5.      The materials must get absorbed into the skin, at the same time the material must be friendly with the skin chemicals, preferably the chemicals present in the skin itself if are used, you get better moisturizing without any kind of side effect.

In this regard I will like to explain certain things about Liposoft. It contains Stearic acid, derived from the natural source. Also we must understand that Stearic acid is a fatty acid that is found naturally in the protective outer layer of the skin. It is one of the building blocks of the lipid layers in skin, which help to form a barrier and preserve the skin's natural moisture. Liposoft contains this Stearic acid, which naturally enhances the moisture holding of the skin.

Secondly Liposoft as a Oil-in-water moisturizers. This means  water is the dominant carrier. Because of this it has lighter consistency, and generally used as day as well as night time moisturizer. Liposoft has a non-glossy look, mild photo protective action which avoids sun burns.

Liposoft is a barrier-repair emollient - moisturizer that restores oils and lipids to the skin, helping it to stay hydrated and function as a barrier against the outside world. Dry air, wind, sun, soaps, and other elements can dry the protective outer layer of skin, possibly worsening conditions such as acne and rosacea and making skin more prone to irritation. Liposoft  contain lipids such as ceramides, or humectants such as glycerine, propylene glycol,  draw water to the skin and help skin retain it. Being a barrier-repair emollient, Liposoft should be applied to skin immediately after bathing, when skin is still wet, is often recommended for good skin hydration.

Remember Liposoft repairs the barrier of the skin but it does not occlude the skin.

I definitely feel that Liposoft is a great moisturizer for face as well as body, it imparts fairness because of the natural skin lighteners and protects the skin from photo-damage as well. Although it is not a sun-screen, it protects your skin from the indirect rays.

Liposoft: A Great, gentle, soft and soothing moisturizer your personal skin.

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Humectants!
Frequently Humectants are used in the cosmetics. They are used for two purposes,

1.      The Humactants hold moisture and absorb moisture from the atmosphere and therefore they inhibit the drying out of the products and therefore humectants are added to the cosmetic formulations.

2.      Humectants when are added to the cosmetics, they help increasing and maintaining moisture in the skin and hair.

Humectants are widely used in the cosmetics like lotions, skin creams, sun screens, moisturizers, shampoos, conditioners, cleansers and may a times also in the soaps. Humectants are the hygroscopic moisturizers and work by attracting water to the upper layer of the skin.

All the humectants are characterized by the presence of the hydroxyl group, which helps them to participate in the hydrogen bonding which makes them absorb water. This process absorbs moisture from the outer layer of the skin or from the moisture when the humidity of the atmosphere is high.

The water holding capacity of different humectants differ in the way that the water binding capacities vary in different humidity’s. Commonly used humectants include :
Glycerin
Hyaluronic acid
Propylene glycol
Butylene glycol
Sodium PCA
Sorbitol
Allantoin
Most popular humectant is Glycerine.

Also I must add few important functions performed by the humectants. Many a times they play a major role in attracting the moisture from the dermis into the epidermis, thereby increasing the water content of the epidermis. This is the major way they hydrate the epidermis, and they can attract moisture from the atmosphere only when the humidity in the atmosphere is more than 70 percent.

Above holding the moisture in the skin, the humectants also provide pliability and flexibility of the skin, and prevents cracking of the skin.  Humectants also help reducing the skin irritation caused by the dryness of the skin.

Another important work performed id, it  prevents the external chemicals from contacting the dermis.

We are using classic range of humectants in most of our cosmetic products for the betterment of skin and hair.

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Moisturizers!
Huge amount of moisturizing products are available in the market, and the question is what should I select? What is the better moisturizer for me! What we have to know basically about the moisturizer is what type of skin I do have and what moisturizer should I use.

There are basically two types of Moisturizers, The Occlusive ones and the Humectants.

Occlusive moisturizers prevent water from leaving the stratum corneum by acting as a waterproof film that covers your skin. Because they're typically made up of oil-rich ingredients, such as petroleum, various mineral oils or silicone.

I always feel that these kind of moisturizers made of the petroleum products are cheaper and they are widely used for the faster action generated, but these moisturizers are many a times harmful to the skin. The petroleum products are not absorbed in the skin, and as a result, they form a impermeable film on the skin which may leads to clogging of  pores, irritate the skin and cause breakouts of acne and pimples.

This type of moisturizers are the major culprits for the formation of acne and pimples and must be avoided in the young age always. Occlusive moisturizers don't work very well for people with sensitive or oily skin. It is a cheaper way of moisturizing the skin but I personally do not believe in petroleum products as they may damage the skin in several ways.

One of the prominent damage caused by the moisturizers which contain petroleum products, basically petroleum jelly, Petroleum wax of light liquid paraffin, always form an oily coat on the skin and make the skin more susceptible to photo damage, tan and mainly sun burns.

Such type  of occlusive moisturizers must be avoided in the Indian climate as they can provide less of benefit and more of damage t the skin.

Those who want to work out with better quality moisturizers for better skin benefit and less of damage should select the Humectant moisturizers. Humectant moisturizers are great for those people with habitually dry skin or for people whose skin is oily, as humectants moisturizers are water-based and contain very few oils.

Humectants work by absorbing and retaining water from the air and lower layers of your epidermis. Because they add moisture instead of just trapping the water that's already there, humectant moisturizers help prevent dry skin from cracking by increasing its natural pliability and flexibility. If you're looking for a humectant moisturizer, check for ingredients such as glycerin, lactic acid, propylene glycol, etc are the great humectant substances for ultimate moisturizing

Let us talk of the concept of Liposoft and what else we can use in the process of moisturizing in the next issue!

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15. Natural Moisturizing Factors!
The structure of epidermis if is intact, it makes the skin healthy. When we talk about the intact structure of the epidermis, it is not just the intact cells, but many more factors along with the cells.

The components that actually make the epidermis stronger and beautiful are actually called Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF). These are all the ingredients which balance the beauty and health of the skin.

The skin is blessed with the sebum and the epidermal lipids. These oily substances prevent the evaporation of the moisture from the skin and provide lubrication to the surface of the skin. This actually forms the intracellular matrix, which along with these skin lipids provide great surface texture and feel to the healthy skin.

This intracellular matrix actually makes the skins first line of defence against water loss. Let me tell you that the skin is neither completely protected with the skin lipids nor the Natural moisturizing factors, but it is the combination of the Lipids and the NMF, which provides perfect protection, feel, softness and beauty of the skin.

Whenever the lipid and/or the NMF content of the skin reduces, what we experience si surface roughness of the epidermis, Flaking, dryness and associated fine lines, and an uncomfortable feeling of skin tightness and pulling on the skin.

Longer the skin surface is damaged, more is the ageing, where dehydration plays a major role. Not only the overall functioning of the skin is impaired, but also the healing process of the skin is impaired.

What is this NMF actually. It represents the group of chemical substances which actually retains moisture in the epidermis and we are saved from the daily atmospheric drying.

NMF represents a complex group of substances, that includes the Ceramides, Amino Acids,  Cholesterol, Fatty acids, Hyaluronic acid, Triglycerides, Phospholipids, Urea, Linoleic acid, Glycerine, Mucopolysaccharides, and sodium pyrrolidone carboxylic acid.

The skin oils support the oer all retention of the moisture in the skin, and if you look for the outside source you will notice that some lipids have similar characteristics with the sebum of the body. These include the Apricot oil, Coconut oil, Soyabean Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Lanolin, Lecithine, Olive Oil, sesame oil, and all these things can be extremely helpful in making the skin come out of dryness, dehydration and starts looking better.

All these ingredients, the lipids and the NMF are present in the  intracellular structure of the epidermis. When any of these ingredients are included in the skin products with proper scientific study, they help stabilizing the normal intracellular matrix and this provides better skin to us.

Such moisturizing support prevents the surface irritation from penetrating deeper into the skin, helps keeping the bacteria out, and supports the immune as well as healing system of the skin. Therefore when these natural moisturizing factors are selectively incorporated into the moisturizers, they help repairing the damage t the skin.

This process if is kept intact for long term in the life, the skin is saved, the dryness reduces, excess irritation reduces and the skin rejuvenates.

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14. Dry Skin!
Dry skin is also called Xerosis, it’s a common skin condition that occurs at all ages. Although normally it is not a serious issue, but many times it is difficult to handle.

Dry skin normally appears dehydrated, peeled, irritated and inflamed. It feels rough, scaly, sometimes painful and itchy. Severe conditions may be characterised by intense redness and itchiness. Such dry skin shows tendency to crack, causing deep fishers that may bleed indicating extremely dry skin.

The skin actually represents the barrier against the environment, it is made up of three layers:

a.      Hypodermis: It is the deepest layer of the skin and is mainly made up of Adipose tissue, with blood and lymphatic vessels and nerves.

b.      Dermis: Made up of the connective tissue, which contains collagen as well as elastin fibres, Blood vessels, sebaceous glands, Hair follicles and Sweat glands.

c.       Epidermis: the outermost layer of the skin. It is made up of Keratinocytes. The characteristic features of the epidermis include: Keratinocytes in the stratum corneum, contain an insoluble structure composed of several proteins. The cytoplasm is filled with keratin filaments and nuclear dissolution.

In Epidermis the keratinized cells are embedded in the lipid layers which are made up of cholesterol, fatty acids and ceramides.

Stratum corneum provides hydration and particularly the lipids in the stratum corneum plays an important role against evaporation and helps holding water.

What all is there along with the fats and dead cells in the stratum corneum? It contains the secretions of the sweat glands. It also contains the Natural moisturizing factors. These natural moisturizing factors contains Amino acids, Sugars, Lactic acid and urea.

When all these things are exciting, the question is why do skin turn dry?

The most simple causes of dryness include:

1.      Destroying the stratum corneum lipids using harsh soap, itchy clothing, long and hot showers and baths.

2.      Exposure to hot or cold weather, where the humidity is low. Dryness of skin often worsens in the winter, where several factors contribute to skin dryness, and in summer, constant exposure to air conditioning may produce similar effects.

3.      Several drugs like diuretics or topical or systemic retinoids may temporarily cause dry skin.

4.      In elderly patients, metabolic rate changes, and as the liquid intake reduces, it leads to indirect dryness of the skin.

5.      Hormonal imbalances that occur in menopause, hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can also lead to severe skin dryness.

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13. Stratum Corneum –Take Care!
 
Stratum Corneum serves as protective layer and is made up of the overlapping Scales, like the brick wall, where the disorders of the stratum corneum gives rise to dry skin symptoms.

The main function of the epidermis if you ask me, is production of stratum corneum. And in turn the main functions of stratum corneum are:

1.      Protecting against antigens such as virus, bacteria, which may get absorbed through the skin, and

2.      Locking moisture into the skin.] to prevent dehydration.

We must know that the epidermis is capable of retaining three times its weight of water. Stratum corneum looses pliability when its water composition falls to 10 percent or bellow. At this point, the skin begins to crack at the joints, exposing the internal sensitive skin tissue bellow the upper layer.

This situation is painful and leaves the skin sensitive to infection.  There are several factors which can contribute towards dry, dehydrated, flaky and cracked skin.

a.      Many a ties, dry, harsh air hits the moisture and the sebum layer of the skin.

b.      Long showers, bathing with very hot water, and extended time in bath tubs can extensively dry out the skin.

c.       Harsh soaps, scratchy sponges and alkaline products can extensively dry out the skin.

d.      Irritants to the skin, like clothes that itch, some of the chemical fabric softners and detergents, may damage the skin.

e.      Health and age factor can also contribute towards the dryness of the skin. With ageing the skin looses moisture and thickness on its own.

f.        Diabetes and thyroid issues can also dry out the skin.

How can we preserve the Stratum Corneum?

We have to reduce the risk of the above mentioned skin drying factors. We need to keep the skin soft, especially as it ages because with ageing the moisture holding capacity of the skin reduces. We must understand that the Stratum corneum is the bodies first defence against the outside world, but it not only protects us but also provides good look and gives feeling of soft, smooth touch reducing external friction.

This is why we have to take care of our external layer of the skin.

Let us discuss this issue of dry skin in the next issue, where we will focus on several untouched aspects of knowing a dry skin and understanding what to do for it.

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12. Stratum Corneum –The topmost Layer of Epidermis!
 
The stratum corneum is the outermost of the 5 layers of the epidermis and supports strong barrier function of the skin. Understanding the structure and function of the stratum corneum is important because it is directly associated with your appearance. What you look as your skin is the stratum corneum from outside.
Trattum corneum is made up of the corneocytes, which in turn are made up protein complex that is made of tiny threads of keratin in an organized matrix.

The Protein keratin can hold large amounts of water between the fibers/ threads. The stratum corneum contains about 12-16 layers of corneocytes and each corneocyte has a mean thickness of 1 micrometer.

The thickness of the Stratum corneum varies in accordance with the Age, anatomical location dn exposure to UV radiation and friction.

In the keratinocytes of the stratum spinosum and stratum granulosum, small Lamellar bodies are formed. When the keratinocyte matures and enter into the stratum corneum, enzymes degrade the outer envelope of the lamellar bodies releasing types of lipids called free fatty acids and ceramides.

Free fatty acids and ceramides released, fuse together in the stratum corneum to form a continuous layer of lipids. This lipid bilayer plays a major role in maintaining the barrier properties of the skin.

Each corneocyte is surrounded by a protein shell cal. These proteins are extensively  linked with each other, which makes it completely water insoluble. Also here the cramide lipids are attached that repel water.
Because of the water repellent action of the combination of the proteins and ceramides,  water molecules are held between the lipid bilayer. This helps maintain the water balance in the stratum corneum by trapping water molecules instead of letting them absorb into the lower layers of the epidermis.

The corneocytes are hold together by specialized protein structures called corneodesmosomes, these be degraded for the skin to shed and this process is called as desquamation.

You must know one very important thing about this stratum corneum that the natural Moisturizing factors are located only in this layer. NMF components absorb water from the atmosphere and combine it with their own water content allowing the outermost layers of the stratum corneum to stay hydrated despite exposure to the elements.

Because NMF components are water soluble, they are easily leached from the cells with water contact – because of this repeated washing of face with water dries out the external layers of the epidermis giving feeling of dehydration and dryness.

Less frequent washing of the face protects the NMF in the stratum corneum.
Let us discuss in detail about the NMF in next news letter.

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11. Stratum Corneum –The topmost Layer of Epidermis!
 
The stratum corneum is the outermost of the 5 layers of the epidermis and supports strong barrier function of the skin. Understanding the structure and function of the stratum corneum is important because it is directly associated with your appearance. What you look as your skin is the stratum corneum from outside.
Trattum corneum is made up of the corneocytes, which in turn are made up protein complex that is made of tiny threads of keratin in an organized matrix.

The Protein keratin can hold large amounts of water between the fibers/ threads. The stratum corneum contains about 12-16 layers of corneocytes and each corneocyte has a mean thickness of 1 micrometer.

The thickness of the Stratum corneum varies in accordance with the Age, anatomical location dn exposure to UV radiation and friction.

In the keratinocytes of the stratum spinosum and stratum granulosum, small Lamellar bodies are formed. When the keratinocyte matures and enter into the stratum corneum, enzymes degrade the outer envelope of the lamellar bodies releasing types of lipids called free fatty acids and ceramides.

Free fatty acids and ceramides released, fuse together in the stratum corneum to form a continuous layer of lipids. This lipid bilayer plays a major role in maintaining the barrier properties of the skin.
Each corneocyte is surrounded by a protein shell cal. These proteins are extensively  linked with each other, which makes it completely water insoluble. Also here the cramide lipids are attached that repel water.
Because of the water repellent action of the combination of the proteins and ceramides,  water molecules are held between the lipid bilayer. This helps maintain the water balance in the stratum corneum by trapping water molecules instead of letting them absorb into the lower layers of the epidermis.
The corneocytes are hold together by specialized protein structures called corneodesmosomes, these be degraded for the skin to shed and this process is called as desquamation.

You must know one very important thing about this stratum corneum that the natural Moisturizing factors are located only in this layer. NMF components absorb water from the atmosphere and combine it with their own water content allowing the outermost layers of the stratum corneum to stay hydrated despite exposure to the elements.

Because NMF components are water soluble, they are easily leached from the cells with water contact – because of this repeated washing of face with water dries out the external layers of the epidermis giving feeling of dehydration and dryness.

Less frequent washing of the face protects the NMF in the stratum corneum.
Let us discuss in detail about the NMF in next news letter.

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10. Stratum Granulosum -A delicate structure for protection!
 
The stratum granulosum, sometimes also known as the granular layer, is the one in the middle layer. Underneath the stratum granulosum are two layers, with the lowest one consisting of actively dividing cells, while above are two layers of flattened inactive cells with the top, outer layer constantly being shed.
The progressive maturation of a keratinocyte is charcterized by the accumulation of keratin, called keratinization. The cells of the stratum granulosum accumulate dense basophilic keratohyalin granules (seen on the close-up view). These granules contain lipids, which along with the desmosomal connections, help to form a waterproof barrier that functions to prevent fluid loss from the body. 


As granulosum has visible granules, it is also known as granular layer. Among the five sublayers of epidermis of skin, granulosum is in the middle having spinosum  and lucidum layers on the inner and outer sides. The stratum granulosum creates a waterproof barrier between these outer layers and the inner, live cells.
 
In the regions of the body, where the skin is thin, there is no clear cut differentiation between granulosum and lucidum layers. Under the microscope, they appear grainy and consists of 2-5 cell thickness. These grainy, granular or granulosum cells are the keratinocytes, which have migrated from the lower spinosum. These are the last layer of living cells which are in the process of losing their nuclei and dying.

These squamous cells have many basophilic granules called keratohyalin granules which are small and are not bound by membrane. Filaggrin, a type of protein, is found in large quantities in these cells and is believed to bundle keratin.


Lipid containing lamellar granules are present which are bound by membrane. These membrane-bound granules secrete the contents to extracellular space by exocytosis and give rise to sheets of waterproof fatty barrier. This barrier function also prevent nutrients diffusion from the lower cells, leading to death of cells.
In the stratum granulosum, the protein Keratohyalin forms dense cytoplasmic granules that promote dehydration of the cells as well as aggregation and cross-linking of the keratin fibers. The nuclei and other organelles then disintegrate, and the cells die. Further dehydration creates a tightly interlocked layer of cells that consists of keratin fibers surrounded by keratohyalin.

You must clearly understand here that the layers below this layer are the leaving layers of cells and in this layer the actual cell death occurs. The stratum granulosum and the layers above are the dead cell layers, and when it comes to skin peeling, we should actually peel the skin to this level.

When we go deep inside the skin for peeling, there is damage to the leaving cells and the results are not adequate, but when we peel the skin just till the stratum granulosum, the healing process is blocked and the easy rejuvenation can be achieved.

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9.    Stratum Spinosum-A delicate structure for protection!
 
Understanding  the structure of stratum spinosum into consideration, and understanding that although it protects the skin, it is the core center where the epidermal cells get damaged and your have maximum risk of skin cancer, taking this  into consideration we have formulated Nirmal exfoliating lotion and Mrunalini-30 sun screen. 

Understand one thing about Rahul Phate’s Research Products. These products are never designed looking at other cosmetic products but they are formulated after understanding the need of the skin.

Nirmal exfoliating lotion is not only the product which removes the dead cells from the skin, but at the same time it fills the stratum spinosum with moisture. This results in perfect protection of the skin, and it also avoids the UV damage to the cells of stratum spinosum. More over Nirmal also softens the collagen fibres and make the skin baby soft.

What I normally suggest is applying Nirmal all over the body overnight. Just apply about 2 tsp Nirmal all over the body and wash it in the morning just with water and experience the healthiest stratum spinosum which is filled with moisture and the collagen softens and you get soft, smooth and silky skin all over your body.

Remember that the general moisturizers are not sufficient to provide hydration in the stratum spinosum, but the Alpha Hydroxy Acids of Nirmal easily help penetrating the moisture towards the stratum spinosum and avoids the shrinkage of spinosum cells.

The second achievement in the dermatological research is the formulation: Mrunalini-30. When we have sun screens, they are meant for protecting the skin externally, but we need to understand that the most suffering layer of the skin is stratum spinosum.

Sun screen which just gives you screening action externally is of no use as a perfect protection against the damaging UV radiations. We need to have a special technology, where  the sun-screen externally protects the skin through the screening action, but at the same time it has skin penetration enhancing power.

When we have such type of sunscreen, it has natural moisturizing factors as well, then the hydrating molecules  rapidly enters the epidermis and fills the stratum spinosum with moisture. This practically reduces the tanning as well as photo damage to the skin.

What I suggest you as the scientist working on the skin concepts is, try out this great combination. Apply Nirmal over night on the body as well as facial skin.( If you have dry skin on the face) Massage gently till absorbed and leave it over night.

If you are applying it on face apply ½ tsp Nirmal, and for body about 2 tsp Nirmal will be required.  In the morning avoid using soap. Nirmal itself will help cleansing your skin. Just take bath with water.

After the bath, wipe the skin off with Turkish towel and apply Mrunalini-3o sunscreen all over your face and body.

Just do it for continuous 15 days and experience your own skin. I know you will be extremely happy with soft, smooth, delicate, fair and silky skin.

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8.    Stratum Spinosum-A delicate structure for protection!
 

Let us enjoy the study of skin now.  Epidermis is made up of  four major layers of keratinocytes or corniocytes.

In the Epidermis, the stratum spinosum is a multi-layered structure of cuboidal cells that is located beneath  the stratum granulosum.  The Adjacent cells of stratum spinosum are joined by desmosomes, giving them a spiny appearance when the cells shrink and the desmosomes hold them firm.

Their nuclei are often darkened, which is an early sign of cell death. The cells slowly die as the  nutrients and oxygen in interstitial fluid have become exhausted before the fluid is able to reach them by diffusion. 

Cells of the stratum spinosum actively synthesize intermediate filaments called cytokeratins, which are composed of keratin. These intermediate filaments are anchored to the desmosomes, joining adjacent cells to provide structural support, helping the skin resist abrasion. 

The major functions of the Stratum Spinosum are:

1.      It protects against the foreign materials at the same time the anchoring cells keep them holding each other.

2.      This layer is also where Langerhans cells, components of your immune system that trap and transport foreign bodies or materials, are produced and often reside.

3.      Cells in this layer attack and remove infection, keeping your skin free from bacteria that may enter through a cut.

4.      The stratum spinosum also protects you from xerosis, (Dry Skin) When you stay properly hydrated, your stratum spinosum will protect you to the point that you should not need lotions to moisturize your skin.
 
Stratum spinosum is meant to protect your skin from common problems like dryness and infection, the malignant, or cancerous, cells can also grow here when exposed to harsh UV radiations, when they are exposed to sunlight, which causes them to mutate.

The stratum spinosum anchors the epidermis together, and it helps keep moisture inside your skin. While it protects you against common dryness and infection, it can also spawn cancerous cells if you do not properly protect yourself from the sun. That's why it's important to try and keep this layer as healthy as possible in order to keep your skin moist and safe.

We need to protect our skin understanding the mechanism of stratum Spinosum.

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6.    Epidermis: Your Outer Cover!
 
The intact surface of the skin is pitted by the orifices of Sweat glands and hair follicles. They are called pores. Epidermis is actually your outer cover. This layer is upon the dermis, hence the name: Epidermis.

Epidermis basically is a stratified squamous epithelium.  Under the squamous cells are the rounded basal cells, and the deepest part of epidermis also contains Melanocytes. These melanocytes give colour to the skin by producing Melanin.

It is made up of the Keratinocytes which proliferate. It provides basic protection from the pathogens. It actually prevents the pathogens from entering the body. It makes the skin as the natural barrier to infections.

Epidermis is also responsible for the amount of water released from the body into the atmosphere. This is called as transdermal water loss.

In humans, the epidermis is thinnest on the eyelids that is about 0.05 mm and thickest on the palms and soles, that is about 1.5 mm. The epidermis is thickest on the friction surfaces and thinnest over the eyelids, on lower parts of abdomen and around the external genitalia.

All the cells of epidermis are attached to each other by ‘Desmosomes”. These are also called attachment plaques. The cells are not fused into each other, but the cell membranes are attached like the zipper. Externally the gaps between the cells is filled with the extracellular fluid. Due to this type of structure, the cells cannot slough off easily, at the same time it allows nutrient fluids to reach here from the dermis.

The Epidermal cells multiply in the stratum basale which is in direct contact with the dermis. The cells divide here and gradually ascend towards the surface, manufacturing Keratin. Finally they die in the upper part, forming a horny layer.

Epidermis is mainly made up of four types of cells.

1.      About 90% of epidermal cells are the Keratinocytes. They are also callse Corneocytes. These cells produce the protein Keratin, which is a waterproofing protein of epidermis and it also reduces the friction.

2.      About 5 percent cells are the Melanocytes. They are the dendritic cells only found in the deepest layers of the epidermis. They produce melanin, and are associated with the Keratinocytes by means of cytoplamsmic processes. Each melanocyte on an average supplies melanin to 35 to 40 keratinocyes.

3.      About 2 to 3 percent cells of the epidermis are the Langerhans cells. They are derived from the bone marrow and make essential part of the epidermal defence system.

The function of these cells is to detect foreign bodies(Antigens) which have penetrated the epidermis.

4.      Markel cells are the next type of the cells of epidermis.  These are situated between the keratinocytes in the basale layer and remain in contact with the nerve endings. They are many a times in a form of clusters called Markel Corpuscels. They work as mechanoreceptors and are involved in the function of touch.

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