The outermost part of the epidermis, composed of cells surrounded by a lipid system. It creates a barrier that limits water loss. Its condition affects the smoothness and comfort of the skin, but it is not the only factor responsible for its appearance.
Cell and lipid barrier
The stratum corneum is often compared to a wall: cells are the building blocks and lipids fill the spaces between them. This is a simplification to help understand the organization of the barrier, not a literal image of the tissue. Hydration, exfoliation and the integrity of this system influence skin comfort. Excessive abrasion of the surface does not mean it will be better cleaned. Cleaning and care products play different roles, and the frequency of their use is important, apart from the composition itself.
The cells of this layer create a structure that requires proper hydration and a lipid environment. Simply removing visible flaking does not explain why it occurred. In skin care, it is useful to simultaneously look at cleansing, the frequency of exfoliation and the feeling of the products left on the skin.
Meaning and application
The stratum corneum is an element of the skin's surface that is often mentioned in skin care descriptions. For the user, the choice of cleansing agent and the preparation left on the skin is of practical importance. Strong degreasing is not in itself a measure of more thorough cleaning.
In practice
Observe the comfort after washing and use the cosmetic according to the instructions. Do not prolong the contact of the rinse-off product in order to make it more effective. When making changes, separate the new cleanser from other new products to make it easier to assess tolerance.
Don't try to remove every bump with intense rubbing or more frequent exfoliation. Persistent peeling, pain and redness require separate evaluation. The description of skin regeneration in the advertisement is not an instruction on how to treat the changes yourself.