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7 Skin Barrier Repair Creams — and Why You Need One

If you have sensitive, dry or eczema- or rosacea-prone skin, you should be using a barrier repair cream. Here, we break down the latest and greatest

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Barrier Repair for Fighting the Elements
Barrier Repair for Fighting the Elements Even though it has "balm" in the name, Kiehl's Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm, $26.50, is surprisingly light. In addition to moisturizing, barrier-strengthening ingredients like glycerin and squalene, this cream contains Edelweiss flower extract, which reduces trans-epidermal water loss (a fancy term for dehydration) and strengthens the skin barrier. To put it to the test, Kiehl's asked skiers and adventure-seekers to use the product in extreme conditions in Alaska. After two weeks, they weren't just protected — they actually had better skin than when they set out.

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