The skin barrier is the outermost part of your skin and it acts as your armor against pollutants in the air while working hard to retain the skin’s moisture 💦
Humidifiers are one of the ultimate beauty insider tips as they prevent low humidity and low temperatures from affecting the barrier. A compromised barrier can lead to sensitivity, redness, and even breakouts. In fact, when we experience common skin problems, many of us don't realize that the skin barrier can be the main culprit.
A healthy skin barrier:
✅ works effectively at retaining moisture
✅ helps to protect skin from irritants
✅ allows skin to feel smooth, hydrated, and helps prevents fine lines and wrinkles
A weak skin barrier:
👎 is more susceptible to irritants, such as UV rays (even during the winter!) and bacteria
👎 allows for loss of water and nutrients
👎 causes your skin to feel tight, irritated, and flaky no matter how much moisturizer you put on
It can take up two weeks or even up to a month to get your barrier functioning correctly with the right skin and wellness routine. Once it's back in full force and ready to put up a fight against pollutants, you should notice a decrease in redness, sensitivity, and dehydration 🙌
Have you had experience with a damaged skin barrier? What did you do to make it healthier?