The Power of Antarcticine:
What is Antarcticine? This bacterial-derived glycoprotein is found isolated in the glaciers near King George Island and South Shetland Island in the Antarctic Sea. It is composed of 86% protein and 14% sugar and allows bacteria to survive under extremely cold temperatures which help to maintain the skin's integrity. Amazingly, Antarcticine can retain water and prevent its transformation into ice, even at temperatures as low as -20 C (-4 F). It has the ability to lock-in moisture while also providing age-defense properties to stimulate collagen and elastin levels. This powerful ingredient is found in Repair Mains hand cream, and effective anti-aging winter hand treatment.
Repair Mains also has a 15% protective and hydrating mixture of urea, petroleum, shea butter, and Vitamin A, to help keep skin moisturized and nourished deep-down. This synergy also reduces the appearance of redness and irritation. A nail-strengthening composition of castor oil and Pro-Vitamin B stimulates nail growth and hardens the area around the nail bed.
Hands are delicate; the skin is thinner here than on other parts of the body, making it all the more vulnerable to harsh conditions. Few oil glands exist on the backs of the hands (none on the palms!) which leads to the quick evaporation of any existing moisture. What's worse, cold leads to constriction of the blood vessels and, in turn, redness and chapping.
Weigh in: How have you been fighting dry hands this winter? Have you tried Repair Mains? Thoughts?
