A healthy and moisturized skin is the result of a healthy and functioning barrier function. The barrier function mainly consists of the CE layer of the epidermis, which is formed by the cross-linking of FLG, IVL, and LOR genes that are catalyzed by TGM-1 gene. However, due to many factors, the moisture and water content in the skin may be altered; thus, resulting in dry skin. The usage of moist…
The corneocytes hold a role in skin moisturizing due to Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) possession. This hygroscopic component, mainly composed of free amino acids, is the result of filaggrin protein degradation and is proportionally produced as the skin gets moisturized. Moisturizer is thought to improve skin moisture through its ingredients. Previous research experimented with skin gene exp…