The Science

Prepare yourself for the breakthrough in eczema relief. Soteri Skin is the solution you've been searching for—the only non-steroidal eczema treatment, clinically tested to provide long-lasting relief from painful flare-ups, uncontrollable itching, and irritating dry patches, all through the power of pH correction and control. Our patented pH/LOCK® technology works to restore your skin's pH to the optimal 4.7 level and keeps it balanced and controlled at the correct level for a full 12 hours. There is no other topical treatment that can do this. Soteri Skin offers unmatched relief, bringing you the comfort and confidence you deserve

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 is specifically formulated to mimic and restore a compromised skin acid mantle – a delicate, protective acidic layer that sits on top of the skin barrier. The acid mantle plays a crucial role in regulating skin pH, and when it's disrupted, your skin's pH becomes imbalanced and elevated. Rich in essential components like hydroxy acids, amino acids, and fatty acids, which are key building blocks of the acid mantle, the pH/LOCK™ complex helps restore its function. By replenishing the acid mantle, Soteri Skin's innovative technology supports your skin's natural ability to regulate and balance pH, which is essential for eczema relief

Corrects and Controls Skin pH

Soter Skin's pH/LOCK™ complex normalizes the skin's pH to an optimal level of 4.7 and maintains this balance for over 12 hours per application. This optimal pH is key to balancing the skin microbiome, critical for breaking the eczema cycle and for activating enzymes that are essential for skin barrier health such as ceramide production and skin cellular renewal.

Strengthens the Skin Barrier

By restoring the skin acid mantle and correcting surface skin pH levels, Soteri Skin's pH/LOCK™ complex creates an ideal environment for skin barrier renewal. The formula includes a ceramide complex that replenishes skin ceramides, which are the main components of the skin barrier and are often depleted in eczema. Niacinamide further stimulates the renewal process, promoting a stronger defense against external elements. As the health of the skin barrier is restored, it becomes more effective at preventing irritants, allergens, and harmful microbes from penetrating and causing inflammation.

Locks in Moisture

Soteri Skin formulas are designed to retain maximum moisture, a vital aspect of managing eczema. As the acid mantle and skin barrier strengthen, the skin becomes more effective at locking in moisture and preventing dryness. Additionally, the active ingredients in the pH/LOCK™ complex attract and bind water molecules, enhancing moisture retention in the skin for prolonged hydration.

Balances Skin Microbiome

By correcting and controlling skin pH, Soteri Skin's pH/LOCK® complex creates the ideal environment for beneficial bacteria to thrive on the skin's surface, helping to balance the skin microbiome—a diverse community of microorganisms, both beneficial and harmful. When the skin microbiome is balanced and healthy, it disrupts the eczema cycle, reducing inflammation and alleviating symptoms.

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The root causes of eczema

How does Soteri Skin address eczema?

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