DMS creams – skin-identical care for sensitive skin

What kind of care does sensitive and irritated skin need?

Sensitive, dry, or oily skin with redness, blemishes, or skin conditions places special demands on skincare. It is crucial to supply the skin with skin-like ingredients that naturally form the skin barrier. These biomimetic substances are particularly easy to integrate, strengthen the protective outer layer, minimize transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and ensure a resilient, balanced complexion.

Strengthen the skin barrier with DMS creams and phosphatidylcholine

The concept of dermatological corneotherapy focuses on restoring and strengthening the skin barrier. This barrier forms the skin's natural protective shield against environmental influences.

Its structure can be compared to a brick wall: corneocytes form the bricks, while skin lipids such as ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids act as "mortar," making up around 50% of the barrier. Only an intact barrier reliably protects against moisture loss, allergens, bacteria, and irritants.

Phosphatidylcholine as a precursor of ceramides – key building blocks of the skin

Ceramides (from the Latin * cera* = wax) are a group of skin-derived lipids that, together with cholesterol and fatty acids, form the majority of the skin barrier. They act like a cementing substance , holding the corneocytes of the outermost layer of skin together. Without sufficient ceramides, the skin becomes dry, permeable, and prone to redness, irritation, and infection.

Approximately 60% of the skin barrier consists of different types of ceramides. These are produced in the body by phosphatidylcholine (PC) , a natural membrane lipid. PC is the crucial precursor to all ceramides and ensures that the skin produces its own individually tailored ceramide mix. This keeps the skin supple, resilient, and optimally protected.

Phosphatidylcholine in DMS creams – the basis for a healthy skin barrier

Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine is used in myrto DMS creams. This stabilized form of phosphatidylcholine enables the skin to produce the necessary ceramide balance itself.

• Strengthening the skin barrier
• Minimized transepidermal water loss (TEWL)
• Supporting collagen formation
• Protection against harmful microorganisms
• Deep-penetrating transport of other active ingredients for long-lasting effect

What are DMS creams and how do they work?

DMS stands for Derma Membrane Structure . DMS creams mimic the skin's natural barrier: They consist of lamellar lipid layers with water-containing substances embedded between them. Phosphatidylcholine binds oil- and water-soluble components as a skin-identical "emulsifier." The difference from classic oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsions is evident in the INCI name Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine .

Skin-identical ingredients in DMS creams containing phosphatidylcholine

• Phosphatidylcholine – basic lipid, precursor of all ceramides
• Ceramides are formed in natural balance by phosphatidylcholine.
• Linoleic acid – found, among other places, in grapeseed or argan oil
• Linolenic acid – e.g. in pomegranate seed, evening primrose or hemp oil
• Squalane – a skin-like lipid building block (e.g., from amaranth seed oil)
• Beta-glucan – binds moisture, soothes and has an anti-inflammatory effect

Benefits of skin-identical DMS creams for sensitive skin

1. Optimized skin compatibility – also suitable for highly sensitive skin, rosacea, neurodermatitis, acne or psoriasis.
2. Strengthening of the skin barrier – regenerates porous structures, protects against moisture loss.
3. Deep penetration – liposomal encapsulation transports active ingredients into deeper layers of the skin and prolongs the duration of action.
4. Improved immune protection – allergens, bacteria and irritants are effectively warded off.
5. Minimalist formulations – without alcohol, fragrances, common emulsifiers or preservatives.