The stratum corneum is too thin, how should you repair it?

The stratum corneum is the outermost layer of the epidermis and is mainly composed of 15 to 20 layers of dead cells without nuclei. When these cells fall off, the cells underneath, in the basal layer, are pushed up to form a new stratum corneum. What to do if the stratum corneum is too thin?

The stratum corneum is located at the top layer of the skin and is only one hundredth of a millimeter thick, but it is responsible for the metabolism and defense of the skin. Usually, we pay more attention to how to exfoliate and ignore the protection of the stratum corneum.

In fact, the stratum corneum is like a natural protective underwear for the skin, silently protecting our skin, especially in the cold and dry winter, it can not only help the skin lock in moisture, but also improve the skin's resistance to various external damage.

Therefore, the prerequisite for having beautiful skin is to have a healthy stratum corneum.

Many girls have "thin skin" and no matter how hard they try sunscreen, their faces still get sunburned and they get allergic reactions easily. In fact, it's not that their skin is thin, it's just that their stratum corneum is thin. They have the following characteristics: sunscreen is useless, their faces get red, and they feel like they are about to be sunburned. Allergies occur easily: allergies in air-conditioned rooms, allergies in flowers, allergies in the kitchen. In fact, these problems are all related to one symptom: thin stratum corneum and damaged skin barrier.

The stratum corneum of the skin is the "barrier" of the skin. A healthy stratum corneum contains an appropriate amount of lipids and natural moisturizing factors, which can make our skin look hydrated and shiny. If the skin's stratum corneum is too thin, the skin barrier will be weak and damaged, the ability to lock in moisture will decrease, and the water and oil balance will be unbalanced. The skin will then be extremely sensitive to various external stimuli: red blood streaks, dryness, inflammation, and irritation when using skin care products... This is the main cause of "sensitive skin".

There are too many people using various "products"

I destroyed the stratum corneum of my skin with my own hands!

How can I “repair” sensitive skin?

1. Do not over-cleans your face.

Skin with damaged stratum corneum. Don't use deep cleansing products to wash your face, just use water to wash it. Of course, the premise is that you can't wear makeup. Many people have personally verified that if they don’t use facial cleansers to wash their faces for a week, the redness and sensitivity will be greatly improved. Especially for some "dry" sensitive skin, you can consider trying this method. For people with oily and sensitive skin, they may feel uncomfortable if they don’t wash their face. At this time, you can choose some mild cleansing products to speed up the face washing and reduce the time the product stays on the face.

2. Don’t choose whitening products.

People with sensitive skin should be extra careful when choosing skin care products. Try to read the ingredients and avoid using products containing the following ingredients: alcohol, fruit acids (such as glycolic acid, citric acid, salicylic acid), witch hazel, etc. It is also best not to touch ingredients with astringent effects.

3. Pay attention to sun protection

The more sensitive the skin is, the more you should pay attention to sun protection, because ultraviolet rays can not only damage the stratum corneum itself, but can also easily penetrate the damaged stratum corneum, causing deep damage to the skin and aggravating skin sensitivity. Therefore, people with sensitive skin should always use sunscreen when going out. Choose a sunscreen designed for sensitive skin!