SkinSutra products are backed by science, formulated with Doctors.
Science Behind our Skincare
Skin is comprised of three major layers: the epidermis, dermis, and sub cutis. The layer hugging our insides is known as the sub cutis—fat that insulates our body and absorbs shock to prevent injury. Directly above sits the dermis, which consists primarily of the protein collagen. Collagen provides our skin with structure to give it strength and flexibility. Finally, the epidermis is the outermost wrapping, and the one skincare products are most concerned with.
Vitamin C in Skincare
As far as your skin is concerned, vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals. Because of its antioxidant properties, vitamin C aids in your skin's natural regeneration process, which helps your body repair damaged skin cells. Vitamin C is found in many of our skincare products.
glycolic acid in skincare
Glycolic acid is a skin care ingredient that is both an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and humectant and is widely used for anti-ageing, hyperpigmentation, dryness, and acne. Considered the golden standard of AHAs, glycolic acid is a keratolytic meaning it exfoliates dead skin cells from the skin's surface.
Skin Layers
Your skin is made up of layers, each of which performs important functions in protecting your body. The outermost layer is called the stratum corneum, the skin barrier. A cosmetic formulator needs to understand the importance of the function of the skin barrier, and to develop products to support the barrier and not compromise it. The skin barrier is crucial to life and the health of the skin and the body. Therefore, a healthy skin barrier keeps the skin balanced in moisture and lipids, protects us from dehydration, germs and so much more. The skin barrier, also called the stratum corneum, regulates moisture levels in the skin.
