{"id":1123,"date":"2021-06-11T00:20:46","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T00:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/blog\/?p=1123"},"modified":"2022-08-08T23:21:52","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T23:21:52","slug":"damaged-skin-barrier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs of a Damaged Skin Barrier &#038; How to Repair It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering why your skin is lacking that beautiful, dewy glow? A damaged skin barrier could be to blame! Today, we want to talk about how to know if your skin barrier is damaged, what exactly causes it, and tips about skin barrier damage repair using the right products (and ingredients). Read on to learn more about all things skin barriers.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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damaged skin barrier?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#3_Common_Damaged_Skin_Barrier_Symptoms\" >3 Common Damaged Skin Barrier Symptoms&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#Acne\" >Acne&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#Dry_Skin\" >Dry Skin&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#Skin_Sensitivity\" >Skin Sensitivity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#What_causes_damage_to_the_skin_barrier\" >What causes damage to the skin barrier?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#Over-cleansing\" >Over-cleansing&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#Skin_Conditions\" >Skin Conditions&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#Age\" >Age&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#How_to_repair_skin_barrier_damage\" >How to repair skin barrier damage&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#Simplify_Your_Skincare_Routine\" >Simplify Your Skincare&nbsp;Routine&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#Protect_Your_Skin\" >Protect Your Skin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#Hydrate\" >Hydrate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#Best_Products_for_a_Damaged_Skin_Barrier\" >Best Products for a Damaged Skin Barrier&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/damaged-skin-barrier\/#Tips_for_Maintaining_a_Healthy_Skin_Barrier\" >Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Skin Barrier<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_skin_barrier\"><\/span><strong>What is the skin barrier?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The skin barrier is the outer most part of your epidermis (skin!) and acts as a wall to protect your skin from damage, bacteria, environmental aggressors and more. Think of it like \u201cbrick and mortar\u201d, where your skin cells make up the bricks, and your skin barrier is the mortar.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_damaged_skin_barrier\"><\/span><strong>What is a damaged skin barrier?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve researched skin care, you\u2019ve probably read a bit about wanting to avoid damaging your skin barrier. When your&nbsp;skin\u2019s moisture barrier&nbsp;is damaged, the lipid matrix (fats and oils within your skin) isn&#8217;t as taut as it should be. This can lead to gaps in your skin barrier. What does that mean? It makes it harder to keep germs and irritants out of your skin\u2014and it also does a bad job of preventing water loss from your skin.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Common_Damaged_Skin_Barrier_Symptoms\"><\/span><strong>3 Common Damaged Skin Barrier Symptoms&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So what exactly are the telltale signs of a damaged skin barrier? Here are some of the most common symptoms.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Acne\"><\/span><strong>Acne<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Believe it or not, blemishes can be a sign of a damaged skin barrier. The bacteria that leads to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/skincare-guides\/what-is-acne\/\">acne<\/a> can penetrate the skin more easily.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dry_Skin\"><\/span><strong>Dry Skin<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your skin experiences trans epidermal water loss when your skin barrier is compromised. In other words, the moisture in your skin essentially exits stage left and evaporates. This leaves your skin with signs of dryness. These can include a rough texture, flakiness or tightness. Dullness is another sign of a&nbsp;compromised moisture barrier,&nbsp;related to dryness.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skin_Sensitivity\"><\/span><strong>Skin Sensitivity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An imbalance of lipids in the skin barrier,\u00a0causing a\u00a0skin barrier disruption,\u00a0could lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/skincare-guides\/why-is-my-skin-so-sensitive-all-of-a-sudden\/\">sensitive skin<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_damage_to_the_skin_barrier\"><\/span><strong>What causes damage to the skin barrier?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might be surprised to know that the main causes of damage to the skin barrier come from everyday life and habits.&nbsp;Here are some of the most common culprits.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over-cleansing\"><\/span><strong>Over-cleansing<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/blog\/doctors-notes\/common-skincare-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Skincare&nbsp;mistakes<\/a>&nbsp;like cleansing your skin too much or too often can have an effect on your skin barrier. If you cleanse your skin too often or with harsh ingredients, you can strip your skin of its natural oils. One way to figure out if you may be doing this is if your skin feels squeaky clean\u2014or tight\u2014after your face wash step. This could disrupt your skin barrier\u2019s lipid matrix. You want to avoid washing your skin to the point where it feels tight after.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skin_Conditions\"><\/span><strong>Skin Conditions<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skin concerns like atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema) can be associated with a weak skin barrier. That keeps your skin barrier from functioning well. Eczema can be a genetic skin condition, and a&nbsp;severely damaged skin barrier can develop if skin is not treated properly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age\"><\/span><strong>Age<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Age is also a contributor to skin barrier damage, as your ability to produce oil decreases over time. It becomes more difficult to replenish the oils that are essential to your skin barrier\u2019s integrity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_repair_skin_barrier_damage\"><\/span><strong>How to repair skin barrier damage<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you want to repair a damaged skin barrier, there are things you can stop doing and start doing to see and feel relief.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Simplify_Your_Skincare_Routine\"><\/span><strong>Simplify Your Skincare&nbsp;Routine<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Invest in products and ingredients that help support the health of your skin barrier. Ingredients that are&nbsp;good to use for your skin&#8217;s moisture barrier<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/science-of-skincare\/what-is-hyaluronic-acid\/\">Hyaluronic Acid<\/a>, Peptides and Ceramides. Hyaluronic Acid is a molecule that occurs naturally in the skin and can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. It binds water to collagen to keep it in the skin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/science-of-skincare\/what-are-peptides-in-skincare\/\">Peptides<\/a> are short chains of amino acids, which act as building blocks of proteins\u2014like collagen, keratin and elastin. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/science-of-skincare\/what-are-ceramides-in-skincare\/\">Ceramides<\/a> are&nbsp;lipids found naturally in the upper layers of skin and&nbsp;help form a protective layer that limits moisture loss.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protect_Your_Skin\"><\/span><strong>Protect Your Skin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Besides nourishing your skin, you need to protect it every day.&nbsp;<\/strong>SPF protects your skin from UVA and UVB rays, which directly damage your skin barrier and cause irritation. Choose a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/lifestyle\/who-needs-sunscreen-everybody\/\">sunscreen<\/a> of at least 30+ to ensure your skin is protected, and use sunscreen every day as the last step in your daily&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/collection\/c\/regimens\" target=\"_blank\">skincare&nbsp;routine<\/a>. Whether you opt for a chemical or physical sunscreen, the most important thing is that you find one that you\u2019ll use.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydrate\"><\/span><strong>Hydrate<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Never forget the power of H20! Water works wonders on the skin barrier from the inside out. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/pro-tips\/hydration-hacks\/\">drinking your recommended daily water intake<\/a> and utilizing hydrating formulas directly on the skin\u2019s surface, you give skin a chance to reboot, replenish and regenerate.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Products_for_a_Damaged_Skin_Barrier\"><\/span><strong>Best Products for a Damaged Skin Barrier<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You want to go easy on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/skincare-guides\/how-to-exfoliate-skin-safely\/\">exfoliation<\/a> if you have a severely damaged skin barrier. Use serums and creams every morning and night for best results, especially when trying to repair a severely damaged barrier. Use products as directed, and remember to seek advice from your dermatologist when\u202fnecessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Maintaining_a_Healthy_Skin_Barrier\"><\/span><strong>Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Skin Barrier<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A morning and evening skincare\u00a0routine\u00a0with products that include the proper ingredients will help repair skin barrier damage. Maintain your healthy skin barrier by sticking to your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rodanandfields.com\/en-us\/blog\/skincare-guides\/find-your-best-skincare-routine\/\">routine<\/a>\u00a0and adjusting products and ingredients as needed. Use the tips throughout this article to help guide you towards a healthy, strong skin barrier!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering why your skin is lacking that beautiful, dewy glow? A damaged skin barrier could be to blame! Today, we want to talk about how to know if your skin barrier is damaged, what exactly causes it, and tips about skin barrier damage repair using the right products (and ingredients). 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