topic Re: Skin barrier in Beauty

Skin barrier

Natureluvr — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:43:25 GMT

This morning I got out of the shower and had to take a call so I didn’t put on my facial moisturizer right away (which I always do) and after about 10 min, I went to put it on and my skin looked awful! Dry, tight and wrinkly. So despite all the moisturizing products that usually leave my face looking fresh and moist, is that just like a bandaid hiding my truly dry skin? Is this a skin barrier issue? Does this happen with any of you?

Re: Skin barrier

JudyL — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:47:41 GMT

I'm sure one of the more knowledgeable posters than me will chime in but my first thought is - maybe you are using the wrong cleanser? It sounds like your cleanser could be drying your skin.

Re: Skin barrier

SilleeMee — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 17:55:07 GMT

I agree with @JudyL about the cleanser being problematic. Also, cleansing and bathing while using hot or very warm water is the most common cause of dry skin.

Re: Skin barrier

Natureluvr — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:09:20 GMT

Thank you.

I use a cleansing balm and lukewarm water to cleanse at night and just a light rinse in the morning. I do use azaelic acid for melasma and also tretinoin, so maybe I need to use those less frequently?

Re: Skin barrier

SilleeMee — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:33:44 GMT

Both azelaic acid and tret dry the skin out. You might consider using a barrier (recovery) cream during the daytime to help restore your outer layer of facial skin which has been compromised by the use of acids. If you have redness/irritation then you might need to do that for a few days or more until the redness subsides. Damaged, red and irritated barriers can sometimes take weeks to recover. The older you are, the longer it takes.

Re: Skin barrier

Natureluvr — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:40:08 GMT

@SilleeMee ~ Do you have a recommendation for a recovery cream? I also use vitamin C in the AM, so do you think I should lay off that for some time as well? Thank you!

Re: Skin barrier

Icegoddess — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:58:10 GMT

I am NOT giving up hot showers or wash rags on my face. Breathing in that warm moist air helps my sinuses, and a hot shower one of the pleasures in life for someone as cold-natured as I am. I hate that moment when I have to turn off the water and open that shower door and the cold (relatively speaking) air rushes in.

I don't put my moisturizer on wet skin. In fact, I usually apply my serum and then go back later and apply my moisturizer.

First thing out of the shower for me is to apply body lotion/butter, sometimes oil first depending on how dry I feel the air is. I never apply to wet skin. Body butter and water don't play well together, IMO. Only on damp skin.

Re: Skin barrier

SilleeMee — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:06:34 GMT

@Natureluvr wrote:
@SilleeMee~ Do you have a recommendation for a recovery cream? I also use vitamin C in the AM, so do you think I should lay off that for some time as well? Thank you!

@Natureluvr

CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is a good one.

I wouldn't stop with your products if there's no red or inflamed skin. Dry, flaky and tight skin just needs some extra help in the barrier department. Just continue on with your routine and add the barrier cream in place of your regular moisturizer. It might only take a few days of that and then you can adjust using that barrier cream whenever you feel the need.

Re: Skin barrier

Natureluvr — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 19:21:11 GMT

Thanks for your suggestions @SilleeMee. I really appreciate it!

Re: Skin barrier

zitawins — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:33:30 GMT

@Natureluvr I just started using the Ordinary's Vitamin C serum and found it rather irritating first time around. I know it's good for the skin, but I will limit usage to every other night. I, too, have very dry skin and use my Estee Lauder serum and moisturizing creams faithfully.

Re: Skin barrier

Natureluvr — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:38:23 GMT

Thanks @monicakm. I do use a hydrating essence by Missha and the snail stuff (lol) and then a moisturizer. I think I’m going to try the CeraVe cream and hope it helps my skin barrier.

Re: Skin barrier

SilleeMee — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 22:17:16 GMT

There is one type of VC that doesn't irritate the skin and it's highly effective (works at 3%). It's an oil-based derivative, THDA, skin-barrier friendly and absorbs much better/easier than any other kind of VC. THDA has a neutral pH so you can layer it with other products w/o concern.

This is one I use. There are several posters here who have recently tried it and really like it. This one contains THDA plus a glycerin-attached form of ascorbic acid which is stable and provides a humectant.

The Lab Direct Power Punch VC Serum - 2 ounce bottle (less than $10 + tax/sh)

from ShopLC dot com

ETA- This has a 2-year shelf life.