According to the American Academy of Dermatology, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in the USA, with an eye-watering 9,500 people being confirmed every day. 

When we talk about the skin barrier, we’re referring to the outermost layer of the skin (the epidermis) that’s our showcase to the world. As the name suggests, it protects the deeper structures below, acting as a defensive barrier against external challenges.