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Analysis of the Characteristics of Skin on Various Parts of the Body
The physiological characteristics of the skin in different parts of the human body are different. In order to better care for the skin, targeted moisturizing products are necessary.
Facial care
Body care
Hand care
Lip care
The skin comprises of the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, and contains accessory organs such as blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, and muscles. It has seven physiological functions including protection, sensation, regulation of body temperature, absorption, secretion and excretion, respiration, and metabolism. The thickness of the skin, the function of the stratum corneum, and the secretion of sebaceous and sweat glands vary with age. It is recommended to moisturize the facial skin based on its physiological characteristics, such as using Aesop's sheep oil moisturizing cream. After thorough cleansing, applying it can make the facial skin more hydrated and delicate.
There is not much difference between the skin on the body and the skin on the face. It acts like a protective layer that covers every part of the body, maintaining and nourishing internal and external organs, and preventing the invasion and reproduction of bacteria. The skin also has a reflective effect towards light sources or ultraviolet light, preventing damage to the deeper layers of the skin. Located on the surface of the human body, the skin has physiological functions such as protection, external display, sensation, temperature regulation, secretion and excretion, absorption, metabolism, and self-breathing. Using Austop's sheep oil body lotion as a daily moisturizer can meet your moisturizing needs. Its gentle formula improves dryness and is a trusted product among many consumers.
The skin on hands lacks a sebum film, making it prone to dryness. Additionally, the hands are subject to frequent movement which results in high numbers of deep wrinkles. The skin on the palms and fingers is approximately 2 millimeters thick, which is 5 times thicker than the rest of the body, leading to the formation of calluses and coarseness. It is recommended to use targeted moisturizing products, such as A'kin Visibly Revitalising Hand Cream, which contains natural sebum and forms a protective barrier over the skin's surface to combat dryness, cracking and roughness.
The stratum corneum of the lip skin is very thin, making it more fragile and prone to dryness and moisture loss. Lip turnover is slow, and barrier function is also low. Its functions are very common, not only assisting in dietary matching, language, kissing, and controlling the connection between oral and environmental factors, but also having an aesthetic function in cleaning and decorating the face. The delicate lips are easily damaged, so they need sufficient oil and nutrients to moisturize our lips, such as the A'PIEU Sheep Oil Lip Balm, which can solve your lip problems, leaving them soft and non-greasy, truly moisturized, and locking in moisture for a more hydrating effect.
How to distinguish between dry, oily, aging, and sensitive skin?
The condition of the skin is getting worse. The root cause is that we have very little understanding of the skin. What you spend so much money and time on is not necessarily what your skin truly needs. Different skin types face different challenges, so proper skincare begins with understanding your own skin. This guide can help you quickly identify your skin type and provide precise skincare.
Dry skin
The pores are small, the face is not shiny and dries easily. There is usually a long-lasting feeling of tightness after cleansing. It is particularly dry during the change of seasons and is prone to sensitivity and peeling.
Oily skin
Large pores accompanied by oiliness, especially noticeable in the T-zone. This is caused by excessive sebum (substance that maintains skin moisture and hydration).
Sensitive Skin
The skin exhibits negative reactions to specific triggering factors, presenting characteristics of thinness, sensitivity, redness, visible blood vessels, refined skin texture, small pores, and sometimes accompanied by hyperpigmentation and fine lines.
The skin starts losing its radiance and becomes dry. Fine lines begin to appear around the eyes and forehead, accompanied by uneven complexion.
Old age skin
Causes of Dry Skin
Many people believe that dry skin is a sign of unhealthy skin, but this is not true. Dry skin is just a skin type that requires special care and moisturization, but is still considered healthy skin. However, if your skin feels excessively dry, it may indicate underlying skin issues. So, the first thing we need to understand is: what are the factors causing skin dryness?
Skin dryness can also be a sign of skin condition or disease, so if dryness is abnormal, it is recommended to consult your doctor. Many people have persistent skin dryness without a specific reason. Skin dryness can be improved by using Auplex's products and trying different areas of moisturizing care to make your skin moisturized and smooth. Developing a habit of moisturizing every day will help keep your skin healthy and moisturized. In addition, drinking plenty of water, avoiding long hot baths or showers, dry environments (ie central heating and air conditioning), and moisturizing after washing hands and skin are important steps to maintain skin moisture.
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How to improve dry skin problems?
In order to improve dryness issues with simple lifestyle changes, dermatologists offer the following suggestions for soothing dry skin.
· Avoid long baths and showers, which can make dry skin worse
· Use ointment or cream or lotion
· Use mild, fragrance-free skincare products
· Apply lip balm
· Stay warm without being near a fireplace or other heat source
·Add moisture to the air
·Choosing Close-fitting Clothes
. Apply moisturizer immediately after washing
Apply lip balm
·Wear gloves
· Choose a non-irritating cleanser
Limit showers to 5 or 10 minutes. Wash with a mild, fragrance-free cleanser. Avoid using too much cleanser to remove dirt and oil. Gently pat your skin dry with a towel and apply a moisturizer immediately after drying.。
Use a cream or ointment that contains one or more of the following ingredients: lanolin, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, lactic acid, jojoba oil, mineral oil, petrolatum shea butter, dimethicone.
Moisturizing ingredients (such as glycerin and lactic acid) can promote epidermal hydration. In addition, occlusive agents in moisturizers (such as lanolin) can reduce the loss of skin water.
Too harsh for dry, sensitive skin. Dermatologists recommend using fragrance-free,Products that contain "ingredients" and "alcohol".
Choose beeswax and wool wax (also called lanolin), because these animal and plant waxes are similar to human sebum. In addition to being hard enough, they also have moisturizing functions, which can lock the moisture of the lip skin.。
Sitting too close to an open flame or other heat source can cause the skin to become dry. Please maintain a safe distance.
Use a humidifier indoors, or place a dish of water to increase the moisture content in the air.
Wear breathable cotton or silk clothing that does not have irritant wool materials.
To retain the essential moisture, it is necessary to apply a moisturizer (containing lanolin) within a few minutes of the following activities: drying after shower or bath, washing face or hands, in order to effectively nourish and lock in moisture.
Choose beeswax or lanolin, also known as wool wax, because these animal and plant waxes have some similarities to human skin sebum. In addition to having sufficient hardness, they also have moisturizing properties that help to seal in moisture on the lips.
Our hands are usually the first place we notice dry skin. You can reduce the chances of causing dry, rough skin by wearing gloves.
Many people believe that dry skin is an indicator of unhealthy skin, but this is not true. Dry skin is simply a skin type that requires special care and moisturization, but it is still considered healthy skin. However, if you feel that your skin is excessively dry, it may indicate underlying skin issues. Therefore, the first thing we need to understand is: What are the factors causing skin dryness?
Traditional soaps will alkalize the skin and destroy the skin's natural barrier, thus aggravating the dryness and itching of the skin. Synthetic detergents or detergents labeled "hypoallergenic" and containing moisturizing ingredients are preferred. Synthetic detergents usually have a lower pH value, close to the normal acidic pH value of the skin, and are less irritating than traditional soaps, which can well protect the skin barrier function.。
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Common Skin Moisturizing Materials
Moisturizing is the easiest and fastest to see results among all skin care. When the skin's moisturization is done well, other whitening and anti-aging skincare products can be more easily absorbed. How much do you know about moisturizing materials for skin care?
Animal fats
The best moisturizing ingredient for humans is one that has a structure similar to the natural oils secreted by the human body, providing excellent moisturizing effects. It is a natural ingredient that is safe to use and has a lower risk of causing allergic reactions. However, the extraction process for animal oils requires high technical requirements and can be relatively expensive. Among the various animal oils, sheep oil extracted from sheep wool has the closest structure to human oil, providing the best moisturizing effects while also nourishing the skin.
Mineral oils and fats
Oils such as petrolatum extracted from minerals have a good moisturizing effect, but mineral oils have a heavier greasy feeling, which can affect the user experience. At the same time, mineral oils are often extracted using chemical methods and are not as safe as animal and vegetable oils in terms of safety.
Water content
A simple supplement of purified water or mineral water cannot achieve a moisturizing effect because the root cause of dry skin lies in the lack of protection from oil in the skin, which causes cells to lack water in a dry environment. Simply spraying water onto the skin cannot change the water-deficient condition of skin cells. Instead, after the water evaporates, the skin cells' water-deficient condition worsens. Therefore, it is necessary to supplement oil in order to achieve effective moisturization.
Natural raw materials, with better safety in use and without the greasy feeling of mineral oil, but with poorer moisturizing effect and shorter moisturizing time.
Plant oils and fats
Lanolin
It is a type of fat refined from natural sheep wool.
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About Lanolin
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Lanolin, also known as Wool wax, has a CAS number of 8006-54-0.
It is a multi-component mixture of ester substances adhering to wool. It is an oily secretion secreted by the sebaceous glands of sheep and deposited at the roots of wool. After a series of processing such as wool washing, crude fat recovery, and refining, cosmetic-grade anhydrous lanolin can be obtained. On this basis, various types of lanolin derivative products prepared have reached hundreds in the world. Lanolin is well-known for its unique skin care effect. As a traditional nourishing ingredient, it is widely used in the field of daily skin care and is known as a magical skin moisturizer.
Although lanolin has a long history as a biomass raw material, as early as the ancient Greek period, people named this substance and its derivatives "Oesypus" and also evaluated its emollient effect.
Lanolin can be waxy when solid or oily when liquid. The molecular structure of lanolin is very similar to the sebum in the body. The natural oil helps the skin form a protective film without clogging the pores, locking in moisture. After penetrating into the skin, it can hold up to 400 times its own weight in water, so its moisturizing and hydrating properties are better than any synthetic moisturizer. It is very effective in preventing dry skin in autumn and winter. Although it is oil, it does not feel greasy at all.
The skin on the hands of sheep shearers and other workers who come into contact with wool always remains youthful and soft, no matter how old they are, because they are in constant contact with raw wool containing sheep oil.
Application of Lanolin
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Wool grease and its derivatives are currently primarily used in the production of personal care products, skincare and various cosmetics. Wool grease can be used as a hydrophobic carrier for the preparation of oil-in-water emulsions and ointments. When mixed with suitable vegetable oils or petrolatum, it moisturizes the skin and penetrates the skin, thus promoting drug absorption. The emulsion formed by mixing wool grease with twice its amount of water does not separate and is not easily spoiled during storage. Unlike non-polar hydrocarbons such as mineral oil and petrolatum, which have little emulsifying ability and are hardly absorbed by the stratum corneum, wool grease has strong moisturizing and hydrating effects and is mainly used in various skincare creams, medicinal ointments, sunscreens, hair care products, lip balms, cosmetics and soaps.
Safety of Lanolin
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Ultra-fine lanolin is safe, and lanolin is generally considered a non-toxic and non-irritating material. The estimated prevalence of lanolin allergy in the population is around 5%.
The benefits of lanolin
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1. Moisturizer, lubricating and softening the skin. When applied to the skin, it can automatically liquefy and form a film with good extensibility and lubricity. It has a good moisturizing effect on the skin, increases the water content on the skin surface, and plays a role in moisturizing by blocking the loss of epidermal water transmission.
2. The function of a moisturizing film and moisturizer is to prevent the evaporation of moisture by oily moisturizing. By providing a moisturizing wax-like waterproof film on the skin to reduce or prevent the evaporation of moisture from the skin surface, it allows the water in the deeper layer of the skin to diffuse to the stratum corneum and further hydration.
3. Emulsifiers are used in moisturizing cosmetics to combine water-soluble and oil-soluble substances to make emulsions, which have a similar effect to sebum film when applied to the skin surface.
4. Adsorbent moisturizers, conditioning agents, and non-aqueous thickening agents are commonly used in baby moisturizing oil, sunscreen oil, and bath oil.
5. It has good skin permeability and can penetrate the skin, which promotes the absorption of active ingredients and has a special effect in protecting the skin from cracks. It can be used in hair care products to increase hair softness.
references:
[Chemical modification of lanolin and synthesis and performance study of environmentally friendly fatliquor - Wang Xuechuan] ① refers to the abbreviation CAS, which has become a synonym for the unique identification code of substances in biochemistry.
references:
[1] Ni Yongquan; The role of lanolin and its derivatives in cosmetics
[2]《Soaps-oils-fats-waxes》,112(8),247～[1]253,1986. 〔2〕
[3]《Journal of Tho American Oil Chemists/Society》,55(4),447~450.1978. 〔3〕
[4] Daily Chemical Industry, (3), 10-14, 1982
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