This benefit focuses on restoring and maintaining the skin's natural barrier to protect against environmental factors and maintain hydration and elasticity. It involves using ingredients like ceramides and humectants to reduce dryness and irritation.
Skin Barrier Repair supports the restoration and maintenance of the skin's natural barrier function. This barrier protects against environmental aggressors, reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and prevents the entry of irritants, allergens, and pathogens. A healthy skin barrier is essential for maintaining hydration, elasticity, and overall skin health. Ingredients that support this process often include ceramides, fatty acids, cholesterol, humectants, and occlusives. Improvement can be observed through reduced dryness, irritation, redness, and increased skin smoothness and hydration.