How to thicken the thinning stratum corneum of the skin

There is keratin in the stratum corneum of our skin. This keratin can lock in moisture and prevent moisture evaporation, thus keeping our skin moisturized. If the stratum corneum gradually becomes thinner, the ability to lock in moisture will become lower, which will cause the skin to be drier. Therefore, we should strengthen the maintenance in this aspect on a daily basis, remove dead skin in time, avoid obstacles to the formation of new skin, and avoid frequent use of facial cleansers.

1. Remove dead skin in time

The skin's cycle time is 28 days. During this time, the stratum corneum will naturally fall off with metabolism. If the old cells are not detached in time, they will accumulate into waste keratin.

2. Avoid using facial cleanser frequently

Don’t use facial cleanser frequently during the day, just use water that is suitable for your face, such as mineral water spray plus cotton pads, to further cleanse.

3. Mild lotion

Try to use mild lotions. It is best not to use any cosmetics during this period, especially those containing heavy metals, to avoid pigmentation and toxins remaining on the epidermis as they can cause irritation.

4. Don’t use abrasive skin care products

Of course, don't use abrasive products when washing your face, because this will remove the stratum corneum.

5. Chinese herbal skin care products

If you have no experience of allergies, you may want to try Chinese herbal products. Some of these cosmeceuticals have ingredients that can thicken the stratum corneum, so they are natural and have no side effects.

6. Cold compress

When the redness on the face is severe, you can use cold compresses to reduce the heat and swelling of the face.

7. Sun protection

When traveling or sightseeing, remember to protect your skin by applying sunscreen and wearing a hat.

Causes of thinning of the stratum corneum

Reason 1:

Many beauty-conscious ladies often go to beauty salons for various skin care treatments. In order to pursue whitening, freckle removal and other effects, they use a large number of products containing fruit acid hormones and other ingredients, or use a large number of exfoliating and scrubbing products for a long time. These are the reasons for the thin facial stratum corneum.

Reason 2:

In order to remove facial blemishes such as spots, moles or red blood streaks, many people use some beauty treatments such as laser, photorejuvenation and other instruments. These treatments violate the natural laws of skin metabolism, severely damage the stratum corneum, and cause a thin stratum corneum on the face.

Reason 3:

Some external cosmetics used in daily care may contain irritating ingredients, such as hormones, fruit acids, preservatives, fragrances, alcohol, heavy metals, etc., which can also damage the skin and cause a thin facial stratum corneum.

Reason 4:

Some external anti-allergic ointments are used due to skin allergies or other diseases. Although these ointments can quickly relieve symptoms in a short period of time, most of them contain hormones. Hormones can irritate the skin, and long-term use can also cause the facial stratum corneum to become thin.