Powerful skin care
remedy for
dry skin
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Dry skin and its many causes To prevent excessive moisture loss through our skin we have a natural barrier composed of a thin lipid film on the skin which reduces the harmful effects of water and the even more important structural lipids, rich in linoleic acid situated between the corneocytes. The structural lipids connect the cells in a way that is flexible and stable at the same time – as stable as a brick wall in fact. Intact protective skin barrier protects moisture content
Intact, protective skin barrier with linoleic acid rich lipids 2
More moisture loss
Loss of lipids results in a breakdown in skin barrier function. The skin loses a large amount of water and dries out
So bacteria and harmful substances have no opportunity to penetrate the intact skin. However, if the structural lipids are removed, by too frequent washing and showering, for example, or if they are not produced in sufficient quantities as occurs in ageing skin or with atopic dermatitis, the corneocytes become detached from one another and gaps develop in the skin’s protective barrier. Regardless of whether there is an internal or external cause the result is always the same – dry, flaky and chapped skin which is more prone to inflammation, itching and eczema. It is essential, therefore, to protect the skin from a break-down in barrier function and to counteract lipid and moisture losses. For dry or sensitive skin in particular, two skin care components are acknowledged to be vital for this: the special lipids and essential linoleic acid. The latter must be supplied regularly, just like a vitamin, for the skin to stay healthy.
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Moisturising dry skin correctly The mistaken belief that applying cream regularly reduces the skin’s natural lipid production has long been disproved medically. It is not uncommon, however, for too small a quantity of cream to be used, with the result that there is no critical improvement in the skin’s condition and no significant reduction in the risk of a new attack of atopic dermatitis. Depending on the condition of the skin, applying cream just once a day is simply not enough. It should be applied at least twice a day. This is particularly applicable to areas of skin severely affected by dryness. The lipid content of the various Linola specialities, therefore, is graduated according to the dryness of the skin. A really reliable sign of whether you have applied the correct amount of cream is itching. Skin itches more if the amount of cream used or the frequency with which it was applied was too low.
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Part of the body
Age 3–6 months 1–2 years 3–5 years 6–10 years Adults
Face & Neck
Arm & Hand
Leg & Foot
Chest & Back & Stomach Buttocks
Quantity on fingertip per application 1 1 1.5 1 1.5 1.5 1.5 2 2 3 1.5 2 3 3 3.5 2 2.5 4.5 3.5 5 2.5 5 7 6 8
You can see from the table how much lotion is optimally recommended by doctors and hospitals. The amount of cream that fits on the fingertip of the index finger of an adult is used as a simple measure. This is enough to treat an area of skin approximately twice the size of an adult’s palm. It is also important to apply the lotion not just once per day, but at least twice, as the skin can only absorb a limited amount of oil at a time.
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Linola Lotion Rapidly absorbed lotion (35% lipid content) With special linoleic acid-rich thistle oil for basic care of the body and legs specially for dry and stressed skin Normalises the skin’s lipid and moisture content and thus prevents drying Alleviates the feeling of tightness and itching
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Linola Face Effective and long-lasting lipid renewing cream with 30% lipid content for very dry and sensitive facial skin With a high content of special natural vegetable lipids rich in linoleic acid Supports the natural regeneration of the barrier function Combats dryness, irritation and itching Contains no colourants, preservatives or mineral oils
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Linola Foot Lotion Linola Hand Specially developed to meet the skin care requirements of very dry, rough or cracked hands Linoleic acids aid natural skin regeneration Lipids and glycerin reduce skin tension Glycerin increases skin moisture levels Without urea for skin prone to irritations Absorbs quickly Contains no preservatives, mineral oils or silicones 8
Easy spreading and fastabsorbing water-in-oil cream formulation (lipid content 27 %) for very dry, cracked and calloused skin on feet Improves the skin’s elasticity by glycerin and lipids Promotes the normalisation of dry, cracked, calloused skin Supports the regeneration of the skin’s barrier function with valuable linoleic acids Can counter colonisation of the feet‘s skin with bacteria and fungi Contains no fragrances or mineral oils
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Linola Lotion
Ingredients: Aqua, Decyl Oleate, Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-7-Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Hexyldecyl Laurate, Hexyldecanol, Glycerin, Zinc Stearate, Ceresin, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Oleate, Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal, Citric Acid
Linola Face
Ingredients: Aqua, Canola Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Helianthus Annus Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Zinc Sulfate, Tocopherol, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Magnesium Stearate, Parfum, p-Anisic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Linola Hand
Linola Lotion
For the whole body and for all types of dry skin
Linola Face
For very dry, itchy or irritated facial skin
Linola Hand
For very dry, rough or cracked hands
Linola Foot Lotion
For very dry, cracked and calloused skin on feet
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Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Ethyl Linoleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glyceride, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Sucrose Polystearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, p-Anisic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ethyl Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Ethyl Palmitate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethyl Stearate, Ethyl Linolenate, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Linola Foot Lotion
Ingredients: Aqua, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cera Alba, Hexyl Laurate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, PEG-7-Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glycolic Acid, Magnesium Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Ethyl Linoleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethyl Oleate, Ethyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Ethyl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethyl Linolenate, Allantoin
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Linola products are available through: M & A Pharmachem Ltd Unit 2002, Elland Close, Wingates Industrial Estate, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3XE Phone 01942 816 184 Fax 01942 813 937 e-mail
[email protected]
DR. AUGUST WOLFF GmbH & Co. KG Arzneimittel 33532 Bielefeld · Germany
Art.-Nr. 88306 · 09/2013
www.Linola.de