 Acne
 Dry Skin
Oily Skin
Under-Eye
Wrinkles
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Cause
Dry skin is caused by damage to the skin's protective barrier, called the stratum corneum, which creates a deficiency of water and sebum (oil) in the skin cells.
Under normal circumstances, the sebaceous gland inside the skin-pore makes an oily substance called sebum, which mixes with water within the skin's surface layer to form a protective surface barrier. This protective barrier prevents water from evaporating from the underlying skin tissues. By trapping moisture within the skin, the protective barrier enables an environment for cellular activity that allows the skin to stay fresh and healthy. When the skin's surface barrier is damaged, water evaporates and the skin becomes dry.
Dry skin and depletion of the skin's protective barrier is caused when the skin suffers prolonged exposure to harsh conditions such as: i) arid environments, including dry climates, heated buildings and airplanes, and ii) the use of harsh cleansers, soaps and other irritating skincare products that strip the skin of water and oil. If left untreated, the dehydrated skin can become irritated, flaky, red, inflamed and cracked. The complexion loses its lustrous appearance and looks dull.
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