Does Molecule Size Really Matter When It Comes To Skincare?

Does Molecule Size Really Matter When It Comes To Skincare? BAO’s Guide to Treat Your Skin with the Right Molecule Size

Is Your Skincare Product Up with the Right Size Molecule? BAO’s Detailed Guide Will Help You Determine All

When we talk about the world of skincare. The products that exist usually have two sizes of molecules, the small molecules, and the large ones. Though the products are designed to cleanse, protect and change the looks of the external parts of the body. Bigger molecules aren’t always the best choice when it comes to skincare products.

Small Molecule Vs Large Molecule

Though it’s an endless war between the two sizes of molecules but both of them are significant to the skin in their ways. Small molecules have deeper penetration in the skin while resulting in a smooth glow.

While on the other hand large molecules though don’t penetrate through the skin but are efficient in protecting the top layers of the skin also known as the epidermis.

Small molecules are also effective when it comes to reducing wrinkles and fine lines. The molecule penetration enables the skin to stay hydrated while helping your injured skin get a speedy recovery.

The large molecules protect the skin from harmful UV and external rays and toxins. These molecules also hold the responsibility to have L-ascorbic acid, an anti-aging agent which helps boost collagen, fight free radicals, and even tones the skin.

What Size Molecule can penetrate the Skin?

Understanding molecule size is an important factor when it comes to skincare. As you know bigger isn’t better in skincare products but what is the ideal size of a molecule that can penetrate through the skin?

Well, scientists and skin specialists have worked for over 20 years to define a threshold for the molecules. And the answer is the 500 Dalton Rule. What’s Dalton? Dalton is the measure of the mass of a molecule but it’s on a very small scale.

After years of experiments, it was concluded that molecules that are over 500 Daltons cannot penetrate through the surface of the skin. So any anti-aging peptide that is larger than 500 Dalton will have a hard time penetrating through the skin while most anti-aging peptides only make it through the barrier layer of the skin.

Which Large-Molecule Ingredients in Skincare Products are Just Mediators with no Effect on the Skin?

When we talk about large molecule ingredients with no effect on the skin, there is a list of ingredients that are there. Some of the ingredients are listed below along with their properties.

Emulsifier

Emulsifier not only is unreactive to the skin but its main goal is to keep the unlike ingredients like water and oil together in a formula.

Thickener

Though there are different types of thickeners the main objective of the component is to give the product an appealing consistency while making sure that it stays on your skin for a longer period

Emollient

Emollient is a component that is widely used in lotions, lipsticks, and cosmetics. The component is highly unreactive to the skin and softens the skin through water loss prevention.

pH stabilizers

These stabilizers help reduce the pH level for the skin to react to its natural acid mantle. The component helps in the reduction of irritation while also preventing the natural barrier from disrupting.

Preservatives

This large molecule component is a must-have when it comes to skincare. Preservatives as the name go preserve the product by extending their self-life and preventing the growth of any unnecessary microorganisms including fungi and bacteria.

Heavyweight Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid delivers promising hydration to the skin while making the skin look fluffier by giving it a plumping effect. With its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, it can also help your wounds to heal faster.

Collagen

The component helps in improving the elasticity of the skin while reducing the appearance of visible wrinkles and also increases the blood flow to the skin.

Growth Factors

This component acts as a healing agent. It helps the skin get a firmer texture while boosting collagen synthesis and it also rejuvenates and repairs skin

Why do We Need Ingredients with Small Molecules for Effective Skincare?

Various small molecules ingredients have various effects on the skin and we at the BAO Laboratory understand the importance of each ingredient so here we have listed the importance of each ingredient respectively

Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps prevent damage done by UV rays while helps slow early skin aging and helps with acne and dark spots as well

Bakuchiol

Bakuchiol helps with the pigmentation of the skin while making sure that the skin’s elasticity and firmness are up to the mark.

Squalene

Squalane holds anti-inflammatory properties and greatly helps the skin reduce swelling and redness. The ingredient won’t clog your pores, dead skin cells, and natural skin oil

Rosehip Oil

The main goal of the rosehip seed oil is to hydrate and protect the skin, and reduce wrinkles while helping to deal with free radical damage.

Astaxanthin

The ingredient helps reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and even fine lines but what’s exceptional about this ingredient is the fact that it repairs damaged DNA due to UV rays.

Jojoba Oils

The main objective of this oil is to attract water to the top layer of the skin and keep it hydrated.

Lightweight Hyaluronic Acid

The smaller version of hyaluronic acid is to enhance moisture content that is in the skin while revitalizing the outer surface layers of the skin

Small Molecule Fermentation Filtrate

The component is used to keep the skin’s pH balanced and healthy while supporting the skin’s protective barrier while eliminating dryness and irritation

Why do we still need Large-Molecule Ingredients?

There is always a need for large molecule ingredients for instance hyaluronic acid that has large molecules can benefit the skin even by staying at the top surface of the epidermis. The acid can sit on the skin and can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water.

Thus helping with the reduction of water loss. Though the acid can backfire as well, despite being highly unreactive on the skin. At times of low humidity ad dry climates, there’s little to no water on the skin which can be problematic. As the acid needs water and when it doesn’t find any, it sucks the water from underneath the skin, resulting in dehydration.

Apart from this large molecules of ingredients can contain active ingredients like retinol and L-ascorbic acid which can act like anti-aging components for your skin. Large molecule ingredients also help in rejuvenating the skin and provide it with a healthy glow, when they are perfectly balanced with pH.

BAO’s Products Contain Small Molecule Components

Our scientist at the BAO Laboratory understands the significance of each of the following small molecule components that are listed above. And for your convenience, we have listed the small molecule ingredients that are there in our products along with the benefits of using our products. Just so you can choose the right ingredients for your skincare.

Vitamin C

The formula that contains Vitamin C is Endymions Luminous C and Persephone Eye Serum Oil. Both the serums are effective in their way. The Endymion Luminous C is best to boost your natural skin barrier while Persephone Eye Serum Oil is best for diminishing the skin creasing while deeply hydrating the under the eye area.

Bakuchiol

Our Demeter Regenerating Halo Serum contains bakuchiol which helps the skin maintain a balanced complexion while nourishing the skin with the right potent ingredients. The serum also enables the skin to have a healthy glow while reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines as well.

Squalene

Squalene is one of the ingredients that is found in many of our products. The products that have squalene include Lotus Squalane Healing Facial Oil, Midnight Mirage Antioxidant Facial Oil,

Persephone Eye Serum Oil and Demeter Regenerating Halo Serum. The main goal of this component is to tighten the skin while maintaining its texture and giving it a softening effect. The ingredient also helps in reducing recolorization.

Rosehip Oil

One of our facial oil that contains rosehip oil is Midnight Mirage Antioxidant Facial Oil. The product is a must-have and was ranked by Forbes in 2021. The ingredient helps in the reduction of pores while helping the skin to fight environmental damage as well. The oil helps improve skin elasticity and also helps in rebuilding the skin’s moisture barrier.

Astaxanthin

Midnight Mirage Antioxidant Facial Oil contains astaxanthin which ensures that your skin gets a smooth texture along with a healthy glow. The oil is ideal for all skin types and ensures improved elasticity to the skin.

Jojoba Oils

Lotus Squalane Healing Facial Oil ensures that your skin stays hydrated while keeping it safe from redness. The formula is ideal for all skin types, especially sensitive skin as it retains moisture while nourishing the skin.

Lightweight Hyaluronic Acid

This formula has all the lightweight hyaluronic acid your skin needs. It offers full moisture while keeping the skin hydrated and ultimately giving it a firmer look. The formula has no added chemicals and will keep your skin safe from harsh environments

Small Molecule Fermentation Filtrate

This formula will help regenerate, and renew your skin while making sure that it’s wrinkle-free the small molecule fermentation filtrate reduces tiredness while keeping your skin soft, supple, and healthy

Final Words

So molecule size does matter and every size has its own significance. While small molecules are more helpful to the skin compared to large ones. The BAO Laboratory understands this importance and has formulas that will help maintain your skin while nourishing it with the right non-toxic chemical ingredients.