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    Glossary Skin Permeation

    process where substances pass through skin into bloodstream

    Skin permeation, also known as transdermal absorption or percutaneous absorption, refers to the process by which substances pass through the skin and enter the bloodstream. This process involves the movement of molecules through the outermost layer of the skin (the stratum corneum), into the deeper layers, and eventually into the circulatory system. It is a critical concept in dermatology and pharmacology, particularly for the development of topical medications and transdermal drug delivery systems.

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    1. GHK-Cu Copper peptide used in skin and hair cosmetics
    2. Vitamin D Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement
    3. Peppermint herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
    4. Hydrocortisone Mild corticosteroid used on the skin and scalp
    5. Dexpanthenol Provitamin B5, a moisturiser in hair and skin products