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Intro:
If your skin ever feels irritated, dry, tight, reactive, or just… “off” — your skin barrier might be trying to tell you something.

While trendy actives and fast fixes get all the spotlight, it’s your skin barrier that quietly determines whether your skincare works… or backfires.

In this article, we’ll break down exactly what the skin barrier is, what damages it, how to tell when it’s compromised, and how to repair it with barrier-loving ingredients found in MyDay formulas.

What Is the Skin Barrier?

The skin barrier (also known as the stratum corneum) is your body’s outermost layer of defense.
Think of it like a brick wall:

• The bricks are dead skin cells (corneocytes).
  
  

• The mortar is a mix of lipids: ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids.
  
  

• Together, they form a seal that keeps moisture in and irritants out.
  
  

When your barrier is strong:
✅ Skin feels soft, hydrated, and smooth
✅ You tolerate actives better
✅ Your glow lasts longer

When it’s weak:
❌ You feel sensitive, dry, or inflamed
❌ Products sting or stop working
❌ Moisture evaporates faster than you can replace it

⚠️ What Damages the Skin Barrier?

• ❌ Over-exfoliating (scrubs, AHAs/BHAs, retinoids used too often)
  
  

• ❌ Harsh cleansers with high pH
  
  

• ❌ Environmental stress (wind, sun, pollution)
  
  

• ❌ Hot water, rough towels, excessive touching
  
  

• ❌ Using too many actives at once without support ingredients
  
  

Even stress and lack of sleep can impact skin barrier function.

🧪 How to Tell Your Barrier Is Compromised

• Skin feels tight or itchy after cleansing
  
  

• Redness, stinging, or burning — especially with actives
  
  

• Flaking or dry patches despite moisturizing
  
  

• Your “go-to” products suddenly irritate your skin
  
  

If any of those sound familiar?
It’s time for barrier rehab.

🌿 The Ingredients That Heal and Protect

Look for products with ingredients that mimic your skin’s natural structure and restore balance:

💡 Barrier Tip: Layer Right

To rebuild the barrier, go back to basics:

1. Gentle cleanse
   
   

2. Hydrate with a humectant (like glycerin or hyaluronic acid)
   
   

3. Seal with a moisture-locking cream
   
   

4. Protect with SPF
   
   

How MyDay Skincare Supports Barrier Health

At MyDay, we build our formulas to support — not stress — the skin.

✨ Fresh Canvas uses Aloe, Green Tea, and Glycerin to gently reset your pH
✨ Hydra Hug infuses multi-depth hydration with four forms of HA and skin-calming panthenol
✨ Glow Glue locks in moisture and adds elasticity with anti-aging antioxidants
✨ Tallow Twilight replenishes depleted skin with natural lipids that mimic your own

Whether you’re healing a compromised barrier or protecting a healthy one, your glow begins at the surface — and strengthens from within.

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