Why Your Skin Barrier Matters More Than Any Treatment
If your skin is dry, irritated, breaking out, or suddenly “reactive,” the issue is often a weakened skin barrier, not a lack of treatments. Your skin barrier’s job is to: • Lock in moisture • Keep irritants and bacteria out • Support healing and cell turnover When the barrier is compromised, even the best products can start to burn, sting, or make things worse. Ingredients that help strengthen the skin barrier 👇 Look for products with: • Ceramides – repair and rebuild the barrier • Cholesterol + fatty acids – restore balance • Niacinamide – reduces inflammation and supports barrier repair • Panthenol (B5) – soothes and hydrates • Squalane – mimics skin’s natural oils • Colloidal oatmeal – calms irritation and itching Barrier repair isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what your skin actually needs. 👉 Does your skin feel tight, irritated, or sensitive right now? Drop a 🧴 if barrier repair needs to be your focus.