Your skin tells so much about you: your hydration level, whether or not you use sunscreen regularly, even your age. Your skin's appearance, however, can be deceiving. Dry skin resulting from lack of hydration, frequent hand washing and the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer or harsh chemicals can make your skin look old and unhealthy.
I (Tricia) formulated the base components in the COMPEL recipe, while my husband and co-formulator, Chad, did most of the research for the moisturizers. If I wanted to understand the source and use of the ingredients he chose, I had some catching up to do! Here's what I learned about humectants.
I remember learning in science class that our largest organ is skin.I even remember learning about a few layers and coloring and labeling a drawing. What I don't remember is learning how many layers there are, how each one has a specific purpose, and how important each function is to the health of our bodies!
Your skin tells so much about you: your hydration level, whether or not you use sunscreen regularly, even your age. Your skin's appearance, however, can be deceiving. Dry skin resulting from lack of hydration, frequent hand washing and the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer or harsh chemicals can make your skin look old and unhealthy.
I remember learning in science class that our largest organ is skin. I even remember learning about a few layers and coloring and labeling a drawing. What I don't remember is learning how many layers there are, how each one has a specific purpose, and how important each function is to the health of our bodies!
