
The skin barrier is the tough, outer layer of the skin bound
together by lipids. Its function is to be protective. You see, the structure of
the skin generally consists of various layers, each of which plays an important
role in protecting the body.
The skin barrier is arguably the most influential part of how
your skin looks and feels. Simply put, the skin barrier is the outermost layer
of your skin that functions as a protective shield.
Skin Barrier Function
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Protects from pollution
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Protects from ultraviolet rays
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Protects against irritation, inflammation and infection
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Protects skin from toxins
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Regulate the exit or entry of water on the skin
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retain moisture
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keep skin hydrated
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Blocking the entry of excess certain drugs or anything that
is placed on the skin.
Causes of Damaged Skin Barrier
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Too dry or humid environment
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The weather is too hot or cold
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Allergies, irritation and
pollution
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Smoking
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Too much sun exposure without
protection
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Too often Take a hot shower
from the shower
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Strong soap or detergent
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Poor skin care
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Wounds or injuries
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Eat a lot of unhealthy food
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Over-washing or
over-exfoliating
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Use of certain drugs such as
steroids or hydroquinone
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Psychological stress or pressure,
as well as physical disturbances such as lack of sleep
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Family or genetic history that
can make the skin more susceptible to certain conditions, such as atopic
dermatitis and psoriasis
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Aging.
Some common characteristics of the skin
when the skin barrier is damaged
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Frequent irritation
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Redness
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Itching and discomfort
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Tends to be dry
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Skin care products that are
already used can irritate
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Skin care products are
difficult to absorb and evaporate quickly
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Less elastic skin
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Wrinkles appear
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There is a color change
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Sensitive and inflamed areas
appear
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Spotty
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The appearance of bacterial
infections (eg boils, impetigo, cellulitis and leprosy)
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Presence of viral infections
(eg smallpox, shingles, measles, and warts)
·
The appearance of fungal
infections (eg ringworm, nail fungus, tinea versicolor, candidiasis etc.)
If you experience some of the signs that
I mentioned earlier, you can start repairing your skin barrier in these ways:
1.
Find the main source or cause
of your skin barrier damage. You can find out some of the common causes of
damaged skin barrier in articles or searching, or even faster check-up with a
skin specialist.
2.
Do not exfoliate for 2-3 weeks.
Rest your skin and let skin cells grow back. After the skin barrier has started
to recover, you can exfoliate again, but not every day, okay? You can start by
exfoliating once a week.
3.
Make sure your cleanser and
toner are gentle enough and don't interfere with the skin barrier.
4.
Always use moisturizer,
especially at night and sunscreen in the morning.
5.
Avoid too much exposure to
sunlight because harsh UV rays can disrupt the skin barrier and accelerate
aging.
6.
Avoid pulling the skin because
it can interfere with the skin barrier.
7.
Pay attention to skin pH, use
products that are close to the skin's natural pH.
8.
Eat healthy foods such as
carrots, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, berries, nuts, salmon, and so on.
Accompanied by a proper diet.
9.
Avoid smoking. Smoking can make
the skin age and cause wrinkles.
10.
Manage stress because
psychological pressure can damage hormones and trigger skin problems.
11.
Look for skin care products
with several active ingredients:
· Squalane
Squalane can help increase hydration and
make skin brighter. The antioxidants present in squalane also help fight free
radicals, protect the skin's skin barrier, and reduce signs of aging on the
facial skin.
On average, squalane is the main ingredient
for products such as moisturizers or serums that can be used every day to
protect the skin from factors that can damage the skin barrier. This content is
also considered safe for acne-prone skin and can overcome large pores.
· Ceramides
The role of ceramides is to restore facial
skin moisture, overcome wrinkles, and protect the surface of the facial skin.
· Niacinamide
If you hear niacinamide, maybe we are more familiar
with the ingredients that are good for brightening dull skin and fading dark
spots. Not only that, niacinamide can also strengthen the skin's skin barrier.
Niacinamide will improve the function of the skin barrier by producing
ceramides that help maintain the structure and moisture of the skin barrier.
· Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is one of the ingredients
that can restore facial skin moisture and prevent the face from getting dull.
Hyaluronic acid works by attracting moisture and revitalizing the skin's
surface to hydrate dry skin. This content also increases the stability of
vitamin C and brightens the surface of dull facial skin.
· Centella Asiatica
Centella asiatica or cica is widely used in
skincare products that focus on acne, redness, and sensitive skin. cica is rich
in antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and high antioxidant content.
This content is good for repairing facial
skin with acne, relieving redness due to irritation, and protecting the skin
barrier of the facial skin. Currently, cica is one of the active ingredients in
skincare that is widely used as the main ingredient in a product.
The active ingredient contains
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Antioxidant
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Antibacterial
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Anti-inflammatory
Where these three ingredients are useful for repairing and strengthening the skin barrier.
§ Product 99% primaeval fresh bamboo soothing gel
You need to know
that 70% of Bambusa vulgaris extract itself contains natural silica, where this
silica is rich in polyphenols, amino acids, flavonoids, glycosaminoglycans (GAG),
antibacterial, and collagen. In addition, this 99% primaeval fresh bamboo
soothing gel also has Centella Asiatica as the ingredients.
§ First Drop Mist
First Drop mist
contains 50% Canadian glacier water which of course is pure water rich in minerals
that are good for the skin such as selenium which contains antioxidants and
silica, zinc is useful in controlling oil production, heals acne faster, and
treats wounds caused by acne. In addition, zinc is also needed in the formation
of cell membranes and proteins, anti-inflammatory, and skin protection from UV
rays, and calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the epidermal layer,
which can accelerate skin regeneration, the ability of calcium to stimulate the
formation of antioxidants and regulate skin pigment to protect against UV rays.
In addition,
First drop mist also contains other ingredients such as Centella asiatica and
Hyaluronic Acid.
But you need to
remember skin care to protect the skin barrier, not all ingredients are
suitable for everyone. That's why to overcome a damaged skin barrier, you may
need to try several different products and determine which one suits your skin
best.
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