My face has been hot from the heater wind since this morning. What kind of skin barrier care products do you all use?
When the lipid structure of the stratum corneum breaks down, transepidermal moisture loss accelerates, so I've been paying more close attention to my ingredients lately. I've been adjusting my routine to focus on skin barrier care products with high panthenol or ceramide NP content, but if the texture is too heavy, it disrupts the oil-moisture balance and causes breakouts. Maybe it's because of the cold weather, but I've been a gym donor angel, so I haven't been exercising and am focusing solely on skin care at home. But winter dryness is still a real problem. While balancing the pH with a slightly acidic toner immediately after washing is essential, choosing a skin barrier care product that can effectively protect the lipid layer in the final step is crucial. Many products on the market are simply loaded with silicones, but they only provide a temporary occlusive effect and are limited in strengthening the bonds between keratinocytes in the long term. I'm finally settling on a skin barrier care product with a formula optimized for my skin type, carefully analyzing the back of the ingredient list. I'm curious to know which ratio of cholesterol or fatty acids you prioritize. Any information you can share would be incredibly helpful.