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Part 1: Skincare Is making your skin worse
STILL NO ONE HAS DISPROVED ANYTHING I SAID JFLLLYour skin has a natural defense called the "stratum corneum" that keeps moisture in and irritants out. But when you over-cleanse, over-exfoliate, or layer on too many products, you destroy that barrier.
- A 2008 study in Journal of Dermatological Science found that overusing topical products damages the skin barrier and causes long-term inflammation.
- A 2021 review in Skin Pharmacology and Physiology noted that acne-prone and sensitive skin often have weakened barriers due to excessive topical treatments.
Part 2: Common Ingredients Can Irritate
Many products contain fragrances, alcohols, essential oils, and preservatives ingredients that can cause inflammation, redness, and breakouts.
- A 2020 review in Clinical Dermatology identified many of these as "sensitizers" that provoke inflammation, especially when combined.
- Even "natural" or "clean" skincare isn’t exempt it can still overwhelm the skin.
Part 3: It's More About Your Gut
Skincare often treats symptoms, not the root cause. Research shows the gut-skin axis plays a major role: if your gut is inflamed or out of balance, it can show up as acne, eczema, or rosacea.
- A 2018 review in Frontiers in Microbiology linked gut dysbiosis to skin inflammation.
- A 2016 study in Experimental Dermatology reported significant acne reduction after probiotic supplementation.
- A PubMed review (2014) highlights the immunomodulatory and barrier-reinforcing effects of probiotics in conditions like acne and dermatitis
Part 4: Genes Matter
Genetics influence pore size, oil production, collagen structure, aging rate, and acne susceptibility.
-A 2019 twin study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology confirmed that skin aging and overall skin health are largely inherited.
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