Do the skin care products penetrate to a cellular level?
It is theoretically possible for lipophilic (oil soluble) substances with a molecular weight less than 500 Daltons to pass through the skin. The components of essential oils used in our products fall into this categoryp> M. Rieger, J. Riviere and J. Faucher have published a number of papers on skin penetration and the various factors that influence it. Penetration may proceed transcellularly (through cells); intercellularly (between cells); or through so-called shunts, I.e., holes in the membrane, such as sweat ducts and hair/p> All the research on skin penetration primarily looks at the effect of synthetic chemicals. We haven’t been able to find any scientific studies on skin penetration and food-based ingredients, although there is plenty of cultural and anecdotal evidence for the efficacy of food ingredients on the health and beauty of the skin.
