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Barrier Repair Skincare for Sensitive Skin: Products & Tips That Actually Helped Me Heal
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items After struggling with redness, dryness, and products that made my skin worse, I finally started focusing on repairing my skin barrier. These products helped me rebuild moisture, reduce irritation, and feel confident in my skin again.
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✨Tips
✨Product Recommedations
Here are the products I actually use in my skincare routine to combat dry, flaky skin and to repair my skin barrier.
This toner feels like a lightweight cushion for my skin. It’s packed with ceramides and doesn’t sting, even when my skin is freshly cleansed and dry. I use it after washing my face to prep for moisturizer and give my skin that first layer of hydratio...
TONYMOLY - Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner
This is my favorite body scrub to use when it feels like there is dead skin piled on top of each other. This body scrub helps my skin feel rejuvenated and fresh without being too rough. This may not be recommended, but I like to use it on my face as ...
Glycolic Body Scrub | KP & Body Acne Treatment
I’ve repurchased this so many times. It’s unscented and full of ceramides and hyaluronic acid that support a strong barrier. I use it morning and night when my skin is feeling tight, flaky, or extra sensitive. It layers well under SPF and never clogs...
CeraVe - 16.0 oz Moisturizing Cream Body and Face ...
Red light therapy has been one of the biggest game-changers for my skin barrier. It helps calm inflammation, support healing, and reduce redness , especially after barrier damage or flare-ups. I use this 2–3 times per week, and it always makes my ski...
Yahi Red Light Therapy LED Face & Neck Mask
This is my final step at night when I want to seal everything in. It prevents transepidermal water loss and protects my skin while I sleep. I especially use it after I’ve overdone it on exfoliants or when my cheeks are dry and tight from weather or s...
Vaseline - 6 Products
This moisturizer along with my mochi toner and Vaseline have done wonders for my dry skin. Before, I felt like within 2 hours of applying my skin care I needed to reapply moisturizer because my skin was that dry. This product helps me stay moisturize...
La Roche-Posay - Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer with ...
When I needed a cleanser that wouldn’t strip or sting my already fragile skin, this became my go-to. It’s creamy, non-foaming, and leaves my skin soft instead of tight!
Lipikar AP+ Cleansing Oil for Face & Body
I switch to this body wash whenever my skin can’t handle anything scented or stripping. It’s gentle, fragrance-free, and leaves my skin feeling surprisingly soft without any squeaky-clean tightness. The formula cleans without stripping, which makes i...
Amazon.com: Vaseline Body Wash
I originally bought this sunscreen as a fun little gimmick purchase. However, I found out it's a good sunscreen that doesn't irritate my skin.
Classic Whip SPF 30 Sunscreen Mousse - Vacation
✨Tips
Here are a couple of tips for managing dry, flaky skin
This may not work for everyone, but my skin barrier was so compromised and dry that I needed to slug my face almost daily to keep moisture in. I recommend this technique for anyone who may be struggling to keep moisture in their skin.
What Is Slugging in Skincare
This tip helps calm my skin. Cold showers aren’t my favorite, but when my skin is dry, flaky, and burning I find a cool shower before my skin care routine allows my skin to keep the moisture in.
The Benefits Of Taking Cold Showers For Your Skin | SkinMindBalance
At times when my skin barrier was extremely compromised, I would still apply full coverage foundation and concealer. It was painful, and the after math wasn’t worth it. Now, I have my tools for calming my sensitive skin, but if I can, I would avoid m...
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