Skin Barrier
The skin barrier is your skin's outermost protective layer, locking in moisture and keeping irritants out; over-cleansing can weaken it and leave it sensitive.
Your skin barrier is the quiet hero of your whole complexion. It is the outermost layer that holds precious moisture inside and keeps pollution, bacteria and irritation out. When it is happy, your skin feels soft, calm and comfortable. When it is damaged, you might notice tightness, redness, flaky patches or a stinging feeling when products go on.
The most common way we hurt it is by overdoing things, so try to:
- Avoid over-cleansing or scrubbing too harshly
- Go easy on strong actives all at once
Protecting your barrier is honestly the secret behind that healthy, resilient glow, and it starts with a simple, consistent routine. If you want a gentle place to begin, our skincare basics for beginners has you covered.
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