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Scaling external influences Probiotic active ingredient Hydration more moisture less moisture loss TEWL Maintaining and strengthening the natural barrier function Callusing Stratum granulosum Stratum spinosum Stratum basale © videofe © vi deof e © vi deof e © vi deof e 16 A C T I V E I NG R E D I E N T S Active ingredients - their selection and importance medicine for a long time for its protective and regenerative effects. The probiotic active ingredient not only soothes the skin, but has both antimicrobial and free radical-inhibiting properties. The probiotic also helps the skin barrier with skin moisturization (hydration) and protects against moisture loss (TEWL). Placebo- controlled clinical studies 1 show that the probiotic active ingredient reduces TEWL to one-third while also restoring the skin barrier. Furthermore, in vivo studies showed a significant increase in hydration (skin moisture). The probiotic active ingredient in GEHWOL and GERLASAN balance products promotes the natural growth of healthy skin flora while restoring its balance. It regenerates and strengthens the natural skin barrier while protecting the skin. Source: 1 Rachida Nachat-Kappes, Aurélie Gardarin, Laurent Rios, Edwige Ranouille, Magali Favre-Mercuret, Véronique Jay-Debaut, Jean-Yves Berthon: "Fraction of the probiotic", Greentech S.A., France The sensitive formula to protect against symptoms and infections with micronised silver Highly purified microsilver with a depot effect helps to maintain a normal skin flora. Silver ions disrupt the cell metabolism of bacteria and fungi, preventing them from spreading or upsetting the skin‘s natural microclimate. Inspired by the soothing natural components of wild pistachio, the active ingredient relieves itchy and burning skin. It is a combination of organically cultivated ginger extract and bisabolol, and is the soothing component against redness. Used in the sensitive formula for GEHWOL med ® Sensitive, the active ingredient protects against symptoms and infections. Three-factor protection with the probiotic active ingredient 1. Protection of the natural skin barrier against external influences. 2. Reduction of transepidermal water loss (TEWL) - improving the skin‘s water retention. 3. Improving skin moisture levels. Unlike medicinal active ingredients, cosmetic active ingredients are only allowed to affect the skin. They are used for cleaning, care and protection of the skin, healthy or otherwise. It is often the overall formula that determines the effects and efficacy of a care product over any individual ingredient. The active ingredients used in Gerlach preparations are carefully selected and prepared. Innovative active ingredients are used time and again, such as the micronised silver in the GEHWOL med ® Sensitive‘s formula, or the probiotic active ingredient in the GEHWOL ® and GERLASAN ® balance Care series. In combination with other active ingredients, they represent the overall concept of innovative formulas. Skin barrier strengthener: Probiotic active ingredient This innovative active substance with probiotic effects is obtained from Lactobacillus pentosus, which is in the family of Gram-positive bacteria of the order Lactoba- cillales (lactic acid bacteria). Through fermentation, the bacteria produce lactic acid, which has been known in 1 2 3 Micronised silver accumulates on the skin‘s surface like a depot without penetrating into the skin. Redness is an inflam- matory skin reaction to bacteria or allergenic stimuli. Improved skin appea- rance after care with a cream containing micronised silver.