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GLOSSARY : For sensitive or sun allergy-prone skin

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Corneal layer

The corneal layer or stratum corneum is located at the surface of the epidermis. It actually is the outer layer of the epidermis. It is therefore in direct contact with the surrounding environment. It is essentially made up of dead cells known as corneocytes that are the result of epidermic differentiation.

This word also belongs to the categories Sensitive, dehydrated skin, Extremely dry, irritated and atopic skin, Sun for everyone, Dry and uncomfortable skin, Dry to very dry skin, Intolerant skin, Dry and rough skin, Children's skin and the sun, Skin prone to redness, Oily skin with imperfections, Signs of age, wrinkles, firmness, Pigmentation problems, Irritated skin, Sebaceous scaly patches, Skin sensitive to shaving.