Shielding Lotion: Revolutionary new approach to natural skin care

All one has to do to be overwhelmed by the pure quantity of skin care products that are available today is to take a leisurely stroll down the aisles of pharmacies and supermarkets. Hundreds, if not thousands of products are there to choose from, each one with its own professed advantages.

Watching the popular TV shows is just as confusing as the commercials inundate us with recommendations that if we use this or that product, it will make us all look like the beautiful 21 year old models in the ad. A little unrealistic when one considers the vast number of variations in age, metabolism, degrees of abuse and conditions that probably number as many as the population itself.

In order to make an informed decision on which skin care product to use, one needs to understand the basic structure and biology of the skin. There are three main layers of the skin that we need concern ourselves with. There is a lot more to the detail of each of these layers but we don't need a full pathological treatise on this to understand the basics. The top layer is known as the epidermis. Below that is the dermis, and below that is subcutaneous fat.

In order to maintain its youthful appearance and soft flexible character it needs to be sufficiently hydrated and producing enough natural moisture to serve its purpose. That purpose is to protect the body from being invaded by all sorts of irritants and prevent dehydration.

Under normal circumstances, the skin has the ability to rejuvenate and regenerate itself, but if put under stress of dehydration or invasion of irritants, it cannot perform its duties and dry itchy skin, cracking, bleeding, eczema or psoriasis could well be possible consequences.

This is where the new technology of a 'shielding lotion' comes into its own. All the standard existing products only have the ability to remain on the surface of the epidermis, as the molecules are too large to penetrate to the lower levels. The result is that it feels like the skin is "moisturized" but in fact, that is only an illusion as the cream or 'lotion' washes or rubs off and leaves the skin to fend for itself.

"A 'Shielding Lotion' is a new concept because it actually bonds with the epidermal cells to form a protective shield that helps prevent dehydration and helps reduce absorption of irritants," explained Dr. Peter Helton, a board certified dermatologist specializing in cosmetic dermatology. " While that is performing this function," he added, "the skin has the opportunity to regenerate and rejuvenate itself."

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Author Bio:
Author, Gloria MacTaggart, contributes articles on dry skin care for 21st Century Formulations. For more information, visit www.skinmdnatural.com.