The Role of Palmitoleic Acid in Skin Health: A Biomimetic Approach to Barrier Function and Repair
The human skin serves as a metabolically active interface that acts as the primary physical barrier against external threats, regulating transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and maintaining microbial homeostasis. Disruptions in the skin’s lipid matrix—composed of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids—are…