A new natural skincare treatment has been clinically proven by Swiss scientists to help reduce symptoms associated with very dry skin and eczema better than hydrocortisone creams.
Defensil combines two key natural ingredients a concentrated extract from
Cardiospermum seed and cold pressed Echium Oil, which have been shown in combination in trials to stabilise and regenerate the skin barrier and act effectively against itching caused by very dry skin and
eczema.
Two independent clinical trials have been carried out on Defensil in Switzerland against standard strength hydrocortisone creams. Defensil compared favourably against 0.1% hydrocortisone creams (which is the standard strength treatment offered to most eczema sufferers) at both reducing itchiness and redness. Efficacy trials found that Defensil decreased skin sensitivity by almost 50% and skin redness by 35% just 15 minutes after application.
The anti-itching effects of Defensil are due to the presence of natural steroids called phytosteroles in an isolated form of concentrated Cadriospermum seed extract called Beta-Sitosterol, which has been found in trials to help reduce the intense itching caused by eczema and very dry sensitive skin.
Cardiospermum is one of the commonest herbs used for skin problems from Ski Lanka. Its botanical term is Cardiospermum halicacabum, but is locally known as balloon vine. It is found aplenty in markets and growing in many a home garden. This small and delicate wiry climber’s main medicinal powers lie mostly in its leaves which have been used for hundreds of years in Sri Lanka as a poultice for skin diseases, namely eczema and dermatitis.
In addition Stearidonic acid, which is found in very high concentrations (12%) in Echium Oil, has been found in trials to efficiently inhibit the 5- Lipoxigenase enzyme which is the inflammatory mechanism which causes eczema flare ups.
A UK consumer trial overseen by a UK doctor on Defensil on 25 testers indicated that Defensil reduced itchiness, dryness and skin sensitivity caused by eczema better or as well as prescribed treatments, while being nicer to use and less worrying in terms of negative side effects attributed to regular use of steroid creams.
Defensil costs £14.99 for 75ml and is available from
www.skinshop.co.uk 
Acne
Acne