Barrier repair: what is it and why do you need it

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Barrier repair: what is it and why do you need it

Is your skin red, itchy, rough, discoloured or flaking? You might have a damaged skin barrier, the outermost layer of your skin, the barrier acts as a protector for our delicate skin, keeping out nasties like pollution and dirt. Using too many active products and retinoids can compromise the barrier which leads to unsettled and irritated skin, but don’t stress, you can repair it by simplifying your routine and injecting hydration. Here are a few…