SK-Influx® is a skin-identical lipid concentrate for enhanced skin structure and protection. It is ideal for aging skin, dry skin and sensitive skin. SK-Influx® is a concentrated formulation, consisting of a multi-lamellar (membrane) system resembling the structure of the lipid barrier in the Stratum Corneum.
A plump and radiant skin makes us look fresh and young. With their skin-protecting effect, ceramides bring us closer to this goal. They are essential in maintaining and structuring the lipid barrier of epidermis. A strengthened skin barrier locks in moisture and protects against harmful stressors, resulting in smooth and healthy-looking skin.
The SK-INFLUX products are advanced ceramide systems mimicking the lipid structure of the outer skin layer. It Helps restore skin’s protective barrier structure by filling gaps in the lipid bilayer using a concentrated mixture of different types of ceramides 1, 3, 6, cholesterol, free fatty acids and phytosphingosine makes it an ideal ingredient for personal care products with unique restoring capabilities.
Topical application reinforces the natural lipid barrier of dry, sensitive or aging skin against moisture loss and external challenges.
CERAMIDES: Powerful for the skin. Ceramides make up appr. 40% of the intracellular lipids. There are different types of ceramides. Ceramide III and ceramide VI act as building blocks of the lipid barrier and ceramide I holds together the lipid bilayer.
SKIN BARRIER: VITAL FOR HEALTHY SKIN
Ceramides, cholesterol and free fatty acids are major components of the intracellular lipids that hold the skin cells (corneocytes) together like glue. Together they form the outermost layer of skin (stratum corneum) and protect the skin from moisture loss and harmful irritants.
COMPOSITION OF SKIN BARRIER:
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FATTY ACIDS Appr. 30% |
CHOLESTEROL SULFATE Appr. 5% |
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CHOLESTEROL Appr. 25% |
CERAMIDES Appr. 40% |
SK INFLUX CONTAINS 6% LIPID CONCENTRATE
- 1.5% Ceramide complex (Ceramides I, III, IIIB, VI)
- 0.5% Cholesterol
- 3.5% Free fatty acid
- 0.5% Phytosphingosine
SK INFLUX ACTS AS:
PROTECTOR: Keeps water-rich organs from drying out by preventing excessive water loss.
DEFENDER: Acts as the body’s line of defense against external aggressors.
GATEKEEPER: Enables selective transport of molecules from inside to out and outside to in.