Skin Care

(Moisturisers)

By: Nazim Nassar B.Pharm., M.Sc., B.Sc., Pharmacist &

Clinical Pharmacologist

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES Pty Ltd is a privately owned Australian company, which

commenced operations in 2009. Today, AIMS supplies a comprehensive range of medical devices, consumables,

wound care products, nutritional products and pharmaceutical preparations to an extensive range of health sectors Australia wide. We supply nursing homes, general practitioners, day surgeries and private hospitals, and we also sell to the general public.

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Agenda Emmollients

Definition

Actions

When is needed

Dry skin

Symptoms

Causes

Moisturisers

Naturals

Artificial

Different types of artificials

Emollients

What is a moisturiser?

A moisturiser is a preparation that helps the skin retain moisture.

A moisturiser does not add water to the skin, it prevents more from evaporating.

A moisturiser enables the skin to rehydrate by preventing or

reducing evaporation.

Definition Emollients = Moisturisers

These symptoms can be caused by:

Dry or sensitive dermatological conditions

Pathological causes

Environmental causes

Drugs

Others

When is a moisturiser needed?

Itchy skin.

Visibly dry flaky skin. Inflamed skin.

Skin

Normal Dry Skin

Skin

Skins Own Natural Moisturising Factor

Amino acids 40.0%

Sodium pyrollidone carboxylic acid 12.0%

Lactate 12.0%

Urea 7.0%

Na+, Ca++ , K+, Mg++, PO4---, Cl- 18.5%

(a blend of humectants and ions)

NH3, uric acid, glucosamine, creatine 1.5%

Unidentified ~10.0%

Skin Lipids

Lamellar Lipids:

Ceramides >40%

Free Fatty Acids ~25%

Cholesterol ~20%

Sebum:

Triglycerides (including FFA) 57%

Wax esters 26%

Squalene 12%

Sterol esters 3%

Free sterols 2%

Designing an Effective Moisturiser

Most important issues:

The moisturiser must be effective

The product must be cosmetically acceptable

Types of Moisturising Agents

Emollients

Humectants

Occludents

Miscellaneous

Provide an “oily” film over the surface of the skin.

– Trap water, swell the stratum corneum and close the cracks.

Emollients also penetrate into the upper layers of the stratum corneum

– Mimic the barrier effect of the lamellar lipids.

– Thus restoring the epidermal barrier.

Prevent penetration of irritants and allergens

Light liquid paraffin, safflower oil.

Emollients

Humectants

Are hygroscopic substances

– They absorb water from their environment (the product) and promote water retention.

Na+ PCA

Polyols – glycerin, sorbitol

Glycols – butylene glycol, propylene glycol

Occludents form a barrier film on the skin.

Restricts the escape of water vapour from the skin, trapping water in the skins uppermost layers and protecting against moisture loss.

Petrolatum, waxes, shea butter, lanolin.

Occludents

Miscellaneous

Skin conditioning agents that are used to create special effects on the skin.

– Enhance the appearance of dry or damaged skin.

– Adhere to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness.

A good Moisturiser will contain an effective combination of moisturising agents

A good Moisturiser is one that the customer / patient will use

Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between QV Cream and Sorbolene cream?

Sorbolene Cream Non-ionic emulsifier

Cetostearyl alcohol

Liquid paraffin

Soft white paraffin

Propylene glycol

Chlorocresol

QV Cream Non-ionic emulsifier

Cetostearyl alcohol

Liquid paraffin

Soft white paraffin

Glycerin

Squalane

Dimethicone

Frequently Asked Questions

Do your moisturisers contain petroleum derived ingredients?

Yes

Are mineral oil / paraffin oils harmful / carcinogenic?

No

Frequently Asked Questions

Is paraffin comedogenic (aggravates acne)? No

Are your moisturisers oil free?

No

“Mineral, vegetable, and synthetic substances that are slippery, viscous, liquid or liquefiable at room temperatures, soluble in

various solvents but not in water, and used in a great variety of products”

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of using Safflower oil in the QV Face Range?

Moisturising, anti-inflammatory, skin renewal, anti-acne

How do you know your moisturising products are safe

and suitable for sensitive skin? Research and Testing

QV Intensive Cleanser

– Extremely gentle

– Non-foaming cleanser

– Enriched with moisturises

– Leaves a protective, moisturising film on the skin

– Free from preservatives, colour, perfume & lanolin

QV Intensive Moisturiser

– Highly emollient moisturiser

– Sting free – no water

– Free from preservatives, colour, perfume & lanolin

– Contains dimethicone

Thank You