WHAT IS THE SKIN BARRIER?
“Your skin barrier consists of a thin layer of keratinized skin cells, fatty acids (the skin’s sebum) and amino acids. It has a vital function: to keep out air pollution, lock in moisture and help eliminate bacteria.”
Dr. Timm Golueke
WHAT WEAKENS THE BARRIER?
- Air pollution
- UV Rays
- Excessive exfoliation
- Cold winds
- Dry air
- Warm water
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO STRENGTHEN YOU SKIN´S BARRIER
ANTI-OXIDANTS
… to help neutralise free radicals in the skin
HYALURONIC ACID
… to lock moisture in, and stimulate the skin’s own repairing process
A MILD CLEANSER
…that will not strip your skin
NIACINAMIDE
… to help the skin create the lipids that support the barrier’s functions
