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Fri May 25, 2012 9:05 am  |
The lipid portion of the skin barrier is primarily comprised of cholesterol, ceramides and saturated fatty acids (stearic and palmitic); cholesterol particularly depletes as we age. No clear oils are rich in these lipids: good sources include shea butter, palm fruit oil, lecithin and lanolin.
If you want a clear oil maybe try olive squalane which is closely related to a major component of sebum? I find oils absorb far better when blended in the hand with a humectant, my favourite is aloe vera gel. |
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Sensitivity, forehead pigmentation & elevens, nose & chin clogged pores. Topicals: Aloe vera, squalane, lactic acid, Myfawnie KinNiaNag HG: Weleda calendula, Lanolips, Guinot masque essentiel, Flexitol Naturals, Careprost. Gadgets: Vaughter dermarollers, Lightstim. |
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