Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Scientists have found that moisturizers with some key ingredients can not only repair the skin barrier in older people but also lower inflammation levels and the risk of some diseases.
In this video I take a look at what the studies show, the ingredients to look out for in a barrier-repair moisturizer and I’ll share my mum’s experience of trying out a low-cost but well-evidenced cream as well as an expensive formulation.
#healthyaging
Top barrier repair moisturizers and key ingredients: https://www.honest.scot/skincare/the-top-skin-barrier-repair-moisturizers-and-how-they-could-boost-healthspan/
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Watch: The link between skin and lifespan youtu.be/lWF0OrEo5Kk
New Scientist article: newscientist.com/article/mg26134802-900-the-unexpected-ways-your-skin-impacts-your-health-and-longevity
Recommended skin barrier repair creams: shopmy.us/collections/1660889
Atopalm on Amazon go.shopmy.us/p-20617350
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro/overview
02:58 Inflammaging & skin
05:17 Skin barrier repair study
07:03 The cream used
07:25 My mum’s experience with OneSkin & Atopalm
10:58 Key ingredients for skin barrier repair
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
Scientists have found that moisturizers with some key ingredients can not only repair the skin barrier in older people but also lower inflammation levels and the risk of some diseases.
In this video I take a look at what the studies show, the ingredients to look out for in a barrier-repair moisturizer and I’ll share my mum’s experience of trying out a low-cost but well-evidenced cream as well as an expensive formulation.
#healthyaging
Top barrier repair moisturizers and key ingredients: https://www.honest.scot/skincare/the-top-skin-barrier-repair-moisturizers-and-how-they-could-boost-healthspan/
How I make a living from publishing my own content: https://www.honest.scot/news/how-i-make-a-living-from-publishing-my-own-content/
Watch: The link between skin and lifespan youtu.be/lWF0OrEo5Kk
New Scientist article: newscientist.com/article/mg26134802-900-the-unexpected-ways-your-skin-impacts-your-health-and-longevity
Recommended skin barrier repair creams: shopmy.us/collections/1660889
Atopalm on Amazon go.shopmy.us/p-20617350
I use affiliate links which means I earn a small commission on sales of any listed products. This helps fund my work but I will ALWAYS be HONEST about it.
The Honest Channel is hosted by me, Clare Johnston, a journalist dedicated to exploring skincare and healthy aging. Here's how you can support my work and access more content from me:
🤝 Join The Honest Channel and gain access to member posts and perks youtube.com/channel/UC4qU47VfUwFLDzolJEczYCA/join
✅ Subscribe for more episodes youtube.com/thehonestchannel
📖 Keep up with my articles on skincare and healthy aging http://www.honest.scot
🚨 Receive my monthly newsletter https://mailchi.mp/honest/the-honest-channel-newsletter
🛍️ Shop my recommended skin and health products shopmy.us/TheHonestChannel
🎧 Listen to the podcast with YouTube Music music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwJwOmOzK8TCgwdxtIqoamTih3Aoi9BTk
Spotify podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/clare-johnston0
Apple Podcasts podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-honest-channel-podcast/id1748748620
MY SKINCARE ROUTINE shopmy.us/collections/243245
MY DISCOUNT CODES: shopmy.us/collections/408618
HEALTHY AGING SUPPLEMENTS I TAKE: shopmy.us/collections/408665
JEWELRY WORN ON THE CHANNEL shopmy.us/collections/1135654
Connect with me on social media:
instagram.com/honestclare
twitter.com/ClareS_J
facebook.com/honestclare
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro/overview
02:58 Inflammaging & skin
05:17 Skin barrier repair study
07:03 The cream used
07:25 My mum’s experience with OneSkin & Atopalm
10:58 Key ingredients for skin barrier repair
Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice and should not be treated as a substitute for medical advice.
