There always seems to be a new skincare trend that the internet is obsessed with. From red light therapy to hypochlorous acid sprays, there's no shortage of products we think we need.

However, Chelsea Strauser, Dermstore's VP of Buying, says these trends are reflective of what's going on with people's skins currently. And right now, she says everyone wants to repair their skin barrier.

Why is my skin barrier damaged?

There are a number of factors that may contribute to a weak or damaged skin barrier, beginning with harsh or aggressive "There’s more treatments being done and in addition, the actives that people are using are stronger, too," explains Strauser.

Additionally, excessively long skincare routines (think 10+ products) might also be to blame. "Sometimes, we see people tr

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