Minerals and ionic charges
The numerous tests carried out with Advanced Water S-100® have surprised scientists, especially at universities specializing in material sciences (water, hydrogen): it has a very particular behavior and characteristics that make it unique. Based on the Lewis theory, it has a stability and a capacity to constantly connect to itself, which fascinates scientists.
Advanced Water S-100® with its essential minerals and negative ionic charges is one of the most effective and innovative ingredients to date.
Unique mechanisms of action
ACTIVE water that we can't even imagine ...
The unexpected power of Advanced Water S-100®.
Be inspired. Think about minerals and their negative ion charges.
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Principle of electric double layer
Basic principle: Advanced Water S-100® contains ionic molecular structures coupled with negative ions OH-. Once in contact with any kind of surface, skin, mucosa, material, particles,... water ions interact by reorganizing electric charges. The surface remains polarized and actively prevents from any future building up of foreign particles, (known as "Double electric layer" theory).
Smart cleansing and purifying power
Advanced Water S-100® and its negatively charged ions, penetrates, encapsulates all kind of particles, molecules, micro-organisms, (...), and removes them by repulsion force (due to same polarity) from all kind of even or uneven microscopic surfaces. Isolated particles and pollutants are easily removed by rinsing. In case of dermo-cosmetic applications, the same delicate cleansing / purifying mechanism does happen on the skin. Alkaline bodycare makes use of the excretory capacities of the skin and mucous' membranes.
Antibacterial power and virucidal activity
Advanced Water S-100® quickly polarizes pathogen bacteria. Bacteria outer membrane (Gram-) is lysed by ions force, leading to the destruction of the cell, eliminating any chance of re-contamination. Gram+ type bacteria are quickly dislodged by repulsion force.
It also has virucidal activity (tested in-vitro) on enveloped and non enveloped viruses (including H1N1, corona virus, Sars-Cov2, norovirus, adenovirus and rotavirus) according to EN 14476+A2:07-2019 and according to the protocols in Japan and those in connection with the American ASTM standards. Advanced Water S-100® is not a biocide or bactericide, which makes it unique in its characteristics..
Ionic interaction
With a surface tension lower than that of water, Advanced Water S-100® rapidly penetrates skin tissue, diffusing its unique molecular structures, notably in combination with silicon and phosphorus:
- antioxidant power similar to vitamins A, C and E (See ACE by S-100®).
- moisturizing / skin barrier regeneration via the expression of dedicated genes inducing ceramide production in the skin's keratinocytes.
- soothing and repairing power (helps healing)
(see scientific publications and efficacy tests available on the site).
The pH of Advanced Water S-100® is then neutralized on contact with the organic acids in the skin or mucous membranes to adapt to their natural pH. The surface of human skin contains several organic acids that play an important role in protecting against microorganisms and maintaining the skin's acidic pH (around 4.5 to 5.5). The main organic acids present on the skin are as follows:
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1. Lactic acid - produced by sweat and bacterial metabolism, it helps maintain the acidity of the skin and contributes to hydration.
2. Pyruvic acid - present in small quantities, it participates in the natural exfoliation of the skin.
3. Free fatty acids - derived from lipids secreted by the sebaceous glands, they have antimicrobial properties and form a protective barrier.
4. Uric acid - derived from sweat, it plays a role in antioxidant protection.
5. Citric acid - provides a keratolytic (exfoliating) effect and is involved in the biochemical cycle of the skin.
6. Acetic acid - present in small quantities, it can come from bacterial metabolism such as lactobacillus.
These acids contribute to the barrier effect of the skin by maintaining a balanced microbiota and preventing the proliferation of pathogenic bacteria.
The organic acids present on the mucous membrane (such as the oral, vaginal or intestinal mucosa) are similar to those of the skin, but there are differences due to the specific composition of the secretions and the more moist and permeable nature of these surfaces.
Here is a comparison:
Acids common to both the skin and mucous membranes:
Lactic acid / Free fatty acids / Uric acid
Acids specific to mucous membranes:
propionic acid and butyric acid / acetic acid / hyaluronic acid
Main differences:
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The skin is more exposed to the environment, so it produces more fatty acids and lactic acid for protection.
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The mucous membranes, which are more moist and internal, have a greater diversity of acids from the microbiota, particularly short-chain organic acids (such as butyric acid).
In short, there is a common base of organic acids, but the mucous membranes have additional acids adapted to their specific functions.