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The skin barrier serves an important role in protecting us from toxins, bacteria, infection, and other DNA-damaging elements. Today, however, compromised skin barriers are more prevalent than ever before.  The environment, overuse of harsh skincare ingredients, certain medications, autoimmune diseases and aggressive treatments all contribute to a compromised barrier.  What happens when the barrier becomes compromised? There are a number...

Winter is here and while the season brings much to celebrate it also tends to usher in some unfavorable, and frankly uncomfortable, skin conditions. Whether it’s the cold, dry weather, hot showers, heated buildings, or even social gatherings that often come with your favorite alcoholic beverages, the winter months can be brutal on your skin – primarily its hydration level....

Are you seeing redness, flakiness, itchiness, rough patches, fine lines, breakouts and rashes?  What you may actually be seeing is a compromised skin barrier.  Often mistaken for acne, rosacea or even photo aging, when the skin barrier is compromised, that top layer of skin is damaged, causing a whole host of issues. Typically, the main cause of an unhealthy barrier...

As the most wonderful time of the year is upon us so is the season that brings cold, chilly temperatures, frost and even snow to a lot of the country.  Winter can affect the skin in many ways, from the harsh cold weather to the stress of the holidays and setting resolutions for the new year.  It is important to...