Lipid Barrier - Beneficial Fats in The Skin Barrier.  The surface of your skin is covered by a layer of protective fats, including epidermal lipids...

The epidermis is the top layer of your skin and forms a physical barrier to protect you. The dermis is the middle layer of skin,...

Dry vs. Dehydrated Skin? Fat is the Difference. Dry and dehydrated skin both develop from a lack of water and humectants. However, dry skin is...

Dehydrated skin is skin that is lacking water and water-holding substances, called humectants. Dehydrated skin appears dry, rough, and may scale and flake. It may...

The medical term for dry skin is xerosis cutis. Dry skin is due to a lack of water, humectants and fats. Humectants absorb and hold...