Ruined Your Skin Barrier?

A compromised skin barrier IS NO FUN!

You know your skin barrier is kaput…

• Dryness: when your skin barrier is compromised, the skin loses more water, resulting in dry, flaky, or rough skin. 

• Redness and irritation: a compromised skin barrier can become more susceptible to irritation, resulting in redness, inflammation, even itching or burning sensations. 

• Sensitivity: if your previously well-behaved skin has become more sensitive to external factors such as sun exposure, wind, and pollution, you’ve possibly got an impaired skin barrier. 

• Breakouts: A weakened skin barrier can make your skin more prone to breakouts, as bacteria and other impurities can more easily penetrate the skin and cause havoc. 

• Patchy, uneven skin texture: A compromised skin barrier can also lead to an uneven skin texture, with areas of roughness or unevenness on the surface of the skin. 

You've Already Ballsed Up Your Barrier? Help Is At Hand! 

If it seems like your barrier is in a bad way, it's important to take steps to repair it and improve its overall health and appearance. 

Here’s how: 

1. Avoid harsh skincare products that can further damage the skin barrier. Particularly, avoid products that contain alcohol, fragrances and other ingredients that feel “spicy” as soon as they touch your skin. You might also want to lay off any “active” skincare, like retinol-containing products, until your skin it back to normal. 

2. Moisturise regularly to ensure your skin is hydrated. Look for unscented moisturisers that contain ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, or glycerin. These can help repair and strengthen the skin barrier. 

3. Use gentle cleansers. A gentle, non-foaming cleanser that won't strip your skin of its natural oils is ideal. Look out for cleansers that are pH-balanced and free from sulphates and other harsh ingredients. Cream, oil or balm cleansers are good options to support skin barrier repair. 

4. Add barrier-supporting ingredients in your routine. There are certain ingredients that can help to repair and strengthen the skin barrier, including niacinamide, panthenol, peptides and allantoin. Look for serums and moisturisers that contain these ingredients and don't be stingy when applying them. 

5. Lay off the exfoliating. Really. That's probably what got you in this mess in the first place. Over-exfoliating can further damage the skin barrier, so hold off exfoliating products until your skin feels happy. 

6. Protect your skin from environmental stressors like UV radiation, pollution and wind as they can further damage your skin barrier. You may need a thicker moisturiser during the repair phase.

7. Have patience. Repairing a compromised skin barrier takes time, so be patient and consistent with your skincare routine. 

If your skin is still struggling, book a consultation with me and I can help get your skin back on track.

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