Lamelle Research Laboratories introduces Cathepzyme

Cathepzyme activity is limited to the Stratum Corneum and therefore there is no unnecessary interference with the lower layers of the skin. It can enhance epidermal replacement with virtually no skin barrier disruption, and it has Cathepsin-D like activity - a very natural way to affect epidermal replacement. Cathepzyme increases the rate of epidermal replacement; it enhances normal skin exfoliation; and it helps to maintain the skin barriers at the same time.

Other uses for Cathepzyme

It can assist in maintaining the skin barrier while reducing epidermal replacement time; it has shown to improve facial skin texture, and Keratosis Pilaris; it can be used as a pre-peel preparation as well as acne and pigmentation homecare maintenance; it also enhances product penetration.

The skin follows a normal process of shedding and restoring skin cells on a daily basis. In one's younger years this process is highly effective and results in skin looking and feeling smooth, moist and youthful. However, with age, this process tends to slow down by 30 - 40% due to the reduction in an essential skin enzyme called Cathepsin D. The result is dry, dull, flaking skin and fine lines.

Traditional facial scrubs and exfoliants which can contain anything from sea salt, rice and other plant extracts are a popular way of polishing the skin to reveal the new, fresher skin cells beneath. However the effect is only temporary and can actually aggravate the problem as opposed to solving it. Most exfoliators only have an impact the Stratum Corneum and are not specific enough to treat the underlying problem of aging. Abrasive exfoliators can alter the barrier function of the skin and this can cause photosensitivity.