You can do all the facial massage. Use every trending serum. Follow a 10-step skincare routine down to the letter. But if you’re not taking care of your skin barrier? It could all mean nothing. That vital layer is so much more than the latest buzzword in beauty. It is the gatekeeper of your skin's overall health. It’s what keeps hydration in, damage out, and your products actually working. If you ignore it, you could be fuelling the very issues you’re trying to fix: breakouts, redness, dryness, dullness. So, if you’ve never thought about your skin barrier before, this is the moment to start.
Luckily, here on the Marie Claire beauty desk, we have years' worth of skincare knowledge and a black book of experts in our possession to help clear things up. Here's your ultimate skin barrier guide...
