What are liposomes?
Typically, your cell membranes will only allow fat-soluble nutrients through the cells, unless it’s a molecule that your cell recognizes and has specific transporters to take them inside. Liposomes can merge with your cell membranes and bring almost any molecule to enter your cells and penetrate the skin layers.
Your skin also has a keratinous layer called the stratum corneum. This keratin, the material that strengthens your nails and makes them waterproof, is permeable to very few things. The liposomal delivery system helps transport our powerful anti-aging ingredients past the stratum corneum.
In short, this means our cream can be more effective than topical creams because it works to effect change from the inside out vs the top down.
- Enhanced Delivery of Active Ingredients: Liposomes are designed to encapsulate active ingredients, allowing them to be delivered deep into the skin more effectively than non-encapsulated ingredients. This means that ingredients such as vitamins, antioxidants, and retinol can reach the layers of skin where they can be most beneficial.
- Improved Stability: Many active ingredients in skincare are sensitive to light, air, or pH changes and can degrade quickly when exposed to these elements. Encapsulating these ingredients in liposomes can protect them from degradation, ensuring that the product remains effective for a longer period.
- Increased Hydration: The lipid bilayer of liposomes is similar to the lipid bilayer of skin cells, which helps to restore the skin’s natural barrier. This can improve skin hydration by reducing transepidermal water loss, helping to keep skin moisturized and plump.
- Targeted Delivery: Liposomes can be engineered to target specific areas of the skin, ensuring that active ingredients are released where they are most needed. This targeted delivery can increase the efficacy of skincare products by focusing on areas that require the most attention, such as spots with signs of aging or damage.
- Reduced Irritation: By encapsulating active ingredients, liposomes can also help to reduce the potential for irritation. This is particularly beneficial for sensitive skin types or when using potent ingredients that could otherwise cause irritation if applied directly to the skin.
- Compatibility with Skin: Liposomes are biocompatible, meaning they are readily accepted by the skin and unlikely to cause adverse reactions. This makes liposome-based products suitable for a wide range of skin types, including sensitive skin.