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Episode 20: Barrier Breakdown — Repairing Over-Exfoliated, Angry Skin
Your skin barrier does more than just "hold everything in." It keeps good things—like water and nutrients—inside while blocking out irritants, allergens, and microbes. But what happens when that barrier is damaged? In this episode, Dr. Dustin Portela and PA Austin Lee explain the science behind the skin barrier, the signs it's compromised, and why over-exfoliation, hot showers, climate changes, and even your skincare products might be making things worse.
They share practical tips to prevent barrier damage, the ingredients that truly help restore it, and the myths that can keep your skin in a…
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