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Barrier Repair Protocol
What is a compromised skin barrier?
Think of your skin barrier as your skin’s protective shield. It keeps moisture in and helps keep irritation out. Shaving, harsh products, too much scrubbing, sun exposure, dry weather or even hot showers can weaken it, leaving your skin feeling tight, dry, flaky, red or unusually sensitive. You may even notice that products you normally use suddenly sting or irritate your skin.
A mildly compromised barrier may begin feeling better within a few days with the right products, but more complete recovery often takes 5–12 weeks with proper care, but could take longer.
Professional Care Plan:
Bespoke Facial
While your barrier recovers, we recommend our Bespoke Facial with a focus on hydration, comfort and barrier support. Avoid harsh exfoliation, peels and other aggressive treatments until your skin has recovered.
Recommended Frequency:
Schedule a Bespoke Facial at Eros Bodyworks every 3–4 weeks for 6–12 weeks, or as recommended by your esthetician. Your skin can be reassessed along the way so your professional treatments and home-care routine evolve as your barrier improves.
What we're aiming for:
Right now, your skin needs less stimulation and more support. The goal is to reduce irritation, replenish moisture and give your protective barrier time to recover. That means temporarily stepping back from strong exfoliation, retinol and aggressive treatments while focusing on gentle cleansing, hydration, barrier-supporting ingredients and daily sun protection.
A simple + effective routine:
You don’t need a shelf full of products. For now, keep it simple: cleanse, moisturize and protect your skin from the sun. A few well-chosen products used consistently can do more for a compromised barrier than a complicated routine.
AM
1. CLEANSE
A gentle cream or hydrating cleanser.
2. MOISTURIZE
A ceramide-rich moisturizer.
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3. SUNSCREEN
Broad-spectrum, SPF 30+
PM
1. CLEANSE
A gentle cream or hydrating cleanser.
2. MOISTURIZE
A ceramide-rich moisturizer.​
Your Recommended Routine
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