CFC:9 Multi-lipid Replenishment
Optimal lipid ratio 2:3:4 to rebuild skin architecture
The Skin Barrier is found in the Stratum Corneum of our skin. The Stratum Corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and consists of flattened corneocytes, surrounded by multilamellar lipid membranes which are composed of cholesterol, free fatty acids, and ceramides. The skin barrier can be visualized as corneocytes representing the “bricks of a wall”, and the rich lipid matrix the “mortar”.
This structure essentially prevents excessive water loss from the body, while shielding the organism against external stressors, microorganisms, UV radiation, toxic substances, and mechanical damage, creating a physical barrier between environmental conditions and the body.
The barrier function of the skin depends on the presence of a specific mixture of lipids (ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol) within the intercellular spaces of the stratum corneum. As we age, especially after the age of 40, and also due to hormonal changes, the skin´s lipid production declines, and visible signs of skin ageing can appear. Skin redness, dryness, wrinkles, rough complexion, burning, itching and lack of luminosity are clear signs that your lipid barrier has been compromised, and needs extra care.
To accelerate the skin´s recovery, it is essential to replenish the lipids that are already found within the skin, keeping it hydrated, protected and strong. Choosing ‘skin-identical’ barrier repair ingredients will help to replace lipids and repair and protect the lipid barrier.
CFC:9 Multi-lipid Replenishment (2% ceramides + 3% Fatty acids + 4% Cholesterol) is a skin-identical lipid concentrate that mimics the structure of the skin barrier, rebuilding the stratum corneum architecture. It helps restore the skin’s protective barrier structure by filling gaps in the lipid bilayer with skin-identical ceramides, cholesterol, and free fatty acids.
Topical application reinforces the natural lipid barrier of dry, sensitive or ageing skin against moisture loss and external challenges, restoring youthful vitality and promoting a luminous, dewy complexion that glows from within.
Some of the most effective treatments (depigmentation treatments, chemical peels, retinol…) can lead to skin barrier disruption, with some associated side effects, such as mild irritation, redness, skin sensitivity, and erythema.
CFC:9 Multi-lipid Replenishment has the power to replenish and restore the structure of skin lipids, accelerating the skin’s recovery, moisturisation and protection. An application is indispensable after any professional depigmentation treatment, peel or laser… any time the skin needs help to recover its hydration level, elasticity and smoothness.
CFC:9 Multi-lipid Replenishment nourishes the skin and enhances cell regeneration and skin healing processes, rendering the skin firm, tight and revitalized. It promotes collagen synthesis, improving the rebuilding process of a new connective tissue and increasing elasticity.
CFC:9 Multi-lipid Replenishment is the perfect ally for skin nourishing, re-lipidation and restructuring.