Our skin produces its own Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs):

NMFs support healthy skin, in part, because of their humectant properties—meaning they draw water like a magnet down into the top layers of our skin, the stratum corneum. When this layer is fully saturated, our skin feels hydrated and appears healthier, replenished, and youthful. Healthy adult skin should contain about 20 to 30% NMF in dry weight (total weight without water).

NMF is created by our amazing bodies through a biological protein recycling program that magically converts amino acids, fatty acids, triglycerides, and water-soluble humectants present in our skin into NMFs. Native NMFs include ceramides, phospholipids, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid. These building blocks of NMF are also those amazing humectants, aka water magnets.

The bad news? We lose our precious NMFs in different ways: product choice, modern routines, climatic conditions, and the passage of time, are the primary cause of loss of NMF and dehydrated skin symptoms. As time marches on our skin simply makes less and less of it! So there’s that. But we also challenge our skin with routines, product choices, skin care habits, and lifestyle choices.

The good news! We have the means to replenish these vital compounds at the surface.

We can provide our skin with NMFs on the surface. From there, they’re drawn down into the top layers and incorporated into the skin matrix, where they contribute to maintaining dermal moisture and the healthy glow we all love.

Key Ingredients:

Steam distilled Alpha Bisabolol - see below for complete description.

Ceramide 3 Complex: Plant derived natural moisturizing factor (NMF) Humectant, skin protectant, restores skin barrier.

15% Hyaluronic Acid Multiplex: Humectant, skin protectant, restores skin barrier.

“Water Free” - Aloe juice and steam distilled hydrosol water instead of plain old water. Soothes irritation. Nourishment and moisture. Humectant.

Fresh Calendula Infused Glycerite (NMF): Humectant, skin soothing, and healing.

Panthenol DL: (NMF) Humectant, Soothes, softens and smooths.

Vitamins: E, C, B3, B5, B6: vital nutrients.

Argan Nut and Olive Oil Squalane: Emollient. Provide light, quickly absorbing fatty acids.

INGREDIENTS: *Aloe Juice │ ؆Hyaluronic Acid │ ^Calendula *Glycerite │ *ØPlant derived Ceramide 3 Complex │ØPlant Keratin Protein (vegan) │ *Hydrolyzed Oat Protein (gluten free) │ ؆Colza plant wax │ ؆Cetearyl Alcohol │ *†Steam Distilled Natural Bisabolol │ ¥Argan Nut Oil │*Olive Oil Squalane │ *Chamomile extract │ ØGlyceryl Stearate │ †ØPanthenol DL │ *Vitamin E, C, B3, B5, B6 │ *Rosemary leaf extract │¥ Supercritical CO2 Extracted Sea Buckthorn Berry fruit oil │ §ØPropanediol │ §ØEthylhexylglycerin │ §ØPotassium Sorbate │ Therapeutic Grade *Essential Oils: *†a-Bisabolol, Rose + Helichrysum.

ingredient key: *Organic, †Naturally Derived, ^wildcrafted, §biodegradable preservative, ¥virgin + organic + unrefined + cold pressed, ØECOCERT

EXPECTED RESULTS:

• Rain Drops brings quick relief to parched, dehydrated skin, soothes itch and mild sensitivities, and provides moisture for acne prone skin which feels “dry” without clogging pores.

• Expect parched, tight, dehydrated skin to feel instantly relieved, softer, smoother, and more hydrated and fine lines caused by parched skin to less noticeable.

• Packed with MOISTURE Rain Drops was created to replenish Natural Moisture Factors, hydrate and provide active compounds to aid in the restoration of the Acid Mantle.

HOW TO USE RAIN DROPS:

• Apply a small amount as often as needed, day and night.

• Combine with Dew Drops for added protection from damaging solar rays,

• Combine with a facial oil for an extra bump if your skin is craving OILS also. (If you’re over 40 that means you).

• Spritzing lightly (or generously) with pure steam distilled plant Hydrosol water before applying any cream or lotion… adds moisture and hundreds of healing plant compounds.

Can we resolve the condition of being parched, tight and dehyradated at the skin’s surfaace - YES WE CAN!

With daily use, and a supportive skin care regiment, Rain Drops provides loads of nutrients and Natural Moisture Factor (NMF) which can help restore the Acid Mantle (AKA Moisture Barrier).

Skin cell turnover takes about 4 to 6+ weeks depending on many many factors … For those with mild “dryness” caused primarily from seasonal conditions or developing due to irritating routines and/or products, quick and complete resolution of these issue is absolutely possible.

Do you have sensitive skin? Please perform a complete patch test before incorporating new topical products. Please proceed with caution when adopting new routines. Reach out to me with questions, suggestions or direction anytime. REACH OUT

If your skin issues are more severe, chronic, or acutely inflammatory (red, swollen, peeling) Please seek the advice of a medical professional as this might be an indicator of a more serious problem.

What do we mean by “DRY SKIN”?

We often confuse “dry skin” with “dehydrated skin”. Most of us have normal skin, meaning we have the normal amount of oil producing pores over our entire body. We tend to notice our parched skin on our extremities and face due mostly to our lifestyle needs and to wash away bad germs from our hands.

Time and habits contribute to the loss of skin hydration, reduction in the amount of Natural Moisture Factors, and natural oils present in our skin.

Over time, our skin produces less oils and NMF. It feels drier, the texture changes, and we notice the passage of time.

For women, as we approach and pass menopause we’ll have lost an alarming amount of our Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) and produce much less skin oils.

Routine and product choice play a big role in how our skin ages. For most adults suffering from a loss of skin oils and native Moisturizing Factors we can deliver these compounds on the surface with well formulated skincare.

How and when, and with what we wash with is another top determining factor. Adopting skin friendly habits and routines can have a dramatic impact on our skin health and bring relief to those suffering from chronic, persistent, parched, tight, dehydrated skin.

What are some of the ways we lose NMF and SKIN OILS? Digging deeper

• The aging process.

• Harsh climates/weather.

• Exposure to harsh synthetic chemicals synthetic detergents, soap and skin care.

• Exposure to synthetic FRAGRANCE (#1 cause of indoor allergies and contact dermatitis).

• Exposure to chemically treated hot tubs and pools.

• Skin care habits, products and routines which strip natural oils and disrupt skin pH.

• Over bathing, washing, scrubbing; These habits do not allow enough time for the Acid Mantle to restore itself after being washed away while bathing. Restoration of the Acid Mantle takes 8-24 hours so it often gets rinsed away again before it has time to recover. The primary symptoms that this is happening is skin which feels tight, parched and dehydrated at the surface.

• Certain medications, skin disorders and underlying disease: diabetes, hypothyroidism, Histamine intolerance, MAST Cell Activation Syndrome (all well beyond the scope of this conversation) but which should be considered when skin conditions become more severe.

• Nutrient density of the diet and Gut health.

• The landscape and balance of your skin microbes - our skin microbiome.

In many situations, with all things held equal, it’s entirely possible to create enough healing space to completely resolve the majority of issues associated with skin surface dehydration.

Topical application of lotions and creams can help to create healing space and alleviate some or most symptoms. Those with mild conditions and normal skin, can get complete relief and resolution of parched dry skin with simple changes in habits and eliminating products which are damaging the skin barrier.

The deeper root cause of “dry, itchy, flaky skin” should be considered if your condition is not resolving, gets worse again after adopting a more skin friendly routine and products, or if you experience unexplained allergic skin reactions.

This discussion is beyond the scope of this product listing, and the information found here should not be considered medical advice. Please consult a dermatologist. That said, I do suggest that dermatologist prescribed steroid creams, with prolonged use, can do more harm than good. So if you ever find the need to resort to a steroid cream, try minimizing it by using it to alleviate acute, painful symptoms, then ease back onto gentle, natural products as soon as possible, like Rain Drops.

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