![In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author explains how moisturizers and other hydrating ingredients can maintain a healthy skin barrier. Maintaining a healthy skin barrier can help monitor skin diseases, dryness and youthfulness as further explained here.](https://img.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/files/base/allured/all/image/2021/08/ct.Formulating-on-Trend-Barrier-Repair.425.png?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=70&w=700)
In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author explains how moisturizers and other hydrating ingredients can maintain a healthy skin barrier. Maintaining a healthy skin barrier can help monitor skin diseases, dryness and youthfulness as further explained here.
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Moisturizers are a great format to include humectants, emollients and occlusives to help repair a damaged skin barrier. However, they are not the only option; serums and even toners that contain the right ingredients can help maintain the skin's barrier.