Moisturizers…The Myth…The Truth

Most moisturizers containing the typical main actives, including water or lanolin, will not be very effective in reducing wrinkles and age lines because of several factors related to their formulation and the nature of the skin barrier:

• Molecular Size and Structure: Many active ingredients in moisturizers, such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides, have very large molecular sizes. These molecules may struggle to penetrate deeply into the dermis where wrinkles originate due to the skin's natural barrier, which consists of lipids and proteins tightly packed together.
• Hydrophilic vs. Lipophilic Properties: The skin barrier is primarily composed of lipids, making it more permeable to lipophilic (oil-loving) molecules rather than hydrophilic (water-loving) molecules. While humectants like glycerin can attract water to the skin's surface, their ability to penetrate deep into the dermis is very limited.
• Moisturizers Formulation: Almost all moisturizers are formulated with a high water content and emollients such as lanolin or mineral oil, which can create a barrier on the skin's surface rather than penetrating deeply. While these ingredients can provide temporary hydration and softening of the skin, they will not effectively target deeper wrinkles and age lines.
• Need for Penetration Enhancers: To overcome the skin barrier and improve the penetration of active ingredients, specialized formulations patented by Quantum Facial™ incorporating penetration enhancers or carrier systems are necessary. Our enhancers include nanotechnology, liposomes, or micelles, which encapsulate ingredients and facilitate their delivery into deeper layers of the skin.
• Limited Efficacy Over Time: Even if active ingredients manage to penetrate into the dermis, their efficacy in reducing wrinkles and age lines is severely limited because they are not present in sufficient concentrations or if the formulation lacks stability or bioavailability

Quantum Facial proprietary nanotechnology dramatically enhances the bioavailability and efficacy of active ingredients, allowing them to penetrate deeper into the skin and exert their anti-aging effects more effectively. These innovations help overcome the limitations of traditional moisturizers, offering more targeted and transformative skincare solutions.

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