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Protective Skin Barrier

The skin barrier is another name for the outermost layer of our skin, also known as the stratum corneum or lipid barrier. The function of this barrier is to protect and defend the skin from pollutants, ultraviolet radiation, infections and irritants. Another important task is to provide hydration. 

When the skin's barrier function is damaged or compromised in any way, it can manifest as rashes, hypersensitivity and other skin conditions. Preventing damage, taking care of and maintaining a healthy barrier function is important for overall skin health. Prevention is always better than subsequent treatment.

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MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Cream 5x - 50 ml

MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Probio Ampoule Cream 5x is a highly concentrated rejuvenating night cream with a brightening effect. A complex of 10 probiotics regenerates and revitalizes the skin while you sleep and provides a youthful, radiant complexion and a healthy glow in the morning....

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MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule 5x - 50 ml

The 5th generation MISSHA Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule Serum rejuvenates the skin while you sleep and fights 10 signs of skin aging. Extreme Biome™ Patented Active Ingredient consists of 10 fermented active ingredients and the valuable Bifida Ferment Lysate supplement.

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It's Skin Power 10 Formula VB Effector "Cera Guard" - 30 ml

product expiration date 06.02.2025 Facial serum designed specifically for thin and dry skin. Contains Ceramide NP, which protects the skin from moisture loss, and Pea Extract, rich in proteins and minerals. The facial serum locks in moisture and helps create a strong protective barrier....

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Mary&May Vitamin B5+ Bifida...
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Mary&May Vitamin B5+ Bifida Toner - 120 ml

Bifidobacterium and Vitamin B5 Toner is a powerful product for the rapid recovery of damaged and irritated skin. The toner helps to restore the optimal microflora, due to which the skin becomes less sensitive, it does not react so actively to the effects of external irritants. The problems of...

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Mary&May Vitamine C+ Bifida...
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Mary&May Vitamine C+ Bifida Lotion - 120 ml

The lotion aims to moisturize and soften the skin, as well as to restore and strengthen the protective barrier. Features: - moisturizes and nourishes, - Reduces the intensity of inflammation, - Improves the relief and complexion, - Has anti-inflammatory and regenerating effect.

Price €22.90
Pyunkang Yul ATO Panthenol...
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Pyunkang Yul ATO Panthenol Ceramide Balm Cream - 30 ml

BEST BEFORE 07.2024 A highly nourishing cream-balm containing 10,000 ppm panthenol and 1,000 ppm ceramides strengthens the skin's moisture barrier while deeply moisturizing it. The formula is enriched with 56.5% honeysuckle flower extract, which has a soothing effect.

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TIAM MY Signature Panthenol...
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TIAM MY Signature Panthenol Moist Cream - 50 ml

Gentle cream TIAM MY Signature Panthenol Moist Cream saturated with panthenol (10%) is designed for intense skin hydration. The active ingredients of the cream penetrate deep into the skin to deliver all the important nutrients and moisture to it to solve dehydration problems. In addition, they...

Price €31.42
Purito B5 Panthenol...
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Purito B5 Panthenol Re-Barrier Cream - 80 ml

Vegan cream with 10% Purito B5 Panthenol Re-Barrier Cream is aimed at restoring the epidermis lipid layer, strengthens barrier functions and reduces skin sensitivity. The cream effectively soothes irritation, relieves itching, reduces the area of redness and inflammation, and compacts tissues. It...

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HEIMISH Matcha Biome Intensive Repair Cream Probiotics...

Heimish Matcha Biome Intensive Repair Cream is a vegan probiotic repair cream that moisturizes and soothes sensitive and irritated skin, strengthens the protective barrier, heals and saturates with antioxidants. Weakly acidic formula with pH 5.5, contains Matcha Biome™ complex, panthenol and...

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Heimish Matcha Biome Oil-Free Calming Gel Moisturizer - 100 ml

Heimish Matcha Biome Oil-Free Calming Gel Moisturizer is a soothing probiotic cream that hydrates, softens and soothes irritation in an oil-free formula that won't weigh down skin or add shine. Hypoallergenic cream-gel has a neutral pH of 5.5, similar to the acid-base level of healthy skin: the...

Price €29.38
Pyunkang Yul Calming...
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Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Barrier Cream - 50 ml

The cream is specially designed for the soothing effect of especially sensitive and reactive skin. It promotes the rapid removal of irritation, inflammation and redness, fully saturates the skin with moisture, works to strengthen and stimulate the protective barrier of the epidermis.

Price €20.90
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Dr. Ceuracle Pro Balance Biotics Moisturizer - 100 ml

Moisturizing cream with a complex of probiotics intensively restores the skin, strengthens its immunity, forms a protective barrier that protects against aggressive environmental influences. In a short time it soothes, relieves irritation and redness, evens out the tone and softens. The cream...

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What is the skin barrier?

The skin barrier or stratum corneum is often visualized as a brick wall. The solid cells of the skin barrier are bound together by solution-like lipids, which give the structure the appearance of a "brick." These cells or "bricks" are composed of keratin and natural moisturizers. The lipid "mortar" consists of lipids, which in turn consist of fatty acids, cholesterol and ceramides. This barrier keeps out toxins, pathogens and irritants from the environment, and also protects against UV radiation. In addition, the skin barrier retains moisture in the skin.

Signs of a damaged skin barrier

Signs of a compromised skin barrier are usually sensitization, dryness, skin flaking or redness, sometimes also signs of premature aging, inflammatory conditions, itching and facial skin damage. So if your skin seems tight or dry, shiny but not oily, or even has hyperpigmentation or redness, your skin barrier may be compromised.

What causes skin damage?

In response to what can cause skin damage, we need to know that there are everyday environmental exposures that we cannot control. That's why we protect ourselves with preventative products and skin protection products when we need to repair skin damage.

Here's a list of the major stressors that cause skin barrier function disruption and skin damage:

  • UV radiation. UV damage to the skin is a well-known environmental stressor that causes premature skin aging, but it also damages the skin's barrier function, among other serious potential problems.
  • Environmental pollutants. Air pollution, tobacco smoke and other environmental stressors can increase free radical levels on the skin and impair skin function.
  • Products with the wrong pH value. Products with a high pH value (alkaline) can weaken and damage the protective acid shell.
  • Wash your face too often. Especially if you use aggressive scrubs.
  • (Active) skin care ingredients. Fragrances, essential oils and other irritants in skin care products can compromise the skin's healthy barrier function. Overuse or misuse of active ingredients, such as retinol, can also cause damage.
  • Diet. A balanced diet and healthy eating habits are very important for healthy skin.
  • Stress. The relationship between stress and your skin is complex, and the effects of stress on your skin can be many and varied.  

How can the skin barrier be rebuilt?

If you can identify the causes contributing to damage to your skin barrier, you should address the factors mentioned. One skin protective cream alone is not enough to solve the problem. We need more than skin barrier repair products. A skin barrier repair procedure is necessary.

The question of how long it takes to restore the skin barrier varies from person to person, and it often takes some time before the damage is corrected. To repair the skin barrier, we need to look at our lifestyle and pay attention to skin care for the damaged barrier. A protective cream can help moisturize the skin, but the skin also needs repair.