The article emphasizes the critical role of the skin barrier as the body’s first line of defense against external threats, such as pathogens and UV rays. It consists of interconnected layers—physical, chemical, immune, and microbial—whose integrity is essential for overall skin health. Experts highlight the contemporary challenges that can damage this barrier, including environmental factors. Dermatologists stress the importance of understanding how to maintain and protect the skin barrier not just for aesthetic reasons but for overall well-being, as a compromised barrier affects various functions, from hydration to defense against infection.
The skin barrier involves four layers of protection: physical, chemical, immune, and microbial. Everything is interconnected and interdependent; if any link is weak, your chain breaks.
Researchers have learned more about why the barrier fails, the consequences of a compromised barrier, and how to protect it for health and beauty.
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