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Your Skin: More Than Just a Barrier

by Georgia Bogert on Jul 08, 2025
Your Skin: More Than Just a Barrier

Did you know your skin is more than just a protective shield? It’s also a powerful delivery system, absorbing what you put on it directly into your body. That’s why in our ebook Skin Deep, we explore the science of skincare beyond beauty—because understanding your skin changes everything.

Today, we’re sharing insights from one of the most eye-opening chapters: Your Skin as a Delivery System.

How Your Skin Absorbs What You Put On It

Your skin isn’t a solid wall; it’s a semi-permeable membrane. Molecules pass through it depending on their size, lipid solubility, and your skin’s condition. Pharmaceutical science has harnessed this for decades:

✔️ Hormone replacement creams

✔️ Nicotine patches

✔️ Magnesium sprays

These products are designed for transdermal absorption, entering your bloodstream efficiently. But here’s the catch: anything applied to your skin can be absorbed—including potentially harmful chemicals in conventional skincare.

The Hidden Danger: Endocrine Disruptors in Skincare

Many everyday products contain endocrine disruptors—chemicals that interfere with hormone balance, mimicking or blocking natural hormones. Over time, this can affect metabolism, reproductive health, and even mood.

Common Endocrine Disruptors to Watch For:

  • Parabens: Preservatives linked to estrogenic activity and hormone disruption.
  • Phthalates: Found in synthetic fragrances, associated with reproductive toxicity.
  • Sulfates (SLS, SLES): Foaming agents that strip your skin’s natural barrier and may impact hormones.
  • Synthetic Fragrances: Often a cocktail of undisclosed chemicals, some of which can disrupt hormone function.

These chemicals don’t just sit on your skin—they can enter your bloodstream and accumulate over time, leading to potential long-term health effects.

Beyond Hormones: The Skincare-Brain Connection

Your skin’s absorption powers don’t stop at hormones. The limbic system in your brain, which regulates emotions, motivation, and memory, can also be impacted by what you absorb.

Some synthetic chemicals have been linked to oxidative stress in the brain, potentially contributing to anxiety, depression, and cognitive decline. On the positive side, this is why aromatherapy and essential oils are so effective—what you inhale or absorb can uplift your mood, calm your nervous system, and support mental clarity.

Why Transparency Matters in Skincare

Despite growing awareness, the beauty industry remains largely unregulated. Terms like “natural,” “clean,” and “eco-friendly” can be used without proof. This makes it challenging to differentiate between genuinely safe products and clever marketing (greenwashing).

How to Choose Safer Skincare:

✔ Read ingredient lists carefully – Look beyond the front label.

✔ Prioritize natural, non-toxic ingredients – Botanicals and minerals are safer and more nourishing.

✔ Seek transparency – Brands should disclose sourcing, formulation, and testing practices.

✔ Check for certifications – Certifications like SFCR Canada Certified Organic, Fair Trade, or B Corp validate ethical and sustainable claims.

Skincare as Part of Your Wellness Routine

Your daily lotions, serums, cleansers, and deodorants aren’t just cosmetic choices. They’re wellness choices—just like the food you eat. By choosing safer, nature-based skincare, you protect your hormones, support your brain, and nurture your body from the outside in.

At LAKE+MAIN, our mission is to create products that are free from harmful chemicals while harnessing the transformative power of nature. Because skincare should do more than make you look good—it should make you feel good, inside and out.

Want to Learn More?

This is just one chapter from our ebook Skin Deep, which dives deeper into how your skin works, common industry misconceptions, and how to build a skincare routine rooted in science, nature, and care.

👉 Get the ebook free when you subscribe to our newsletter.

Your skin is absorbing more than you think—make sure it’s only the good stuff.

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