What is the skin barrier?
Today, skin care routines and barrier protection methods are talked about everywhere, this topic is especially relevant in social networks. However, few people actually know what the skin barrier is and what its function is.
The skin barrier is the outer layer of the skin, which consists of dead cells, proteins, lipids and fats. Yes, the skin barrier is dead, but the rest of the skin is a living organism. The main purpose of the barrier is to protect the skin.
Damages the skin barrier:
- Adult acne;
- Atopic dermatitis;
- Ichthyosis;
- Rosacea;
- Psoriasis.
Sometimes it is damaged not by skin diseases, but by your unhealthy lifestyle, for example:
- You use harsh soap or chemicals;
- You rub your skin too much;
- You don't apply moisturizer.
When the skin barrier is damaged, the following symptoms appear:
- Acne;
- Dry, peeling skin;
- Inflammatory process;
- Infection;
- Irritated skin;
- Iching;
- You feel pain when using skin care products;
- Increased sensitivity.
Source:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/skin-barrier
