EXPLORING THE LINK BETWEEN
DIABETES AND DRY SKIN

You probably already know there is a strong link between
diabetes and chronic skin problems. But do you know why?

In order to create and maintain moist, resilient and healthy skin, our cells require an important essential fatty acid called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA is not available in our diet; instead, our body must make it via a complex metabolic process.  This process requires a special enzyme called delta-6-desaturase (D6D). D6D produces the necessary GLA from vegetable oils that we eat.

However, among people who suffer from diabetes and elevated blood sugar levels, this D6D enzyme can be impaired and unable to produce enough GLA. This situation can be compounded as we get older by the slowing down of enzyme activity that naturally occurs with aging.  The result can be a shortage of GLA in the system.  This can lead to the chronic, severely dry skin that affects so many people who suffer from both type I and type II diabetes.

This is why ShiKai Borage Dry Skin Therapy® was created, a totally new concept in skin care which works by supplying GLA directly to the skin cells.

SHIKAI BORAGE DRY SKIN THERAPY^® CAN HELP

Unlike traditional moisturizers which work only on the skin’s surface, ShiKai Borage Dry Skin Therapy^® works by delivering GLA directly to the cells in the form of borage oil. This valuable oil is the highest yield source (24%) of GLA. In clinical studies borage has been shown to have beneficial effects on serious skin disorders. * 

* British Journal of Dermatology 129:95,1993.

WHAT DIABETIC EDUCATORS SAY ABOUT BORAGE DRY SKIN THERAPY^®

" [my patients’] very dry skin has not responded to other lotions. We are pleased with the results of your product.”
S.C. (RN, CDE)

"I   use the body lotion as I have diabetes and dry skin myself.  I think it is an excellent product.”
L.L. (RN, BSN)

“We have been pleased with the overall improvement in our clients’ skin conditions. It is by far one of the better therapies we’ve seen for diabetic skin.”
G.P. (RN, MSN)

“This is the first lotion I have tried that works ...  I find it to be excellent.”
J.H.

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SHIKAI BORAGE DRY SKIN THERAPY® IS: COMPLETELY SAFE TO USE ALL OVER THE BODY, NON-PERSCRIPTIVE, CLINICALLY PROVEN, DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED AND FRAGRANCE FREE.