Hey beautiful people, today’s blog post I will be sharing
about the skin barrier, ways you are damaging your skin barrier and signs your
skin barrier is damaged. Starting my skincare journey helped me understand that
my skin barrier was just damaged and that is why I experienced never ending
breakouts and hyperpigmentation. Letting go of the harmful habits and
incorporating healthier habits has helped my skin heal faster.
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What is the skin barrier?
This is the top layer of the skin which is also known as
Moisture barrier which helps the body to hold onto moisture by preventing trans-epidermal
water loss.
WAYS YOU ARE DAMAGING YOUR SKIN BARRIER
-Over exfoliating your face especially with active
ingredients such as salicylic acid, lactic acid and glycolic acid
-Alcohol based products
-Not wearing sunscreen
-Not using a moisturizer
-Acne medications and prescription retinoid
-Using hot water to wash your face
-Physical exfoliation for example using scrubs
-Using harsh cleansers that leave with that “squeaky clean” feeling for example the African black soap
-Smoking
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SIGNS YOUR SKIN BARRIER IS DAMAGED
-Dry and dehydrated skin
-Itchy and irritated skin
-Acne and breakouts
-Hyperpigmentation
-Sensitive skin
-Redness
FAQ: CAN YOU REPAIR SKIN DAMAGED BARRIER? YES
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