NewBeauty Facebook Pinterest Instagram Youtube find a doctor Face Adult Acne Antioxidants Anti-Aging Celebrity Chronic Skin Conditions Eye Hydration Hyperpigmentation Makeup View All Eyebrows Eye Color Foundation Fragrance Lip Color Makeovers Male Skin Care Peels Pre-Event Prep Retinoids Sensitive Skin Skin Care Skin Health Smile Sun Care Treatments Fillers Microneedling Post-Procedure Skin Care Neurotoxins Regenerative Aesthetics Skin Lifting Body Body Sculpting Breasts Butts Cellulite Hair Removal Hands + Nails Legs Pregnancy Find a Doctor Hair Bond Repair Celebrity Dry Hair Frizzy Hair Gray Hair Hair Color Hair Growth Hair Repair Scalp Health Styling + Tips Awards NB100 Awards 15th Annual Beauty Awards 2025 NewBeauty Readers’ Choice Awards Shopping Gift Guides Product Reviews NewBeauty Storefront Wellness Fitness GLP-1s Health Menopause About Us TESTTUBE Search for: Search HomeFaceSkin Care Unexpected Ways You May Be Damaging Your Skin Barrier Plus, how to tell if it’s damaged in the first place. By Catharine Malzahn Published: Mar 12, 2026 Stephanie Verhart / Getty Images In This Article Featured ExpertsWhat Is the Skin Barrier?What Are Some Signs Your Skin Barrier Is Damaged?What Are Some Unexpected Causes of Skin Barrier Damage?Hot WaterToo Many ActivesDry AirChronic StressSunburnHow Does the Skin Barrier Repair Itself? There’s been a lot of talk about the skin barrier over the past several years, so much so that it now has its own holiday. National Skin Barrier Day, observed on March 12, aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the skin’s moisture barrier. To celebrate, it’s a good reminder to practice healthy, barrier-supporting habits. Using gentle, non-irritating products, wearing sunscreen every day and keeping skin properly hydrated are all key steps. You may already know that overly harsh products or over-exfoliating can compromise the barrier, but there are also some sneakier culprits at play. To learn more about the unexpected ways your…

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