4 easy steps to a stronger skin barrier… and tighter, rejuvenated skin
Most skin issues are more than likely caused by a single culprit – a compromised skin barrier.
Your skin barrier (stratum corneum) is the top layer of your skin. It is more or less just a sheets of dead skin cells ‘stuck’ together by water and oils (lipids), specifically cholesterol, ceramides, and fatty acids. The skin barrier can be described as your complexion’s protector. It locks in moisture, provides protection from external factors (such as harmful UV rays) and protects the fresh, young skin cells underneath from being damaged.
A balanced skin barrier not only stops aggravation in the skin (which is the main cause of skin problems), but also strengthen the skin’s self-correcting mechanisms. It gives the skin a chance to “fight” visible signs, like blemishes and wrinkles, a lot more effectively, leading to rejuvenated, tightened skin.
A weakened skin barrier can develop cracks that allow essential moisture to evaporate and irritants to enter, causing dryness and irritation. Redness, tightness, roughness and breakouts are all visible results of a weakened skin barrier, which in the long term can lead to premature sagging, wrinkles, and other unwelcome complexion issues.
Why not start improving your skin today by supporting your skin barrier better in four easy steps:
- Don’t exfoliate too frequently (2 – 3 times per week maximum).
- Don’t use harsh skincare products that strip your skin of its natural oils. Skin stripping is caused by either using wrong products for your skin or using too much of the right products. Face wipes, cleansing products and skincare foam washes not only remove the natural oils found on your skin, but also potentially do some damage to the epidermis below. Whilst initially after washing or cleansing you might have the appearance of dryer, smoother, cleaner skin, the long term effects could be a lot worse. Make-up wipes are by far the worst example of skin stripping because they usually contain harsh chemicals to help remove all the make-up content from your face. But be aware, even long showers can wash the essential oils away.
- Feed your skin with nourishing barrier-friendly ingredients like avocado, safflower and meadowfoam.
- Speak to our skin care experts about our Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion, Renewal Eye Cream and Enriched body cream, all providing the perfect ratio of natural lipids to trigger rejuvenation of the skin barrier. The Renew & Fortify products deeply penetrate through the skin barrier to reach targeted cells to strengthen, repair and fortify the skin.Ingredients include Safflower, Meadowfoam, Avocado, Orange and Lemon, Lemongrass oils and more.
Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion
Made with the same key ingredients as Epionce flagship Renewal Facial Cream but in a lighter formula for normal to combination skin types.
Highlights:
– Active complexes help reverse visible signs of ageing
– Hydrating formula for visibly smoother, tighter skin
– Improves radiance for a healthy glow
Renewal Eye Cream
A moisturising must-have for all skin types.
Highlights:
– Active complexes help reverse visible signs of ageing
– Soft focus technology visibly reduces imperfections
– Formulated to complement the use of eye makeup
Enriched Body Cream
Luxuriously rich all-over body cream provides instant, long-lasting hydration to soften and smooth the skin for all skin