Barrier repair is key for healthy skin

Your skin barrier is your first line of defence, protecting against environmental stressors, moisture loss, and irritation.

When compromised, it can lead to dryness, sensitivity, and premature aging. Strengthening and maintaining this protective layer is essential for healthy, glowing skin.

Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Collection

Glow Recipe’s latest innovations—Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser (€28.60) and Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum (€46.33)—are designed to nourish, replenish, and fortify the skin barrier. Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser gently removes impurities, excess oil, makeup, and sunscreen while reinforcing the skin’s natural defences.

Infused with ceramides, prebiotics, and colloidal oatmeal, it supports good bacteria while calming redness caused by dehydration. Avocado Ceramide Recovery Serum is a powerful elixir that restores hydration, reduces inflammation, and strengthens the skin barrier. Its potent blend of ceramides, avocado extract, and soothing botanicals makes it ideal for stressed, reactive skin in need of replenishment.

Dermalogica Stressed Skin Recovery System

A compromised barrier often results in dullness, dehydration, and signs of premature aging. Dermalogica’s Stressed Skin Recovery System (RRP €144) is designed to tackle these concerns with two targeted treatments. The first is Multivitamin Power Recovery Cream - a deeply nourishing cream that restores, hydrates, and strengthens the skin barrier. Second is the Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque – a powerful treatment packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and reparative ingredients to soothe and rejuvenate. Together, they repair and protect, reducing signs of stress while preventing future skin damage.

Sásta Skin

For those looking to restore balance and support the skin’s microbiome, the Sásta Skin Health Gift Box (RRP €45) offers an effective solution. It features the brand’s best-selling Microbiome Booster Serum, formulated with prebiotics and postbiotics to restore and strengthen the skin’s natural barrier.

This powerful serum:

• Supports good bacteria while keeping harmful bacteria at bay

• Deeply hydrates and protects against environmental damage

• Revitalises and nourishes the skin for a radiant, healthy glow

Strengthen and protect

To maintain a strong and healthy skin barrier, follow these expert tips:

• Use gentle cleansers – Harsh foaming agents can strip the skin, so opt for nourishing formulas

• Incorporate ceramides – These essential lipids help repair and maintain the skin’s protective layer

• Hydrate and nourish – Barrier-supporting ingredients like hyaluronic acid, prebiotics, and ceramides help lock in moisture

• Protect with SPF – UV exposure is one of the biggest culprits in barrier damage, so daily sun protection is a must.

By incorporating barrier-repairing skincare into your routine, you can restore balance, reduce sensitivity, and achieve a healthier, more resilient complexion.