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Damaged Skin Barrier - How to Identify It and the Best Solution

Last updated: 2024-08-19

Is Your Skincare Routine Overloading Your Skin? Discover Why Less is More!

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What to look for

Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed your skin looking red and rough, or perhaps strangely shiny? Maybe the texture seemed off, or your pores appeared larger than usual. Or have breakouts become more frequent or more inflamed? You might be tempted to layer on more skincare products to combat these symptoms, but the solution could actually lie at the root of the problem: you are overloading your skin with too many active ingredients. It's possible that your skin is signaling it's oversaturated and overwhelmed.

The path to recovery for overloaded skin is straightforward and involves some key steps.

  • Pause Active Ingredients Stop using products with active ingredients like Vitamin C, retinoids, and exfoliants to give your skin a break.
  • Switch to Gentle, Restorative Products Use products containing soothing ingredients like ceramides, panthenol, and centella asiatica to accelerate skin healing.
  • Choose Acne-Prone Skin Friendly Products Opt for products that won't clog pores or increase oiliness. Our curated selection is designed to aid skin regeneration without causing breakouts.
  • Gradual Reintroduction of Actives Once your skin has fully recovered, slowly reintroduce mild active ingredients at lower frequencies and concentrations.

Reviews

Ceramide Cream 10000ppm

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What We Like

  • Contains 10,000ppm of ceramides, which help strengthen the skin barrier and improve hydration
  • Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin
  • Non-comedogenic formula

What to Consider

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The path to recovery is quite straightforward: it’s essential to pause using all active ingredients like Vitamin C, retinoids, and exfoliants. Don't be afraid to step back from your usual treatments and switch to gentle, restorative products that help accelerate healing. Look for ingredients like ceramides, panthenol, and centella asiatica. Finding such products for acne-prone skin can be challenging, which is why we have curated a selection guaranteed not to clog pores or increase oiliness while assisting in skin regeneration. Lastly, once your skin is fully recovered, you can gradually reintroduce mild actives at lower frequencies and concentrations.

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