Sensitive skin · 4 min read ·
What is the skin barrier and how do you repair it?
Stinging, redness and flaking are often a damaged barrier. How to fix it.
Quick answer: The skin barrier keeps moisture in and irritants out. Repair it by simplifying your routine, pausing strong actives and using ceramide-rich moisturisers.
Signs of damage
Stinging, tightness, redness and sudden breakouts.
Common causes
Over-exfoliating, harsh cleansers and too many actives.
Repair
Gentle cleanser, barrier cream and SPF for two to four weeks.
Then rebuild
Reintroduce actives one at a time.
Common questions
How long does repair take?
Usually two to four weeks.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
