Simple skin care can reduce dry, irritated & dehydrated skin. Prevention is the key. Post goes out to all in the Northern Hemisphere . . 🔬Skin Science: Lipids, & Natural Moisturising Factor contributes to skin barrier function. Reducing WATER LOSS keeps in the moisture, especially during the cooler dry months of winter. Consider adding #squalene to your #skincare routine . . 👀👉Squalene is a fatty molecule that accounts for 10% of the oils produced by your skin. It primarily acts as a moisturizer with important barrier properties.This is a powerful emollient which balances oil production, providing just enough moisture to keep the skin clear and healthy. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect & hence can help with acne-rosacea prone skin. Antioxidant properties of squalene oil can help with photoageing . . 🙄🦈Historically, the original source of squalene came from shark liver, not an ethical way to market skin care if thousands of sharks are slaughtered just so we can moisturise our skin. So, in today's world squalene is derived from plants such as olives (though it is different from olive oil), as well as rice bran, wheat germ, amaranth seed, & sugar cane. . . 📋How to use? Squalene oil is a powerful moisturiser that is suitable for all skin types including oily skin. Seems like a paradox, however tricking your skin to think it has more oil than needed can actually reduce oil production.This molecule is classified as non-comedogenic so it won’t clog your pores . . 😎Dr Davin Lim, Dermatologist Brisbane. Australia .🇦🇺 #skincarescience #sensitiveskincare #rosaceaskin #skincareroutine #instaskincare #skincaretips #skinscience #skintype #skinschool #winterskincare #winterskin (at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHt73mGDZrl/?igshid=irb26cqh0jk9
