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barrier . Ceramides , a key component of a functional skin barrier , are disordered with aging and their synthesis declines . 6 The skin barrier becomes impaired when exposed during water sports . Overall , ocean sports are probably more damaging than freshwater sports , but another major determinant is time spent in the water and whether adequate sun protection was reapplied . Sun exposure is very damaging to the skin barrier . 7
Appropriate non-harsh cleansing is especially important in acne , including acne of the chest and back . Acne in these areas is more common in males due to higher testosterone levels . Cleansing Complex is a great selection in this case , as is Tri-Active Exfoliating Masque .
Cleansing Complex gently yet thoroughly cleans and exfoliates with its combination of botanical AHAs and BHAs . The BHA is also anti-inflammatory which is also very helpful in acne , an inflammatory condition . Many articles in the medical literature have described the beneficial effects of

An impaired skin barrier destroys the skin ’ s ability to perform its vital function of being a good barrier to the environment […]

the AHA / BHA combination in acne . 8 Tri-Active Exfoliating Masque provides 3 methods of thorough , combined exfoliation that are very effective in treating acne – cellulose miroparticles from plants that never injure skin and are environmentally safe , papain enzymes from papaya , and the BHA salicylic acid .
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Good levels of functional antioxidants that reach their site of action , along with other functional active cosmeceutical ingredients , will help improve skin health in any condition , even if already in a state of normal health .
6 Jonca N . Ceramides metabolism and impaired epidermal barrier in cutaneous diseases and skin aging : focus on the role of the enzyme PNPLA1 in the synthesis of v-O-acylceramides and its pathophysiological involvement in some forms of congenital ichthyoses . OCL . 2019 . 26 : 17 .
7 Binick K , Levi K , Dauskardt RH . Solar UV radiation reduces the barrier function of human skin . PNAS . 2012 Oct 16 . 109 ( 42 ): 17111-17116 .
8 Green BA , Yu RJ , Van Scott EJ . Clinical and cosmeceutical uses of hydroxyacids . Clinics in Dermatol . 2009 Sep-Oct . 27 ( 5 ): 495-501 .
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