Exploring the layers of our skin, and how to achieve optimal skin barrier health As we’ve all learned in the past decade, skin care is so much more th...
The acid mantle is the thin, almost tacky film that rests on the skin’s surface (just below the microbiome). With help from sebum, it works to keep ou...
Beneath the acid mantle is the lipid barrier, which consists mainly of cholesterol, fatty acids, and ceramides. These are designed to protect against ...