If your skin feels tight, reactive, or suddenly sensitive to products that once worked, your skin barrier may need a little extra care. The skin barrier – your body’s first layer of protection – keeps moisture in and external stressors out. When it’s compromised, it can quickly become dry, inflamed, and prone to redness.

Common Signs of a Weakened Skin Barrier

• Redness or sensitivity after applying skincare
• Rough patches or flakiness
• New breakouts or irritation
• Skin that feels tight, hot, or easily flushed

A strong skin barrier is fundamental to healthy, glowing skin. It not only helps retain hydration but also supports the effectiveness of your professional treatments and daily skincare routine.

Our Clinic-Favourite Formulas for Barrier Repair

At Injxu Face + Skin, barrier repair is all about calming, hydrating, and restoring balance with formulations that are grounded in science and gentle on the skin.

• Cleansing Complex – iS Clinical: A lightweight, ph-balanced gel cleanser that deeply purifies without stripping the skin, leaving it clean and balanced.
• Pro-Heal Serum Advance+ – iS Clinical: Features stabilised Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and olive leaf extract to help calm redness and strengthen the skin over time.
• SHEALD Recovery Balm – iS Clinical: A reparative moisture balm designed to comfort and protect compromised, dry, or post-treatment skin with rich, soothing hydration.
• C.R. Recovery – pHformula: Available only via in-clinic prescription, C.R. Recovery targets visible redness and sensitivity using ingredients like lactobionic acid and azeloglycine, helping to support natural skin repair and hydration.
• P.O.S.T. Recovery Cream – pHformula: Available only via in-clinic prescription, P.O.S.T. Recovery Cream is a rich, ultra-soothing moisturiser that delivers immediate and long-lasting hydration while supporting the skin’s protective barrier after environmental stress or in-clinic resurfacing.

Building a Healthier Skin Barrier

Repairing the barrier means taking a step back from harsh actives and focusing on hydration, nourishment, and consistency. Gentle daily cleansing, antioxidant support, and restorative ingredients like ceramides, panthenol, and lactobionic acid can help return the skin to balance.

Your homecare routine plays an integral role in how your skin feels and functions. Choosing formulations that complement your professional skin treatments helps maintain results and keeps your skin resilient long-term.