Key to the effectiveness of Der Life is the combination of its many ingredients. Der Life contains a number of highly effective moisture absorbing compounds. In particular hyaluronic acid acting with the naturally occurring fatty acid, phytosphingosine, creates a protective barrier that actively prevents the exit of moisture from the skin & the incoming of harmful agents. Der Life contains a number of anti-bacterial products & also biotin, which is important in supporting healthy skin cell growth. Der Life was specially developed for skin problems such as dry, peeling or flaky skin (skin dehydration), wrinkly moist skin (maceration), reddening, thinning & weeping skin (desquamation). These skin disorders can particularly affect patients having treatment with chemotherapy & after surgery. Der Life is also used to normalise the skin before & after radiation therapy, where its action to compact the skin cell layer is particularly useful. Der Life Milk is a useful supplement to Der Life Cream & is designed to treat larger areas of the body.