Our skin is the largest organ in our body. As our first line of defence, it acts as a barrier against harmful environmental factors such as UV rays, pollution, and free radicals. It also regulates our body temperature and helps us to maintain healthy levels of moisture. However, as we age, our skin barrier weakens, leading to a myriad of skin issues such as dryness, sensitivity, and fine lines. That’s why it’s important to take care of your skin barrier and keep it as strong and healthy as possible. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how you can build your skin barrier and why it’s important for your skin health.
First things first, let’s talk about why a strong skin barrier is essential for your skin health. It’s made up of lipids, ceramides, and other natural components that act as a protective layer. It helps to keep moisture in and harmful toxins and pollutants out. When this barrier is weakened, it can result in transepidermal water loss, leaving your skin dry and more prone to environmental damage. A damaged barrier also makes your skin more susceptible to irritation and inflammation. So by strengthening it, you can help protect your skin from the damaging effects of pollution, UV rays, and other environmental factors.
Now let’s discuss how you can actually build your skin barrier. One of the most effective treatments we offer at our clinic is microneedling. Microneedling involves creating tiny micro-channels in the skin, which stimulates your skin’s natural healing response. This results in the production of new collagen and elastin, which help to strengthen your skin barrier. Microneedling is also effective at reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars. By renewing your skin, you can help to improve your skin barrier and keep it strong. You can find many before and after transformations of our Microneedling treatment over on our Instagram, here!
Another treatment we offer that can help to build your skin barrier is Profhilo. Profhilo is an injectable treatment that contains hyaluronic acid, which helps to add collagen to your skin. Collagen is essential for maintaining healthy skin, as it provides structure and support. By adding collagen to your skin, Profhilo can help improve your skin’s elasticity and firmness, and ultimately make your skin stronger.
Apart from treatments, there are also products we offer at our clinic that can help you keep your skin strong and healthy. One of our most popular products is the Heliocare SPF sunscreen. Heliocare SPF provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection and helps to defend against the damaging effects of the sun’s rays. By using a sunscreen daily, you can help protect your skin from environmental damage and keep your skin barrier strong.
We also offer the Obagi system, which is a range of skincare products that help to improve the overall health and appearance of your skin. The Obagi system uses a unique blend of ingredients such as retinol and Vitamin C to exfoliate, brighten, and hydrate your skin. By improving your skin’s health, you are essentially building your skin barrier and making it stronger.
In conclusion, keeping your barrier strong and healthy is essential for maintaining overall skin health. By following the tips we’ve shared in this blog post, including treatments such as Microneedling and Profhilo, as well as using products such as Heliocare SPF and the Obagi system, you can help build your skin barrier and keep it strong. Protecting your skin from environmental damage and taking care of it daily is crucial for maintaining healthy, glowing skin.
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You can also receive expert advice from our team of therapists during a free consultation. Give us a call on 0208 3523523 and we can offer friendly advice, and even create a bespoke treatment plan for you to overcome your skin concerns!
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