Udisha
Your products suddenly feel different
If you usual skincare and make-up products suddenly start burning, then the protective lipid layer of your skin has broken down which makes the product ingredients percolate too deep. To repair the skin barrier, apply hydrating serums and moisturisers and try to avoid make-up till your skin is healed.
Your skin looks shiny but feels dry
When the skin barrier is disrupted, it becomes uneven and light cannot reflect equally. This leads the moisture to escape and while your skin has the glaze and appears healthy, it is actually severely dehydrated and irritable.
Unexpected breakouts
This is probably the most telling sign that your skin barrier is damaged. When you skin surface is cracked, bacteria and other germs and pollutants can easily sneak beneath the surface, causing inflammation. So, if you suddenly see pimples or rashes, despite an unchanged routine, it is time to take care of the skin barrier.
Persistent roughness
Damaged skin carrier makes it difficult for the dead skin to shed off in the usual process. This leads to a rough skin that often appears patchy. If applying thick layers of creams is not fixing it, stop trying that any further because your skin is lacking the structure to lock in moisture.