I used to work with numerous skin therapists and I received skin treatments fairly often. Over my 10 year career in the salon industry I was seen by at least 30 different skin therapists, and all of them would tell me that my skin was “dehydrated” and recommend various moisturizers, serums and night creams. The weird part is, no matter how many products I layered on, my skin would still be “dehydrated” in their opinion. I tried every type of product, from $10 to almost $200 but the outcome never changed.
Eventually, I just assumed that I was getting older and so my skin was becoming “dry”, even though it still felt fairly oily. The products that many skin therapists recommended contained hyaluronic acid, which supposedly holds a thousand times its weight in water. I drank plenty of water and I was absolutely sure that I was doing everything I could to rehydrate my skin.
Years later, I no longer have this problem. My skin is now firmer, the texture is better and my lines are much less pronounced. About 2 years ago I switched from water and glycerin based products to a different type of skincare—oil based. Oils have become very popular in hair care products lately and people have seen amazing results. Oils are also a trend in skin care now—people have recognized the role they play in the health of their skin.
Specifically, I found that products containing a really interesting butter from Africa called Cupuacu Butter, are great for naturally hydrating the skin. Since hyaluronic acid is first and foremost an ACID, Cupuacu Butter is a great alternative that is very safe for even the most sensitive of skin types.
More importantly, Hyaluronic Acid that is naturally derived from rooster caps is extremely expensive. Many skin care manufacturers are forced to use synthetic hyaluronic acid because it is cheaper and makes the formula much more profitable. A consumer could never tell a difference by looking at the panel of ingredients, because the synthetic and the natural versions are considered the same thing.
Unfortunately, under the microscope, the picture is completely different. Naturally obtained hyaluronic acid indeed has around 40 molecules of water in each of its molecules. The water molecules are contained within, insulated from the outside air and ready for delivery into the skin. However, in the synthesized version, the water molecules are on the outside of the hyaluronic acid, connected by relatively fragile bonds. When such molecule penetrates the skin, the bonds between hyaluronic acid and water molecules break and the water evaporates, without ever making it into the skin that so desperately needs the moisture. You get a shot of acid, but no water! No wonder the hydration level never improves no matter how much you use such products.
Cupuacu Butter is a natural carrier of water—23 molecules of water in each of its molecules, neatly packed away, like peas in a pod! They are encapsulated until they reach the deep layers of derma and that’s where they are released and your thirsty skin receives that refreshing drink of water it so badly craves. No acid—only water!
The only other factor here is to make the butter molecules carrying water penetrate as deep into skin as they should. These molecules are rather large, so the absorption is slow. We have to find a vehicle that will help them on their way. The perfect solution here is monosaccharaides—tiny little sugars that are food for our cells. Everything you eat will be broken down to these tiny sugars because it is the only food our cells are able to absorb. Glucose, maltose and fructose are perfect companions for Cupuacu Butter and they all happen to be in another totally natural ingredient—honey! Combine them in the formula the right way and voila!—your skin gets food and water. And trust me, your skin will thank you for this feast when you notice diminished lines, tighter texture and better skin tone!
Experience products containing Cupuacu Butter and give your skin the hydration it craves!