The Science

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The root causes of eczema

Eczema is a common and often persistent skin condition that can be attributed to several interdependent underlying causes:

Disrupted skin acid mantle and elevated skin pH

The skin acid mantle, a delicate, slightly acidic film on the skin's surface, plays a crucial role in maintaining skin health. It is composed of various molecules, including hydroxy acids, fatty acids, and amino acids. When this mantle is disrupted, it results in elevated skin pH, a common symptom observed in eczema cases. This disruption not only weakens the skin barrier but also leads to an imbalance in skin pH, making the skin more susceptible to irritation and inflammation.

Compromised skin barrier

The skin barrier functions as a protective shield, protecting against external irritants, allergens, and harmful bacteria while preventing the loss of moisture. In cases of eczema, the skin barrier is weakened, making it difficult for the skin to retain moisture which leads to dryness, cracking, and the penetration of irritants and allergens. This, in turn causes inflammation, redness, itching, and the formation of blisters.

Imbalanced skin microbiome

The skin is home to a diverse community of microorganisms, including both beneficial and harmful bacteria, which play a crucial role in maintaining skin health. In eczema, the skin’s microbiome can become disrupted, often due to imbalances in skin pH. This disruption leads to an overgrowth of harmful bacteria, which triggers inflammation. As a result, common eczema symptoms such as redness, flare-ups, itchiness, and dry patches appear.

Over reactive immune response

When the integrity of the skin acid mantle and skin barrier are compromised, a cascade of inflammatory responses are triggered within the skin. This compromised state leads to the release of signaling molecules, known as cytokines, which activate the body's inflammatory response. As a result, the skin becomes more permeable or "leaky," which exacerbates its vulnerability. This allows allergens, irritants, and even pathogens to penetrate the skin more easily, intensifying the inflammatory process. This cycle of compromised barrier function and heightened inflammation is a key factor in the persistence and severity of eczema symptoms, leading to increased discomfort and the characteristic redness, itching, and blistering associated with the condition.

How does Soteri Skin address eczema?

Restores the Skin Acid Mantle

Soteri Skin’s pH/LOCK® complex mimics and restores the skin’s acid mantle—a protective layer crucial for pH balance. Rich in hydroxy acids, amino acids, and fatty acids, it helps rebalance elevated pH levels and supports long-term eczema relief.

Corrects and Controls Skin pH

The formula normalizes skin pH to an optimal 4.7 and maintains it for over 12 hours, promoting microbiome balance, reducing flare-ups, and activating enzymes essential for ceramide production and skin renewal.

Strengthens the Skin Barrier

By restoring the acid mantle and optimizing pH, the formula creates ideal conditions for skin repair. It includes a ceramide complex and niacinamide to rebuild and reinforce the skin barrier, improving defense against irritants and inflammation.

Locks in Moisture

Soteri Skin enhances moisture retention by restoring the skin barrier and using active ingredients that attract and bind water, providing long-lasting hydration and preventing dryness.

Balances Skin Microbiome

By keeping pH in the ideal range, pH/LOCK® fosters a healthy microbiome that helps reduce inflammation, break the eczema cycle, and alleviate symptoms over time.

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The root causes of eczema

How does Soteri Skin address eczema?

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