@dr.mamina: Comment REPAIR for my go-to gentle products to help repair your skin barrier! Here are the signs your skin barrier might be compromised: 1️⃣ Redness or burning even with gentle products 2️⃣ Flakiness or rough texture (that dull, sandpapery feel) 3️⃣ Random breakouts/irritation in spots you don’t normally break out 4️⃣ Dehydration lines, aka your skin looks tired or deflated no matter the moisturizer And when it comes to repairing your barrier, look for: 💧 Ceramide- and lipid-rich moisturizers to reinforce the barrier 💧 Soothing ingredients (panthenol, cica) to calm irritation and support recovery 💧 Fragrance-free products Two underrated things that help it recover faster: 🌙 Sleep in an occlusive layer (like Vaseline) to lock in hydration overnight 🚿 Lukewarm water only + cut back on cleansing (yes, even the gentle ones) Your barrier can bounce back in days with the right care, sometimes the biggest flex is doing less. 🫶🏻 Stitch with @beccers_gordonn #dermatologist #skincare #skinbarrier #skinbarrierrepair #skinbarriercare

Dr. Mamina Turegano, MD

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