Understanding the moisture barrier: Why BRIXY designed every product across hair, face and body to help promote a strong moisture barrier and protect against environmental stress.
Your skin isn't just a surface; it's a complex ecosystem that requires a delicate balance to maintain its health and radiance. What you are exposed to each day, be it pollution, walking to work in NYC, UV, harsh dry climate or even strong actives in skin and hair care products – they all play a role in the health of your protective moisture barrier. Understanding this is just part of everyday life, choosing personal care and beauty products that help support and protect your natural moisture barrier will ensure you keep your skin and hair as happy and healthy-looking as possible!
In this blog, we delve into the intricate world of skin biology, exploring the vital roles played by the skin barrier, acid mantle, and microbiome, and uncovering tips for keeping them in optimal condition.
At the end, we'll share more about why BRIXY’s taken the approach to build our BRIXY Blend into every product across hair care, facial care and body care. Our BRIXY Blend is a proprietary complex of ceramide and niacinamide along with other science-backed skincare quality ingredients that help protect the moisture barrier on skin and hair. But before we share more on our beauty bars, let’s talk about the science of skin and hair care.
The Skin And Hair Moisture Barrier: Your Body's Protective Shield
Imagine your moisture barrier as a fortress, guarding against external aggressors like pollutants, UV radiation, and pathogens. Composed of lipids, proteins, and other substances, this protective layer prevents moisture loss, regulates temperature, and shields against environmental stressors. When the moisture barrier is compromised, it becomes susceptible to dryness, irritation, and inflammation, leading to a host of dermatological issues.
The Acid Mantle: Nature's Perfect pH Balance
Maintaining the skin and hair’s natural acidity is crucial for preserving its integrity and function. The acid mantle, a thin film of sebum mixed with sweat, forms a slightly acidic barrier on the skin's surface. With a pH ranging from 4.5 to 5.5, this protective layer inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria, fungi, and viruses while promoting the proliferation of beneficial microorganisms. Disrupting the acid mantle's pH balance can compromise the protective moisture barrier and contribute to various skin disorders.
The Skin And Scalp Microbiome: A Thriving Ecosystem
Your skin is home to trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as the skin microbiome. These diverse communities of bacteria, fungi, and viruses play a crucial role in maintaining skin health and immune function. By competing with pathogenic invaders, producing antimicrobial substances, and modulating the skin's immune response, the microbiome helps prevent infections, inflammation, and allergies. However, factors like harsh and high pH cleansers, antibiotics, strong actives in skincare or hair care products and even regular exposure to environmental stressors like pollution, UV, and harsh climate can disrupt the delicate balance of the skin microbiome, leading to dysbiosis and skin imbalances.
It truly is a delicate balance. That’s why every product at BRIXY is formulated with our ceramide and niacinamide complex to help support a strong moisture barrier and protect against environmental stressors you encounter every day. The BRIXY Blend is something that can benefit everyone no matter your age, hair type or skin type. These skincare quality ingredients in our soap-free formulas are safe for sensitive skin and scalps, and all ages from teens to mature skin. We’ve designed them to be inclusive for all because everyone deserves to look and feel their best in this diverse and beautiful world.
Beyond choosing gentle yet effective beauty products from BRIXY, these are some tips to help maintain a healthy moisture barrier, balanced acid mantle and flourishing microbiome.
- Choose Gentle pH Balanced Cleansers: Opt for mild, pH-balanced cleansers that effectively remove impurities without stripping away the skin's natural oils. Avoid harsh ingredients like sulfates and alcohol, which can disrupt the skin barrier and acid mantle.
- Moisturize Regularly: Hydration is key to supporting a healthy skin barrier. Use moisturizers containing humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to attract moisture to the skin and emollients like shea butter and ceramides to seal in hydration.
- Protect from UV Damage: Sun exposure can weaken the skin barrier and exacerbate inflammation. Wear broad-spectrum sunscreen daily, preferably with SPF 30 or higher, to shield against harmful UV rays and prevent premature aging.
- Nourish with Antioxidants: Incorporate antioxidant-rich skincare products into your routine to combat oxidative stress and neutralize free radicals. Look for ingredients like vitamin C, vitamin E, and green tea extract to support skin health and repair.
- Promote Microbiome Diversity: Maintain a balanced microbiome by avoiding overzealous hygiene practices and excessive use of antimicrobial products. Incorporate prebiotics and probiotics into your skincare regimen to nourish beneficial bacteria and restore microbial equilibrium.
By prioritizing the health of your moisture barrier, acid mantle, and microbiome, you can achieve a luminous complexion, soft manageable hair and defend against common skin concerns.
At BRIXY, we believe in harnessing the power of nature and science to create skin and hair care solutions that truly nourish and protect. That's why our soap-free and pH-balanced facial cleansers, body washes, and shampoo bars boast the exclusive BRIXY Blend, featuring science-backed ingredients like ceramide and niacinamide. These powerhouse components work together to help fortify your skin and hair’s natural barrier, acid mantle, and microbiome, by shielding it from environmental stressors and maintaining optimal health.
Whether you’re looking for high-end beauty products with top skincare quality ingredients or just looking to switch to a more sustainable and mindful lifestyle with products taht work incredibly well, our shampoo bars, conditioner bars, body wash bars and facial cleansing bars provide the support your hair and skin need while reducing the amount of plastic pollution ending up in landfills and the environment.
Experience the BRIXY difference today and embark on a journey to healthier, more radiant skin, while also contributing to a greener, more sustainable future for our planet.
Beauty for you. Love for the planet.
XO – Team BRIXY
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