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In the body, one of the primary roles of the skin is to act as a barrier to protect muscles, tendons and internal organs and structures from environmental damage and infection. To maintain an optimal barrier function, the skin’s hydration level becomes very important. A primary function of effective cosmeceutical ingredients is to maintain or restore the skin’s optimal hydration level.

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