The skin barrier is the body’s first line of defense, providing round-the-clock protection against internal and external aggressors while supporting a balanced microbiome. By day, it shields the skin from harmful environmental factors and locks in essential moisture to maintain deep hydration. At night, it supports the skin’s natural repair processes, helping to repair damage and strengthen resilience. Together, these elements ensure the skin stays balanced, healthy, and resilient.

Skin dryness, redness, irritation, flakiness, and/or increased sensitivity can be indications of a compromised skin barrier. When the skin barrier is compromised, it loses its ability to retain moisture and defend against environmental factors, disrupting the microbiome’s balance. A weakened barrier accelerates moisture loss, leaves skin feeling tight and dehydrated, and makes it more vulnerable to insults from external stressors. In this compromised state, skin is unable to optimize the full benefits of skincare products, and potent ingredients may increase the risk of irritation due to heightened sensitivity.

The skin barrier and the microbiome are deeply interconnected, and this collaboration is vital in maintaining healthy, balanced, and resilient skin. A healthy skin barrier provides a stable environment for the microbiome to thrive, helping to prevent microbiome dysbiosis and ensuring that beneficial microbes can continue to contribute to the skin’s regenerative functions. In return,

the microbiome reinforces the skin barrier by producing molecules/nutrients that protect against harmful pathogens that can cause irritation and helps maintain the lipid matrix, promoting hydration and preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL).

Absolutely. DermProtect Barrier Defense™ is an intensive moisturizer designed to address both the symptoms and source of dryness and is clinically proven to deliver immediate and long-term hydration to soothe, calm and revitalize dry skin. So, whether skin is dehydrated due to age, hormonal fluctuations, seasonality, environmental conditions, or even post-treatment, DermProtect Barrier Defense™ is a great solution.

DermProtect Barrier Defense™ is an intensive moisturizer designed to strengthen skin barrier function and rebalance the microbiome, creating an optimal foundation to complement and maximize the effectiveness of every product. If you use D.E.J Face Cream® and/or D.E.J Night

Face Cream® and find that you would like additional moisture – whether daily or seasonally - or you’re looking to maximize the effectiveness of your products, DermProtect Barrier Defense™ is the perfect complement to your regimen.