Sensitive skin problems such as skin redness, enlarged pores, and redness are all caused by damaged skin barrier, but sensitive skin is not skin type, and skin type is difficult to change or cannot be changed at all.

Neutral, dry, oily, these are called skin types, which can definitely be adjusted in the short term, but when the adjustment method is stopped, it will gradually return to the original skin type. Unlike sensitive skin, sensitive skin is caused by a damaged skin barrier and can be improved. It's important to make sure you find the right way. But before revealing the problem, we must first look at what is skin barrier damage.

What is the damaged skin barrier ?

Many friends have recurring skin problems. They have been to the hospital many times, but it is always difficult to find a specific cause. Common skin problems, such as repeated redness, dryness, and itching, resemble the symptoms of "skin allergies," where it can be difficult to find a specific allergen. In fact, whether it is red blood, sensitive skin, thin stratum corneum, hormonal dermatitis or other dermatitis, these skin diseases have a common cause - "damage of the skin barrier".

The so-called damaged skin barrier refers to the loss of the normal protective function of the skin surface, and the loss of moisture from the skin, which is accompanied by many problems such as redness, redness, dry skin, peeling and scaling, itching, rash and acne. At the same time, foreign bodies can easily penetrate into the skin through the damaged skin barrier, causing a series of skin inflammatory reactions.

What skin problems can occur if the skin barrier is damaged?

As the title mentions, fair skin, redness, redness, peeling, and dry itching are all typical symptoms of sensitive skin, but they are only the most basic symptoms. The problems caused by a compromised skin barrier do not stop there, but also include the following common problems: incomplete stratum corneum, skin sensitivity to UV rays, darkening of the skin, sunburn, increased wrinkles.

So why is the skin barrier damaged? What actions can cause skin barrier damage?

Some of them are innate. It is undeniable that some fairies have thin cuticles that are conducive to the development of sensitive skin, but this is not the case. Most people's sensitive skin can be summed up in one point: external environmental stimulation, and the ugly point: you made it yourself.

For example, excessive pursuit of "cleaning", frequent use of soap-based cleansing when washing face, frequent use of facial mask to achieve anti-aging and whitening effect, excessive skin hydration, and improper use of skin irritants such as acid brushes; using some so-called "net red" brands, quality control Poor, inferior products, form a hormone-like face, and even do not do sunscreen well when going out, making your skin red, itchy, and bursting. Stay up late for a long time, smoke, pollute the air, and remove makeup frequently. All of the above actions disrupt the skin barrier, leading to skin problems such as redness, redness, dry itching, and peeling.

How to repair damaged skin barrier?

Various skin problems caused by the damaged skin barrier require the use of drugs on the one hand, and skin care products that can repair the skin barrier function at the same time. Membrane" and "mortar" strengthen the "brick wall structure" of the skin surface, allowing the skin to effectively resist external stimuli and increase skin tolerance.  

So you have to ask how to repair the skin barrier?

The skin barrier cannot be destroyed overnight, and the repair of the skin barrier certainly does not happen overnight. Repair the skin barrier, follow the four steps of calming, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and repairing, and use skin care products containing repairing factors to gradually repair the stratum corneum, restore and improve the function of the stratum corneum. Skin tolerance and resistance.

The following points should be paid attention to when repairing the skin barrier:

1. Moisturize

The facial stratum corneum of sensitive skin is very thin and the skin is very sensitive. Do a good job of hydrating and moisturizing, which can help the stratum corneum skin improve tolerance and get rid of allergy symptoms.

2. Use sunscreen

Sunscreen is important! Whether you have sensitive skin or not, sunscreen is a top priority in your skincare.

3. Do not change products frequently

Sensitive skin is very sensitive, so it is best to use safe and symptomatic restorative products for skin care. This greatly reduces the chance of skin irritation. In addition, frequent replacement of skin care brands is not suitable for the repair of stratum corneum!