India, March 27 -- With so much of the spotlight on new fads every other week, from glass skin to glazed donut skin, we overlook the basic essential for healthy skin: protecting the skin barrier. No skin is entirely devoid of texture, unlike the blurred, even-toned skin on social media. Instead of chasing shallow trends, it's time we factor in what really matters.

The skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin. It's essential as it's a protective layer, keeping bad stuff like pollutants, bacteria, and water loss out while good stuff like moisturiser or serum in. When it gets damaged, your skin starts acting up, making your skin sensitive, tight (from water loss) and irritated. Keeping your skin hydrated is one of the challenges tha...