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05 / Concern guide

Barrier repair skincare for reactive skin.

When skin feels unusually tight, flaky or reactive, a smaller and gentler routine is often easier to manage than adding another active.

Barrier repair skincareSensitive skinCompromised barrier
Read time
4 min
Reviewed by
Dr. Hasia Al-KhubraMBChB, MRCGP · GMC-licensed doctor
The short answer

When skin feels tight, flaky or unusually reactive, simplify first. Use a gentle cleanser, a supportive moisturiser and daytime SPF before reintroducing stronger actives one at a time.

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What it is

The skin barrier helps retain water and limit exposure to irritants. Over-exfoliation, weather, prescription products and some skin conditions can leave skin feeling dry, tight or more reactive than usual.

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How we treat it

Begin with Glass Skin Cleansing Balm, follow with Miracle Cream, and use SPF as the final morning step. Keep the routine consistent and pause non-essential active products while the skin is uncomfortable.

Once the skin feels settled, reintroduce one targeted product at a time. Stop if irritation returns and seek individual advice for persistent burning, swelling, rash or a diagnosed skin condition.

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Who it is for

This guide is for skin that feels dry, tight, flaky or sensitised after an overly complex routine. It is also a useful reset before introducing a new targeted serum.