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Anti-Pollution Matrix via DGK

1 February 2023

The information on the matrix is thought to introduce the topic of anti-pollution.

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Products for strengthening the skin barrier

Explanation

Pollutants damage or weaken the skin barrier, which can lead to increased and deeper penetration of harmful substances.

This affects the morphology and integrity of the skin structure.

The damaged barrier also results in higher transepidermal water loss (TEWL), which also leads to a decrease in skin hydration.

The elasticity of the skin is impaired.

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