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Podcast/Routine Build/How’s Your Skin Barrier Doing? | CC Podcast S4E14

How’s Your Skin Barrier Doing? | CC Podcast S4E14

First Posted on June 19, 2023 in:routine buildscience deep dive

There’s been a big focus on “Skin Barrier Health”, but what does that even mean? Many don’t realize that dabbling in things like anti-aging and hyperpigmentation is a moot point, if your skin barrier isn’t in tip-top shape! In this episode, the chemists do a deep dive into the biology behind good skin barrier health, what ingredients can help, and how to shop for your skin barrier!

0:45 | Nice Words We Didn’t Pay For

6:36 | The Meatz Pt. 1: The Important Biology Behind Barrier Care - A deep dive into the water and fatty stuff! 3

7:16 | Animal Corner: The Shellback Crab and the Hermit Crab

47:02 | The Meatz Pt. 2: Last but Not Least, Niacinamide! And How to Shop for your Skin Barrier

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