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🫧the “I fucked up my skin barrier” recovery kit
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items My skin barrier has been through some things. This is my little recovery routine for when my skin is dry, irritated, sensitive or just completely over it. I’m keeping things simple, gentle and boring until my skin calms the hell down — because someti...
Sections
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step 1. stop making it worse
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step 2. protect the barrier
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step 3. hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
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step 4. never skip SPF
step 1. stop making it worse
keep your cleanser gentle and let your skin breathe
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The cleanser I reach for when my skin is being dramatic. Super gentle, doesn't leave my skin feeling tight or stripped. Basically the skincare equivalent of putting your skin in bed and telling it everything's going to be okay.
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser
step 2. protect the barrier
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My little skin-soothing saviour. It’s lightweight, calming and layers beautifully under moisturizer — exactly what I want when I’m trying to keep my routine simple.
Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Serum
step 3. hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
give your skin what it’s begging for. lots of hydration, no actives. this is not the time to be doing the most
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My go-to when my skin needs a little peace and quiet. Lightweight, soothing and super easy to layer — exactly what I want when my skin barrier is feeling sensitive and I don’t want to overload it.
Dr. Althea 345 Relief Cream
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The ultimate “please calm down” cream. I reach for this when my skin is irritated, dry or just completely over it. Thick, comforting and perfect for those days when I need to let my skin recover.
Cicaplast Balm B5: a Barrier Repair Cream
step 4. never skip SPF
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Especially when my skin is sensitive, I want an SPF that feels comfortable and doesn't make me want to skip it. Protect your barrier, babes — future you will thank you.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Multi-Defense Fluid SPF 50+