Think of your skin barrier as your skins first line of defence against external factors.
The skin barrier is what keeps environmental stressors (like UV rays, pollution, dirt and debris) from penetrating the skin, whilst keeping much needed moisture in. A range of lifestyle factors like dehydration, overexposure to the elements, genetics, and misuse of certain skincare ingredients can effect the health of your skin barrier.
Healthy skin barriers are able to defend the skin from free radical damage, whilst a compromised skin barrier can often result in existing concerns being amplified, like redness, irritation and breakouts.
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