Your skin’s barrier is the thin film on the skin’s surface that helps act as a prevention against bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants. It also holds in moisture and liquid, retaining the skin’s hydration levels. The skin barrier is actually made up of sebum – that waxy, oily substance that is secreted by the sebaceous gland under the skin.
How to hydrate dry and sensitive skin
Dry skin sufferers are often plagued with sensitive, irritated skin, just to top it all off.
Is this you? Do you know why your skin is so dry and sensitive? Let's look at the causes of dry and sensitive skin, and more importantly, the solutions to your dry and sensitive skin dilemmas!