Tag Archives: moisture barrier

What does a hyaluronic acid serum do for skin?

beautiful tender woman behind wet glass looking at camera

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring compound that plays a vital role in maintaining the health and appearance of our skin. As we age, the production of hyaluronic acid in our bodies decreases, leading to dryness, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. Luckily, hyaluronic acid can be found in various skincare products and can also be […]

Match Your Moisturizer to your skin type

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Do you really need a moisturizer? For most people, the short answer is yes.  The more nuanced response is it depends on your skin type.   As the largest organ in the body, skin acts as a barrier to protect us from sun, harsh weather, chemicals and infection. To help keep this barrier strong and resilient, […]

Skin barrier repair

Woman looking at her dry skin with cracks and with first wrinkles. Circles increase the skin like a magnifying magnifier

Our skin’s uppermost layer, the stratum corneum, is our skin’s external barrier. It goes by many names: skin barrier, moisture barrier, acid mantle, lipid barrier, etc.  Regardless of its descriptor, its function is consistent – to keep good things in and bad things out. When your skin’s barrier is damaged, or its normal functioning is […]

Fall Skin Care – How you should adjust your routine – October 20 2021

Oct should you change your skin care for fall

In case you missed it, here’s the video of our October webinar… How to prepare your skin for a new season. Wild temperature fluctuations and new behaviors can have an impact on your skin care health and routine. More hydration More skin barrier protection Keep with the SPF From brightening and firming to restoring and […]

How to keep your skin’s moisture barrier healthy – Sept 22 2021

How to keep your skin's moisture barrier healthy

In case you missed it, here’s the video of our September webinar… As the largest organ of the body, the skin has a big job – to protect you. Help your skin do its job and find out how to keep it healthy and resilient Moisture barrier protects skin, keeps it healthy EFAs, Omegas, Oils […]