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Blue light<\/strong>: when using screens, such as phones or laptops, we expose our skin to blue light, which causes the skin cells to reduce in size and die out, leading to a loss of elasticity and potentially hyperpigmentation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
Exfoliation<\/strong>: when exfoliating, we use a lot of pressure or products with active ingredients that cause mechanical or chemical exfoliation (eg. Lactic acid), the skin barrier becomes damaged, the skin becomes red and irritated followed by increase in Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
UV A\/B Exposure<\/strong>: UV Sun rays generate free radicals that cause oxidative stress on the skin, leading to premature skin photoaging and the formation of wrinkles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Pollution<\/strong>: pollutant particles such as dust or smoke damage the skin barrier, dehydrate the skin and can contribute to acne flare ups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
Ageing<\/strong>: as we age the skin barrier\u2019s structure naturally changes with time becoming weaker and losing its efficiency at retaining moisture. The most compact skin barrier is observed in babies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nHow can you restore Skin Barrier?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Thankfully, there are ways to repair your skin barrier if it has become damaged. However, it may take between several weeks to months to fully heal, depending on the severity of the damage. When the skin barrier is broken, it loses its ability to retain water and other natural nutrients required to keep the skin healthy. So, to restore the skin barrier, you have to replenish its stores of natural active ingredients, which it uses to support its self-renewing properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These active ingredients include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n