How Other Ranges Work

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As outlined in the section ‘How Your Skin Works’ your skin is water-proof. How then is it possible for a water-based cream to penetrate your skin? Well, it cannot.

 

Our skins’ natural protective layer (the acid mantle) is an oil based mixture of sebum and perspiration.

 

So, you have two choices when producing a skin care cream: you can make a water-based cream, or can make an oil-based cream. Each one has certain advantages and certain disadvantages.

 

Choice A: Water Based Cream

The vast majority of skin care creams on the market are water-based. They are light, easy to apply and feel good on the skin. However, these creams often require higher levels of chemicals such as emulsifiers and preservatives and they generally do not maintain the skin’s hydration levels for long. In fact, studies have shown that:

 

  • Water starts to evaporate from the cream the instant it is applied to the skin
  • Within 30 minutes the majority of the moisture contained in the cream has evaporated

 

Choice B: Oil Based Cream

Oil-based creams are scientifically proven to maintain moisture levels in the skin much longer. They have also been found to deliver active ingredients into the skin far more effectively than water-based creams. Oil-based creams are not very popular because they traditionally have a very high oil content (around 50%), giving your skin an unpleasant heavy and greasy consistency.

 

Choice C: Dr. Spiller Biocosmetic

Dr. Spiller broke this mould with a revolutionary new process combining the hydrating benefits of an oil-based cream with the lightweight feel of water-based cream. Click 'next page' below to find out more...

 

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Emulsion types

Click image to enlarge. The two traditional types of skin care are oil-based and water-based.

 

Stratum corneum illustration.

Click image to enlarge. Illustration of the stratum corneum. On the left skin is protected by Dr. Spiller Hydratain creams, on the right environmental influences damage skin. Source: scf-online.com