I first heard of this Physiogel last May when we toured the GSK plant in Cainta. Didn’t give it much thought about the product, in fact it has been sitting on our counter sink until, well, until I have learned (through my sister) the benefits of using Physiogel.

Last Thursday was Physiogel brand campaign launch at White Space, Makati, had to ask my sister to attend in behalf of me since my 2nd boy and my youngest both have fever. Good thing she was willing to do so. When she got home, she was excited telling me about the benefits of using Physiogel and all that there is in the brand. Good thing she took a lot of photos of teh presentation during the event so I can share it to you what she learned: (OK let’s all learn together, shall we?)

Dr Bernadette B. Arcilla, Dermatology Medical Affairs Director of Stiefel (a GSK Company) gave a short presentation about skin, skin care and of course Physiogel products. 

Skin Care is NOT pampering. It is a basic part of Self care basic hygiene and maintaining the skin barrier. 

The SKIN is the largest organ in the body. It acts as barrier, protecting the body from harsh external conditions. 

• The EPIDERMIS is the outer layer of the skin, average in thickness about the width of a sharp pencil (<1 mm). Role is to trap the moisture and prevent dry skin. 

Internal Causes of DRY SKIN are :

• genetics 
• Aging
• Hormonal Changes
• Systemic Diseases

External Causes of Dry Skin are:

• Chemical Solvents (soaps and detergents, alcohol preparation)
• Environmental (air conditioning, low humidity/dry weather, wind and sun exposure)
• Lifestyle (smoking, alcohol, stress)
• Others (Physical trauma, Drug Side Effects)

What Happens with a defective skin barrier? 

• may cause itch
• Increased allergen exposure
• Increased penetration of irritants
• Persistent dry skin cycle
• Increase water loss

Management of BARRIER DEFECT is to apply a cream or lotion similar to skin lipids.
Benefits of moisturizers: Repair of the skin barrier

• Restore skin lipids
• Regulate water and Ph Balance
• Reduce itch and redness
• repel allergens and irritants

Dry Skin Management:

1. Identify and address any contributing factors
2. Gentle Cleansing Routine Proper Use of Moisturizers
   • reduce bathing time
   • use lukewarm water
   • use a soap free cleanser
3. Proper Use of Moisturizer

Conventional Moisturizers may only temporarily replace skin moisture without repairing the lipid layers of damaged skin.
Soap Free Cleanser: No colorants, mild surfactant, non greasy, non comedogenic, pH similar to skin.
CONCLUDING REMARKS: When we repair and restore the skin lipid barrier with Physiogel: 

• reduce dryness and itch on skin
• has long lasting hydration effect

That’s what the presentation is all about (transcribe it from the photos sissy took)

Physiogel has product line that includes:

Physiogel Cleanser

• mild, hypoallergenic wash
• can be used daily with or without water
• excellent for removing make up
• gentleness next to water

Physiogel Cream

• has DMS technology that mimics the skin’s outer layer
• it doesn’t just moisturize the skin but also repairs skin barrier
• ideal for the face: non-comedogenic

Physiogel Lotion

• has DMS technology that mimics the skin’s outer layer
• it doesn’t just moisturize the skin but also repairs skin barrier
• for larger body surface areas but can also be used for the face
• light-weight feel

Physiogel AI Cream

• moisturize for those with dryness, itchiness and redness of the skin

Physiogel AI Sun Cream

• moisturize plus sun protection
• UVA/UVB protection (PA+++/ SPF 25)