New Delhi: Preparing the skin for summer is the most essential part, as it gets in direct contact with the heat and sunlight outside. Direct sunlight on our skin can cause various issues, making our skin irritated, dry, or at times prone to allergies. Skin hydration is the most important part of summer, and one key element that often goes unnoticed is your skin barrier. The invisible shield protecting the skin from heat, humidity, pollution, and UV rays is of utmost importance.
Understanding the importance of skin barrier repair is important, and ways to do it are too. It should be your top priority this summer as suggested by experts too. Here is a detailed guide to know why it is important and how one can protect the skin and make it healthy this summer season. Protect your skin from bacteria, germs, UV rays, pollution and dust with only a few expert guidelines for a happy and healthy summer.
Your skin barrier, or stratum corneum, is the outermost layer of your skin made up of skin cells and lipids (fats). Think of it like a brick wall—skin cells are the bricks, and the fats are the mortar. When your skin barrier is healthy, your skin looks glowing, smooth, and hydrated. When it’s damaged, you’ll notice redness, sensitivity, dryness, breakouts, or dullness.
With rising temperatures, pollution, and extended sun exposure becoming a daily reality, your skin barrier takes the biggest hit during summer. Malvika jainFounder & CEO, SEREKO, believes that a resilient skin barrier is the foundation of healthy, glowing skin. This season, focus on calming, hydrating ingredients that support the skin’s natural microbiome.
She says, “Think ceramides, panthenol, and peptides, gentle yet effective for strengthening and soothing stressed skin. Daily stress can further compromise the skin barrier, making it more susceptible to irritation, dryness, and inflammation. Avoid harsh exfoliants or over-cleansing, which can strip the barrier further. Opt for lightweight, hydrating body oils or gel-based moisturisers to replenish without clogging.”
And never skip SPF, even on cloudy days. Incorporating barrier-repair steps into your daily routine isn’t just preventative, it actively improves your skin’s ability to retain moisture, fight irritation, and recover from damage, added Malvika.
Protect the skin by using gentle cleansers, or adding SPF to your daily skincare routine, not all the sunscreens available in the market will help you achieve the desired results, only use sunscreen with SPF 30 or more and hydrate the body with plenty of water to glow from within and also keep the skin cells active and nourished.
