YOGYAKARTA Skin barrier is a term that refers to the skin shield or the top of the skin layer. In dermatology, skin protection is known as epidermis, explained dermatologist Mary Sommerland.

Skin barriers can be disrupted due to intrinsic or extrinsic factors and a combination of both. Intrinsic factors include genetic conditions, such as eczema and activosis as well as levels of stress and other diseases. While extrinsic factors include bad weather elements, exposure to excess UV light, extreme temperature, exposure to chemicals that have the potential to cause irritation, including active ingredients in certain skin treatments.

Active ingredients that are too much are applied to the skin and cause skin barriers to be damaged, including AHA and retinoids and soaps containing SLS. In addition,nealing skin, cigarette smoke, lack of sleep, and allergen are also extrinsic factors that cause skin protection to be damaged.

In addition to too many active ingredients that are applied simultaneously to the skin, age also affects the resistance of the skin barrier. According to the facial expert, Sarah Chapman, reported by Vogue, Wednesday, November 29, as you get older, the skin produces lipids, ceramides, and hydrators more slowly. The three of them are the main components of protecting the skin. Well, given the importance of skin barriers, here are how to repair skin shields that are starting to break according to experts.

First, you must identify triggers that contribute to damaging skin barriers. Choose a simple but effective skin care routine. Such as cleaning, moisturizing, and SPF and eliminating treatments that use retinoids or acids of any type.

Second, avoid changing skin care. Make sure to use one treatment routine to prevent damage to the skin shield or the epidermis part of the skin. Next, choose a moisturizer rich in ceramide and enter hyaluronic acid into the routine of care if the skin is too dry. Both ingredients help calm and moisturize the skin and strengthen the barrier.

If inflammation occurs due to damaged skin protection, take care that helps the reparative process. For example, using a mask and it is better to consult your subscription dermatologist.

How to repair a damaged skin shield, it is important to avoid appaun that peels the skin manually. Such as wiping your face or wearing a scrub that is too rough. Plus, use a routine that contains active ingredients one by one or follow the advice of a dermatologist in its use. Skin protection against UV exposure is also important every day. Use a serum or an antioxidant-rich moisturizer and a wide spectrum SPF. In addition, it is important to live a balanced lifestyle to prevent skin conditions from decreasing.


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