Understanding Your Skin Barrier

The Foundation of Healthy, Resilient Skin

The skin barrier is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — aspects of skin health. It’s the outermost layer of your skin, responsible for keeping moisture in and irritants out. When it’s functioning well, your skin feels calm, hydrated, and resilient. When it’s compromised, everything feels a little harder: sensitivity increases, breakouts linger, and products don’t perform the way they should.

A healthy barrier isn’t created through intense routines or constant exfoliation. It’s built through consistency, nourishment, and choosing ingredients that support the skin rather than overwhelm it.

In the clinic, I focus on restoring and strengthening the barrier before moving into corrective work. This creates a foundation for long‑term results and ensures your skin responds well to treatment.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll share more about the signs of a compromised barrier, the ingredients that help repair it, and the small daily habits that make the biggest difference.

Kerry