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It’s easy to ruin your skin barrier. One day, you go a little too hard on the self-care masks and treatments, and the next, your skin is sensitive and red. Fortunately, it’s almost as easy to repair it. Yes, it will take time and patience, but it will be okay. Trust us.
We had the experts break down how to repair your skin barrier, along with some products you can use overnight. Plus, you don’t have to pay full price for some of the best products out there. Below, we’ve rounded up everything you can save on to repair your skin.
Dermstore
It’s the last day to shop and restock during Dermstore’s sale. We’ve already picked out some of our favorites, like this cream from Avène. It features the brand’s soothing thermal water, and senior shopping editor Bianca Nieves calls it a miracle for her eczema-prone skin.
Kiehl’s
One of the trademarks of a damaged skin barrier is transepidermal water loss. That’s a fancy way of saying your skin gets very dry. To moisturize it accordingly, this lightweight cream packs on hydrating ingredients like squalane and ceramides to lock in the much-needed moisture.
Amazon
An obvious addition to this list. This viral essence is a favorite for hydrating and repairing the skin’s barrier, and it’s under $20.
The last thing you want when your skin is irritated is to make it worse by using cleansers that strip and dry your skin. Cetaphil’s gentle skin cleanser is a tried-and-true option that will never let you (or your skin) down.
Sunscreen is always a necessity. However, if you’ve damaged your skin with heavy actives, avoid further damage by applying a lightweight sunscreen. This one from EltaMD has niacinamide to help boost the barrier and soothe acne-prone skin.
CVS
One of my favorite ways to lock in moisture is by slugging. This heavy-duty ointment from CeraVe is the last step in my nightly routine to keep my skin looking dewy in the morning.
Sephora
Accompany the brand’s best-selling pimple patches with this post-breakout solution. Formulated with retinol alternative bakuchiol and ceramides, this helps to smooth and brighten while hydrating.
Soko Glam
With a blend of ingredients like centella asiatica, madecassoside, allantoin, and hyaluronic acid, this K-beauty favorite is ideal for soothing inflamed skin.
Urban Outfitters
Perfect for traveling or trying a few of the brand’s best sellers, this little set has some of its most hydrating products, including the brightening eye cream and hydrating serum.
Youth to the People
Behold one of my favorite serums. It instantly hydrates and adds a glow to your skin, thanks to its blend of superfood ingredients to help boost the skin barrier. It truly leaves my skin incredibly dewy.
