Dermatologist Talks: Skincare Science20 Dec 2023

At the Heart of the Skin Barrier: Water

Skin Anatomy & Physiology at the Heart of Barrier Function & Hydration

You may already be aware of the importance of skin barrier function—how it can affect the condition of the skin, but how exactly?

Skin hydration and the stratum corneum barrier have been active areas of dermatologic research for a good decade. Alongside these developments, consumers are beginning to find their interest piqued about the subject, largely because of the marketing campaigns by industry giants.

Before you commit to any product or treatment that promises to ‘repair’ the skin barrier, I’ll teach you exactly how to navigate industry jargon so you don't get confused, worse still, foxed by the deluge of claims—beginning with the basic science of skin.

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