Daily Oil Gel

Try our new patent-pending oil gel! Packed with the skin's vital lipids, it transforms from solid to liquid and absorbs quickly.

Your skin is like an expertly-built brick wall. The skin cells are like the bricks, and intercellular lipids are like the mortar helping to hold everything together and lock in moisture. Instead of using traditional waxes or butters, our Oil Gels uses these lipids, such as ceramides, cholesterol, and free fatty acids, to make an reliable cornerstone in your skincare routine.

Ingredients:

Full List of Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ceramide NG, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Oleic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Ceramide AP, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol

Usage Information:

Directions: Apply a small amount to the skin and spread evenly as desired. Store product in a cool, dry, dark place.

Caution: For external use only. Do not ingest. Use only as directed. Do not add water or any other substances directly to the container. Do not use on damaged or inflamed skin. Avoid direct contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. Keep out of reach of children. 

Shelf Life: 12 months

More About Your Skin:

The outermost layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, is almost universally described using a "brick and mortar" model. In this analogy, the skin cells (corneocytes) act as the solid, tough bricks that provide structural integrity, while the intercellular lipid matrix acts as the glue or mortar that holds them tightly together. Without this matrix, the bricks would loosen, allowing water to escape through transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and giving irritating external pathogens or allergens free entry into the deeper layers of the tissue.

The intercellular matrix is not a generic coating; it is a highly specialized, structured lipid mixture made up primarily of ceramides, cholesterol, and free fatty acids. Each lipid fulfills a distinct physical role:

• Ceramides (~50% by weight): Acting as the primary backbone of the matrix, ceramides are long-chain sphingolipids that feature a hydrophilic head group attached to two hydrophobic hydrocarbon tails. Their unique molecular architecture allows them to form structured, ordered sheets that trap water molecules and physically seal off intercellular gaps.
• Cholesterol (~25% by weight): As a rigid sterol, cholesterol intercalates between the long lipid tails of ceramides, preventing them from packing so tightly that they crystallize into a rigid, fragile layer. It preserves necessary membrane fluidity so the skin can flex without cracking.
• Free Fatty Acids (~15% by weight): Predominantly long-chain saturated species like stearic and palmitic acid, free fatty acids contribute to the compact lipid alignment while maintaining the slightly acidic environment (the acid mantle) required for enzyme regulation, lipid processing, and natural exfoliation.