Call it the aftershock of post dry, winter seasons, or starvation after strings of sleepless nights.
After all, your skin is like a puppy, a loveable attention hog.
It requires constant care through hydration and nutrients to keep it healthy, youthful, and well-nourished.
Could and should our skin warn us when it’s in desperate need of some TLC?
What causes damage?
Kiehlsstates that the moisture barrier refers to the epidermis, which is the top layer of skin.
It’s held together by thousands of cells, proteins, and lipids.
As expected from such a large organ, it carries out roles crucial to bodily health and development.
Among them are detoxing pollutants, protecting from sun damage, and maintaining hydration.
So, what happens when the skin barrier is damaged?
Infection is more likely to seep in through the skin, especially through chapped cracks or inflamed rashes.
The way you wash your face also affects irritation levels.
You may also be wondering, can lack of sleep contribute to skin sensitivity and loss of elasticity?
Proper sleep can lead to barrier balance and is ideal for anyone wanting long-term skin satisfaction.
After all, beauty sleep is so much more than just looking your best.
Lacking rest drastically affects hydration levels not just in your skin, but in your entire body.
It’s time to eat some veggies.
Stick to exfoliating about two times a week (via Cosmopolitan).
When do you need TLC?
Lackluster skin can materialize as quickly, or as progressively as we choose.
