Cozying up inside and enjoying the great outdoors are some of the best ways to enjoy the winter season. However, the harsh elements and lack of moisture in the air (both outside and inside) can make our skin look lackluster and dull, leaving us reaching left and right for resurfacing products that promise to bring back glowing, radiant skin to our winter-selves. Combined with the environmental factors of the winter season and over-doing exfoliation, your skin barrier may not be so happy come spring.

What is the skin barrier?The skin barrier, or stratum corneum, is the outermost layer of your skin which consists of skin cells called corneocytes that are often compared to bricks. These brick-like structures are glued together with a "mortar" composed of cholesterol, ceramides, and fatty acids. Your skin barrier essentially keeps the good stuff in and the bad stuff out — it helps to retain water and moisture and protects against environmental stressors and pathogens that can disrupt your health. It plays an integral part in your skin health and overall health. 

Learn to recognize the signs of a compromised skin barrier, common disruptors, and how to keep your winter skin feeling healthy and your skin barrier strong through the end of winter into spring!

The holidays can be stressful. The last thing you need to worry about is packing your skincare or stressing over breakouts, dryness, or irritated skin. We’ve got tips to help you pack light, keep your skincare routine simple and effective, and help you maintain balanced, hydrated skin throughout your travels no matter the weather or mode of transport over the holiday season.

If you're a skincare lover scrolling through your Instagram feed or TikTok, you’ve most likely seen skin barrier content flash across your screen at one point or another. The #skinbarrier is a popular topic that’s been trending in recent years on social media (it has garnered over 1.9 billion views on TikTok alone!) and has steadily secured its place in the vernacular of everyday skincare and beauty aficionados. While we are generally not proponents of social media-borne skin trends, bringing attention to the importance of your skin barrier health is one trend that we approve of.

So what is the skin barrier exactly and what are the signs of a damaged skin barrier? And more importantly, how can you actively support your skin barrier health? We’ll break it down for you. 

It’s been a long, hot summer and fall is right around the corner. Unless you’ve stayed inside and completely out of the sun and heat this summer, you’ve probably experienced some common skin concerns like breakouts, oily skin, hyperpigmentation, or dark spots from UV damage at one point or another. We talked to top estheticians about their favorite treatments to ready the skin for fall and summer-to-fall skincare do’s and don’ts. 

How is your skin feeling so far this summer? You may be dealing with uncomfortable sunburns, oily skin, breakouts and dark spots from sun damage. We’re answering some of your top questions about summer skin concerns and how RescueMD can be used to help remedy them. 

Most people discovered RescueMD in their search for a product that will effectively diminish the appearance of scars and other types of visible skin damage… but RescueMD is much more than just a scar cream or a targeted treatment. We explore some of our most frequently asked questions from customers about using RescueMD beyond scars and other types of visible skin damage. 

Spring brings sunshine, flowers, and spring showers… but what’s not talked about so much? Increased oil production (hello, breakouts!), itchy, uncomfortable skin, and not-so-pretty sunburns. Is your skin feeling the effects of the season yet? This spring, we’ll be breaking down some top seasonal skin concerns and how to help prevent and treat them. First up, we’re tackling acne.