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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

The moisture barrier is the outermost layer of the skin that helps retain water and protects it from external aggressors, like bacteria and environmental debris. When the moisture barrier becomes damaged (such as from over-exfoliation, retinol, and the use of harsh products), small, invisible cracks appear.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

Understanding Your Skin’s Personal Bodyguard: The Moisture Barrier In case you don’t know about the skin’s barrier, here is what you first need to know. The moisture barrier is the outermost layer of the skin that helps retain water and protects it from external aggressors, like bacteria and environmental debris.

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Renée Doesn’t Like Cleansing Balms—So She Made Something Better

Renee Rouleau

They feel rich and moisturizing, and they do a great job of removing makeup. The Problem With Traditional Cleansing Balms Many people like using cleansing balms because it makes their skin feel moisturized. But have you ever stopped to think about why your skin feels so moisturized after? But, this can come at a cost.

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Retinol vs. Tretinoin: Which One is Right for Your Skin?

Kim Gallo Esthetics

As an experienced esthetician and skincare expert, I know how important it is to choose the right products for your skin. It is also an effective acne treatment, as it helps reduce sebum production and clears out clogged pores. It is also the preferred choice for treating acne due to its fast-acting effects. Ready to get started?

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Treatment Masks - The Treat That's Not Just For Professional Treatments

The Organic Esthetician

Used after exfoliation and extractions during a facial, masks soothe calm and moisturize, supporting the lipid barrier. The cold temperature constricts blood vessels, decreasing redness while firming the skin, in addition to stimulating the arrector pili muscle in the hair follicle, expelling barrier protecting sebum.

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Which Oil Or Serum Is Best For Your Skin?

Eminence Organics

Written By (old): Alisha Whitley If cleansers, toners and moisturizers are the basics of skin care, then serums, oils and concentrates are the high-level superstars. Oils Oils are chock full of essential fatty acids and lipids that restore the skin’s moisture barrier. Dry Skin Dry skin produces less sebum than normal skin.

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Skincare for Frequent Flyers

American Esthetician Organization

More Like This The Influence of Tech Industry on Skincare Trends The Role of Sustainability in Skincare and Beauty How Remote Work Affects Your Skincare Routine The Relationship Between Skincare and Mental Health What Is An Esthetician And What Does An Esthetician Do Another concern during flights is exposure to harmful UV rays.