Maintaining the skin barrier function is very important to protect it from external agent (chemicals, bacteria) but also to avoid water evaporation from deeper layers of the skin.

In healthy, young skin, the stratum corneum forms a tight barrier that protects the body from dehydration, physical damage and potential intrusions of micro-organisms and chemicals.

This barrier helps to - regulate water content in body - protect against external elements

In damaged aging skin, the renewal of cells tends to diminish. The release of lipids diminishes. The skin barrier loses in quality.

Skin becomes - flakier and more permeable, - prone to damage - less able to retain water

The skin barrier function is even further challenged by - Exposure to external factors (UV light, cold and windy conditions) - Daily skincare routines (destroying hydrolipidic film)

In adequately treated skin, the water content of the skin is replenished, the skin barrier is reconstituted and the lipid barrier restores itself.

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