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Hey beautiful people, last time I shared with you 9 WAYS YOUARE DAMAGING YOUR SKIN BARRIER AND 5 SIGNS YOUR SKIN BARRIER IS DAMAGED. So
today, I will share with you ingredients that will help you repair your skin
barrier.
Ingredients that contain humectants, niacinamide, ceramides
and fatty acids will help you build your skin barrier health. If you are trying
to get rid of your acne, hyperpigmentation or any skin related condition, you
need to repair your skin barrier FIRST.
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TIP: Give your skin time as it naturally repairs itself and keep
your skincare routine as SIMPLE as you can.
Here are 8 ingredients that help your skin barrier:-
1. Hyaluronic acid
This is a humectant that is found naturally in our skin and
loses its strength as we age.
It draws moisture from its surrounding and has the ability
to hold up to 1000 times its weight in water.
Read about the 11 BENEFITS OF HYALURONIC ACID FOR ALL SKINTYPES
2. Aloe Vera
Has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which is
beneficial for treating acne, dry skin and sun burns.
3. Manuka honey
Has anti-inflammatory properties and an abundance of
antioxidants which help with conditions such as dermatitis, acne and eczema
which are caused by a damaged skin barrier.
4. Squalene
This lipid is naturally found in our skin’s sebum and helps
protect our skin barrier. It acts as an emollient which helps the skin retain
its moisture.
5. Glycerin
Just like hyaluronic acid, glycerin draws moisture from its
surrounding. Both hyaluronic acid and glycerin work well when applied first
then followed by an occlusive cream or oil.
6. Ceramides and Phytoceramides
These are fatty molecules that make up the natural skin
barrier and help to retain moisture. Ceramides are one of the building blocks
of our skin cells, they are the “glue” that keep the skin cells together.
7. Niacinamide
Also known as Vitamin B3, a water soluble vitamin.
This ingredient boosts ceramide production thus improving lipid
barrier function.
It has anti-inflammatory, anti-acne and anti-aging
properties.
8. Allantoin
This is an extract from the comfrey plant. It works by
removing barriers like dead skin which in turn increases skin hydration as the
skin is able to absorb moisture normally.
It has anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant properties which
makes it suitable for soothing the skin.
All these ingredients will ONLY work if you wear SUNSCREEN. And
here are 11 SUNSCREENS THAT WON’T LEAVE A WHITE CAST ON DARK SKINNED PEOPLE.
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