How lipids help our skin

Babor Skinovage PX Vita Balance Lipid Intense Cream combines the exclusive Osmo-Tec with the proven power of Alpine Stem Cells to maintain optimally healthy skin and prevent premature aging. This cream has a very rich consistency and can be used as a 24hr cream or as a night cream in combination with Daily Moisturizing Cream or Oxygen Energizing Cream. The skin is moisturised from the inside. Valuable lipids repair the lipid barrier and the skin once again becomes smooth and supple.

But what are lipids?

A lipid technically means a chemical molecule or compound that is not soluble in water. Fatty substances like animal fats and plant oils are made of lipids, according to JustAboutSkin.

There are various types of lipids, such as fatty acids, phospholipids, glycolipids, cholesterol, triglycerides, waxes, and steroids.

Lipids are essential components of skin and play a crucial role in the skin’s barrier function (this is a must read – one of the most fundamental concepts in skin care). They also play an important role in cell-to-cell signaling.

The lipids in skin are found in:

• the Stratum Corneum layer of the epidermis – in the stacked lipid bilayers, this is the glue that holds the corneocytes (dead skin cells) together and traps water
• the Granular layer of the epidermis – in the intercellular matrix, here they exist in the form of free fatty acids, cholesterol, and sphingolipids as they are released from lamellar bodies in the keratinocytes that are in the process of breaking down into corneocytes
• cell membranes
• sebum – this is the oil produced by the sebaceous glands attached to follicles
• Because epidermal lipids are so crucial to the skin’s barrier function, the skin barrier is often referred to as the lipid barrier.

What are the features and benefits of Babor Skinovage PX Vita Balance Lipid Intense Cream?

• Comforts and softens.
• Hydrates for 24 hours.
• Prevents premature aging.
• Boosts skin’s defenses with antioxidants.
• Formulated to enhance efficacy of active ingredients.
• How to use:
• Apply to clean, dry skin in the morning and/or evening.

Active ingredients:

• Osmo-Tec – Restores skin’s osmotic balance to improve cells’ ability to receive and process active ingredients.
• Alpine Stem Cells – Stimulate and accelerate production of optimally healthy cells.
• Hyaluronic Acid – Attracts and binds moisture to skin.
• Pomegranate Extract – Rich source of antioxidants; Protects skin from free radical damage.