Natural ingredients that can help support a healthy skin barrier

Natural ingredients that can help support a healthy skin barrier

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+ Squalene 

 

Squalene is a natural lipid found in your skin’s sebum (or oil glands). It is essential for hydration and serves as a natural emollient. 

 

+ Humectants 

 

Humectants are ingredients that hold onto water (like glycerin and hyaluronic acid). These ingredients hydrate the epidermis, but require an occlusive layer of lipids (cream/oil) to repair the compromised skin barrier. 

 

+ Antioxidants 

 

Antioxidants are able to protect the skin against free-radicals, inflammation and oxidative stress- which are all various reasons why the skin barrier can become damaged. Look for various botanical ingredients that all contain natural antioxidants (including aloe vera, vitamin E, shea butter, and essential oils).