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1. DRAGO-CALM: Anti-irritant, Anti-oxidant, Anti-Histaminic. PowerPoint Presentation. Symrise.
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Helps reduce the chance of irritation1.
1. DRAGO-CALM: Anti-irritant, Anti-oxidant, Anti-Histaminic. PowerPoint Presentation. Symrise.
Help support the skin barrier: Reduction in ceramide levels leads to increased moisture loss from the skin and skin dryness2. Use of ceramide-containing products can help support the skin barrier and reduce moisture loss from the skin3.
Barrier agent: Its thick, viscous nature, makes a barrier on the skin to help protect the skin against chafing and irritation caused by water and other irritant.
Low irritant potential: Sodium PCA is non-irritating and non-sensitising with and without UV exposure in a range of clinical tests4.
Enhances skin ability to hold water: Components of NMF are hydrophilic water soluble substances that enhance the skin's ability to hold water5. Sodium PCA helps supplement the skin NMF, leaving the skin feeling soft and supple.
Excellent skin moisturiser and conditioner: Moisturisers containing glycerin can produce long-lasting moisturisation by minimising water loss6.
Helps protect against dehydration effects of washing: Glycerin in a topical emulsion has been shown to help prevent the dehydration effects of washing the skin, including when Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is used as the detergent6.
Helps to retain moisture in the skin: At high humidity, Glycerin acts as a humectant, while at low humidity it acts as a skin moisturiser and conditioner by inhibiting lipid phase transition7.
Lactic acid have been shown to promote ceramide biosynthesis, and further improve skin dryness, scaling and transepidermal water loss8.
Helps maintain skin barrier function: Niacinamide has been shown to help maintain the skin barrier function9.
Helps to moisturise dry skin: The topical application of Niacinamide is shown to reduce transepidermal water loss10.
Helps to improve the appearance of skin tone and texture: Topical application of Niacinamide was shown to improve the appearance of aged and photodamaged skin and a reduction in the appearance of hyperpigmentation11.
Hydrating: Dexpathenol when applied topically functions like a moisturiser which can help improve skin hydration, reduce transepidermal water loss and help maintain skin softness and elasticity12.
Suitable for everyday use: A review of the available literature has shown topical Paraffinum Liquidum is well tolerated and can be used daily13.
Non-comedogenic: Highly refined and purified mineral oils, such as Paraffinum Liquidum found in cosmetic and skincare products are non-comedogenic14 (does not clog pores).
Excellent moisturising ingredient: Paraffinum liquidum keeps the skin moist and supple by providing an emollient film and reducing the transepidermal water loss15.
Reduces transepidermal water loss:The topical application of petroleum helps hydrate the skin by forming an occlusive layer on the skin which reduces transepidermal water loss16.
Moisturising: Safflower Oil is an occlusive skin conditioning agent which helps reduce water loss from the skin17. It also helps promote skin pliability18.
Well tolerated: An ingredient included in various cosmetics at a range of concentrations20.
Moisturising: Squalane possesses emollient, lubricant and humectant properties21. It can also contribute to skin suppleness21.
Helps hydrate skin: Vitamin E helps hydrate the skin23, increase elasticity and skin barrier function24, and smooth fine lines and wrinkles25.
Antioxidant: Vitamin E is an antioxidant.
22. Keen MA, Hassan I. Vitamin E in dermatology. Indian Dermatol Online J 2016;7(4):311–5.
23. Möller H, Ansmann A, Wallat S. The effects of Vitamin E on the skin in topical applications. Lecture presented at the DGF Vitamin E symposium in Bochum, March 4,1989.
24. Idson B. Vitamins in emolliency and moisturizing preparations. Cosmetics and Toiletries 1976;93(8):77-79.
25. Mayer P. The effects of vitamin E on the skin. Cosmetics & Toiletries 1993;108:99–109.
Photoprotection: Physical UV blocker with a high refractive index, which reflects and scatters ultra-violet radiation and visible light to help provide photoprotection26-29.
26. Lowe NJ. The Physicians Guide to Sunscreens. New York: Marcel Dekker Inc; 1991. p4.
27. Fisher AA. Contact dermatitis. 3rd edition. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger; 1986. p. 467.
28. Dromgoole SH, Maibach HI. Contact sensitization and photocontact sensitization of sunscreen agents. In: Lowe NJ, Shaath NA, editors Sunscreens: Development, Evaluation, and Regulatory Aspects. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc; 1990. p. 313.
29. Cole C, Shyr T, Ou‐Yang H. Metal oxide sunscreens protect skin by absorption, not by reflection or scattering. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2016;32(1):5–10.
Skin Protectant: Zinc oxide possesses barrier properties and can be used to help protect the skin against irritation.