What is the skin barrier? So today, let’s learn how to tell if your skinbarrier�is damaged. �'��� The skin barrier is mainly composed of 3 lipids: Ceramides Cholesterol Free or essential fatty acids It mainly forms the skin’s outermost layer, shielding the skin against external aggressors. It is also known as the moisture barrier since …

What is Idebenone? Idebenone has long been known in the pharmaceutical field but only recently became known in the skin care field. Idebenone is an antioxidant and helps neutralize certain types of free radicals, which helps reduce blood flow as it protects cells from free radical damage. It is a fine orange antioxidant powder that …

When we have sensitive skin – our skin seems to be in a constant state of irritation and inflammation, to top it all off – all of that creates more sensitive skin. There’s no winning here. Besides being, understandably, upset about the state of our skin – we might wonder: “well, what is causing this?” …

Ceramides are the star skincare ingredient. It has stayed that way for the past few years. That is why Ceramides can be often found in the Dr.Althea skin care products. Specifically Ceramide-3 or Ceramide NP – a ceramide that moisturizes the skin. But, what are Ceramides anyways? Ceramides (latin: Cerebrum, “brain”) is a type of …

Acne – a tough but common skin condition. These bumps vary from barely there to angry, large, and red. Today we’ll be talking about the hardest to deal with – cystic acne. Cystic acne is one of the more severe types of acne, the pores in your skin become blocked and there’s a deep infection …

Using snail slime is perhaps the most shocking skin care treatment and at the same time the most expensive method of facial rejuvenation. Not every woman can even imagine crawling mollusks on her face. However, the result is worth it. The slime secreted by snails abounds in beneficial properties. The substance has regenerative antiseptic properties, …

Most of us know how sunlight and air pollution affect our complexions and it is often assumed that we are safe from them when indoors. But many scientists and dermatologists now contend that the typical office environment also poses a risk to our skin. The culprit is blue light, and we spend our work days …

The purpose of soap is to combine with oil and dirt on the body, which allows water to wash it away, but you need to use�something�to get that soap onto your skin. The method you use to cleanse your skin is really a personal preference. We thought we would share just a few examples. Bar …