The Theraplex Solution to Dry Skin

What is Dry Skin?

Dry skin is caused by excessive or rapid loss of moisture from the skin. Several factors contribute to dry skin:

• Impaired barrier function of the stratum corneum (the outer layer of the skin) is perhaps the most significant cause of moisture loss from the skin
• Exposure to dry environments (i.e., those caused by air conditioning, arid environments or low humidity during the winter months) will leach out moisture from the skin
• Heredity may contribute to dry skin
• Environmental factors (air pollution, sun light, make-up)
• Certain dermatological conditions such as Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis (Dandruff of the face) and Psoriasis
• Normal aging of the skin reduces the barrier function
• Stress

The Persistent Dry Skin Cycle

Dry Skin may be an occasional problem for some, but for many it is much more. When the skin becomes dry, the epidermal layer loses its ability to retain moisture. Without protection or correction, the skin cannot repair itself, leading to a vicious cycle of persistent dry skin.

The Theraplex Solution

Most cosmetic moisturizers only provide short term relief or persistent relief of dry skin, using various ingredients to provide the sensation of moisture. Theraplex, in contrast, repairs the barrier layer and immediately enables the skin to retain moisture and heal itself. The special petrolatum fraction forms a greaseless, durable micro-protective barrier which:

• Seals the skin to stop excessive moisture loss
• Increases the internal moisture and softness
• Increases the flexibility and suppleness of the skin
• Very effectively protects against irritation
• Stimulates the formation of essential lipids that surround and protect the skin cells

Theraplex utilizes an activated hydrosilicone delivery system which enables the special petrolatum fraction to penetrate skin quickly, reaching into the layers of the skin where moisture is needed most.

Clinical studies have shown that Theraplex stops and prevents the vicious cycle of persistent dry skin by delivering moisture deep into the skin and by building soft, smooth, hydrated, protected and healthier skin that stops and protects against excessive moisture loss.