```𓄲﹑📓﹐how to fix your skin barrierㆍ✶ㆍ﹗
WHAT’S A SKIN BARRIER?
A skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin, which defends your skin from harmful environmental toxins and pathogens. It also prevents the water in your body from evaporating and leaving you dehydrated. It consists of tough skin cells called corneocytes that are bound together by mortar-like lipids. Inside the skin cells, you’ll find keratin and natural moisturizers. The lipid layer contains cholesterol, fatty acids and ceramides.
WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF A DAMAGED SKIN BARRIER?
Inflammation.
Dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
Rough and uneven texture.
Tightness and flaking/peeling.
Dull and dehydrated skin.
Breakouts and rashes.
HOW TO ACTUALLY FIX MY SKIN BARRIER?
Simplify your skincare routine and cut down on exfoliating acids and actives. Over exfoliating can cause breakouts, inflammation and loss of hydration. Instead, look for moisturizers that have skin barrier ingredients like the ones listed below in this post.
Just like over exfoliating, over cleansing can also ravage your skin barrier. To prevent this, start using gentle cleansers (unless you have a very oily skin) which is free from AHAs and BHAs. Remember to cleanse your face with lukewarm water and don’t apply harsh active ingredients that will dry the skin out.
REMEMBER TO APPLY SUNSCREEN !!!
DO NOT scrub or pick at dry, irritated skin. I know it can be tempting to pick at your acne and pop pimples but squeezing can push bacteria back and deeper into the skin, which in the long run will cause more swelling and redness.
Eat food rich in water like cucumbers or watermelon and drink enough water every day (around 2L) since a damaged skin barrier is mostly caused by dehydrated skin.
SKIN BARRIER REPAIRING INGREDIENTS:
Niacimide: Hydrates and works as an antioxidant. Stimulates ceramide production.
CBD: Powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient.
Green Tea: Aids in anti-aging, soothes the skin and has antioxidant properties.
Panthanol: Soothes irritation, reduces redness and improves overall skin tone.
Glycerin: Aids in hydration, soothes the skin and accelerates healing wounds.
Ceramides: Decreases trans epidermal water loss and aids in anti-aging.
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