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Dermasoft Skin Care and
Dry Skin Conditions
Our aim is to provide information together
with a high quality range of specialised Skin
Care products which will provide unique benefits
to those people who suffer from Dry, Sensitive
Skin conditions. In particular, Dermasoft products
are formulated for those who suffer from dry,
cracked or flaky skin, atopic eczema and ichthyosis
(itchy skin).
What Causes
Dry Skin?
Dry Skin is the result of a lack of water in the
outer layer (stratum corneum) of your skin, and
the breakdown of your skin's natural ability to
retain this moisture.
The main contributing factors to dry skin are:
- Exposure to dry environmental conditions eg
sun, cold, dry winter air, wind, central heating,
and air conditioning
- Excessive washing and especially the use of
normal soap bars and "soap based"
washes and gels
- Use of household detergents
- Exposure to chemical agents
- Aging skin
- Use of specific medications
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Why use Dermasoft Products?
Dermasoft products differ from other products because
they are Glycerin based. Glycerin provides maximum moisturising
properties together with minimum irritation to dry,
sensitive skins. Our products have mild formulas containing
no fragrance, colouring, lanolin or propylene glycol
all of which can irritate sensitive skins. All Dermasoft
skin care products are balanced to the natural pH 5.5
of normal healthy skin. This is important because the
normal pH value of your skin provides a protective acid
mantle, which helps protect it from environmental damage
and dryness.
Key features of Dermasoft®
Skin Care products are:
- Glycerin based for superior moisturising properties
- Special formulations which are soothing and help
relieve itching
- Low irritant formulas
- pH balanced to 5.5
- Propylene Glycol free
- Lanolin free
- Fragrance free
- Colouring free
Why use Glycerin based products?
All moisturisers contain moisturising agents, which
are called " humectants". These humectants
will attract water and also help the skin's ability
to hold moisture.
Glycerin is a more effective humectant (moisturising
agent) than other commonly used ingredients, namely
Propylene Glycol and Sorbitol.
As well, Glycerin is better tolerated and less irritating
to your skin than these other humectants and this is
important if you have sensitive skin.
Skin care specialists often will recommend Glycerin
based products for these reasons.
Key features of Glycerin are:
- A very effective moisturising agent
- Less likely to cause irritation to sensitive skin
- Water soluble
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