Can nutrients penetrate through the outer layer of the skin?
Yes, nutrients can penetrate the skin when they are solubilized. The “hydrosoluble” form of reduced Coenzyme Q10, formulated in a proprietary lipid base, facilitates easy absorption of CoQ10 and the other vitamins and cofactors. DermaPlenish® is the only topical product formulated with this highly bioavailable form of CoQ10. Can nutritional supplements help speed skin repair and wound healing? Yes, there are many nutrients that can facilitate burn and wound healing and promote skin repair. Vitamin C (plus Citrus Bioflavonoids) and Zinc play a very important role in skin repair and wound healing. Some researchers have shown that a combination of Vitamin B-5 (Pantothenic Acid) with Vitamin C helps bring more minerals such as copper, magnesium and manganese to wound areas, thus enhancing the healing process. Supplements that contain oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs), which are substances found in grape seed and pine bark, may also be helpful in the treatment of injuries, as their use ha
