moisture barrier repair

27 Jan

Hello :) What are the best products to repair my moisture barrier after retinol application completely destroyed my skin, inducing the rosacea i am prone to (my parents both have it). I have learned from google that I should use a gentle cream cleanser, water infusing toner and essence, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and a good moisturizer. Is that accurate and which products do you suggest?

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User maria commented 1 Feb ago

Hello! Sorry to hear your skin is in trouble. The most important part of restoring your skin barrier is leaving your skin alone to a large extent. In other words, it is best to use as few products as possible, with each one having a simple, minimalistic formulation. #1 product you need is a non-irritating moisturizer. Here are a few good options. All of them already contain good humectants (e.g. hyaluronic acid, glycerin) and niacinamide, so you don't need additional products : https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/cerave-skin-renewing-night-cream-to-soften-skin https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/olay-total-effects-anti-aging-fragrance-free-moisturizer https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/paulas-choice-clear-oil-free-moisturizer https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/cosrx-honey-ceramide-full-moisture-cream https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/cerave-moisturising-cream https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/e-l-f-cosmetics-superhydrate-moisturizer When you go outside or sit next to a window, you need to use a sunscreen. A zinc-oxide based sunscreen would be the most gentle option (it's best to wear a hat as well if you are in a direct sun). A few options: https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/skinmedica-essential-defense-mineral-shield-broad-spectrum-spf-35 https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/skinceuticals-sheer-physical-uv-defense-spf50 https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/epionce-ultra-shield-lotion-spf-50 https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/babo-botanicals-clear-zinc-sunscreen-spf-30 It's a good idea to cleanse your skin once per day, at night, and it is definitely needed if you've used a sunscreen. A few options of gentle cleansers: https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/avene-antirougeurs-clean-cleanser https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/the-ordinary-squalane-cleanser https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/la-roche-posay-la-roche-posay-toleriane-dermo-cleanser-sensitive-skin. You don't really need additional essences, toners or serums - in fact, it is better to keep your skincare to the minimum, and give your skin at least 4-6 weeks to recover before you judge the results. Best of luck to you!