Skin Moisture Absorption and Utilization

When the surrounding air humidity drops below 70%, skin moisture loss increases. The result can be dry skin, eyes and mouth (all signs that the body's hydration system is out of balance). Skin dehydration shrinks blood capillaries making the skin appear dull, thin and pale. 
 
Internal water is vitally important for the body to regulate, maintain and repair its various systems. Most water on earth is alkaline, and before the body sends water to the integument (skin), the body acidifies it because skin must maintain its acidity to protect against bacteria flora, which prefer alkaline environments.  

Unfortunately, skin can lose water by "sensible perspiration" through sweat, or "insensible perspiration" through transepidermal water loss or "TEWL". An external water source can be highly beneficial in restoring lost moisture to the skin. The shortest pathway from the skin's surface into the dermis is through the hair follicle and sweat glands (pores). To enter, moisture must (a) be applied as a fine mist and (b) have a slightly acidic pH balance to penetrate the stratum corneum's acid-mantle protection barrier.

Bio-Logic Aqua Research Addresses Dry Air and Dehydration: A Developing Global Crisis

GRANTS PASS, OR, September 04, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Worldwide, because of global warming, air pollution and population growth, the air we breathe is becoming dangerously and increasingly dry and unhealthy. Dry air and pollution can dehydrate (dry out) the eyes and lead to numerous diseases that are uncomfortable and could result in visual impairment or blindness. The skin is also extremely vulnerable to dry air.

Recent statistics confirm the dangers of dry air and pollution to the eyes and skin. The incidence of chronic dry eye, eye infections (conjunctivitis), glaucoma, dry skin, adult acne and skin cancers is a developing global health crisis. In the US, 100 cities are identified as "Dry Eye Hot Spots." Worldwide, someone goes blind every five seconds.

In reaction to this global crisis, more and more individuals are seeking ways to proactively protect themselves on their own, through such personal items as lip balm, sunscreen, bottled water, protective clothing and all-natural personal humidifying eye mist.

It is now becoming clear that the effects of dry air extend far beyond the eyes and skin. A recent report in a major U.S. news publication stated that, "influenza spreads better in dry air" and that, "it may be worthwhile to add humidity to the air."

Bio-Logic Aqua Research and Technology International of Grants Pass, Oregon, the only research company dedicated exclusively to water and health, has been monitoring this problem for many years and has developed an innovative solution with a breakthrough line of products that create a personal micro-environment of pure, moist, healthy "absolute humidity" around the eyes, facial skin and breathing passages.

The company's signature product, Nature's Tears EyeMist , is an all-natural, pH balanced, pure water dry eye moisturizing mist (patent pending) that is the only consumer product to provide an envelope of fresh, humid air with special properties for maximum penetration into a dehydrated tear film and facial skin. The company also has other personal, proactive environmental moisturizing products in development.

Nature's Tears EyeMist is available nationwide at CVS and other fine drug stores. To order online or learn more, go to http://www.naturestears.com. To order direct, phone 1-800-FOR-MIST. Or ask your ophthalmologist or optometrist.

Dry Eye Internet Symposium

Everybody experiences dry eye caused by dry air. For millions worldwide, dry eye is a chronic, potentially serious problem. The condition can be slowed but only if the patient understands the complex causes and resulting changes to their eyes' tear film. Because the NATURE'S TEARS® EyeMist® is unlike any other product for dry eye caused by dry air, education is important for maximum benefit

Bio-Logic Aqua TechnologiesTM presents this symposium, the result of a decade of water and hydrotherapy research, as part of its ongoing commitment to education and the health of the world.

For other questions about applying NATURE'S TEARS®, or about dry eye in general, we invite you to e-mail either the Founder, Sharon Kleyne, or our Medical Coordinator, Dr. Stephen Gugenheim. Contact them at: sharon@1dryair.com or drsteve@1dryair.com.

Visit the symposium here

The Mission of the Research Center and this Blog

Here is a blurb about the center's mission from the Bio-Logic Aqua website:

"It's never been done before!
Bio-Logic Aqua Technologies Biomedical Research is the only company, worldwide, to specialize in all-natural tissue culture grade water and hydrotherapy for pharmaceutical application. The company has conducted this groundbreaking research for well over a decade and is committed to a two-fold objective:

1. Understanding the medical benefits of the company's rare Bio-Logic Aqua® Absolute Premium Standard™ tissue-culture grade of water
2. Developing applications of the water for the benefit of human health in an increasingly dry and polluted environment".

This Blog started out as a center for eye health education and that continues to be its main purpose. The only change I have made is the name of the blog, from "Dry Eyes and You" to "Bio-Logic Aqua Technologies Biomedical Research". I am going to try to bring more research developments to the attention of our consumers so they can be better educated about our products. Hopefully you will find this information helpful in making healthy choices in your personal environment.

Thank you for your continued interest. :)