Key Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Ingredients in the Treatment of Dry Skin
📗Key Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Ingredients in the Treatment of Dry Skin Dry skin (cutaneous xerosis) is a dermatological condition characterized by reduced hydration of the stratum corneum, impaired lipid skin barrier, and often a predisposition to inflammatory processes and sensitizations. Effective treatment involves the rational combination of cosmetic and pharmaceutical actives with humectant, emollient, occlusive, barrier-repairing, and soothing actions. Below is a technical categorization of the main ingredients used in the clinical and aesthetic management of dry skin: 1. Humectants Hygroscopic substances that attract water from the environment or deeper layers of the skin, increasing the water content of the epidermis. Glycerin Hyaluronic Acid Urea – also has keratolytic effect at concentrations above 10% Sodium PCA Lactic Acid – acts as both a humectant and pH regulator Ammonium Lactate – moisturizing and mildly exfoliating action Panthenol (Pro...