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Methods: We investigated the therapeutic potential of peony flower extract (PFE) in the tape-stripping-induced mouse model with skin barrier damage. Skin surface imaging, hydration measurements, H&amp;E, proteomics, qPCR, and immunofluorescence were applied to clarify the potential mechanism of PFE in attenuating skin barrier impairment. Results: PFE significantly reduced erythema, TEWL, and edema while restoring epidermal architecture. Proteomics analysis identified cornified envelope formation and tight junction assembly as essential mechanisms in skin barrier repair. It increased the expression of key skin barrier proteins, including filaggrin (Flg), involucrin (Ivl), loricrin (Lor), claudin-1 (Cldn1), tight junction protein 1 (Tjp1), and occludin (Ocln). Conclusions: This study demonstrates that PFE restores skin barrier integrity by upregulating key structural proteins within the cornified envelope and tight junction. 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