NATURAL MOISTURIZING FACTORS [NMF's]

One of the primary element in keeping skin healthy is making sure the outer layer of the skin is intact.

That structure is defined and created by skin cells that are held together by the inter cellular matrix.


The inter cellular matrix is the glue or mortar between skin cells that keeps them together that prevent individual skin cells from loosing water and or sagging, to create the smooth appearance of healthy skin.


The components that do this, are often called moisturizing factors [NMF's]


While the oil and fat components of the skin prevent evaporation and provide lubrication to the skin's surface, it is actually the inter cellular matrix along with the skin's lipids [sebum] content that gives a good deal of its surface texture and feel.


The inter cellular matrix is the skin's first line of defense against water loss. 


When the lipids and NMF's content  of the skin are reduced, surface roughness, dehydration, fine  lines, itchiness make the skin feel and look uncomfortable.


The longer the skin's surface layer is impaired, the less effective the skin's inter cellular matrix becomes, the deeper the skin damage. 


When certain ingredients  in my formulations are used  in  my cosmetics products, they appear to help stabilize and maintain this complex intercellular matrix, although none of those very good NMF's and lipids can permanently affect or change the skin, they are great at temporarily  keeping depleted skin feeling comfortable and moist.


More important, all these natural ingredients can help support the intricate levels of the skin by keeping it intact.

Using moisturizers with NMF's allow your skin to do its job of repairing and regenerating itself without the complications brought on, when the skin is suffering from dryness, environmental damages,  abuses, negligence etc.  


Have an enchanted NMF's day !