The skin barrier has become of great concern to people over the past year, as it should. Barrier-boosting facial products have been getting scooped off of shelves in droves to ensure the skin barrier is healthy and strong, which helps avoid things like irritation, dryness and redness. As the winter weather creeps closer, it’s time to spread the love to the rest of our skin—if you haven’t already. From serums to lotions, these are the body-care products you need to whip your skin barrier into shape.
Editor-loved products for a stronger skin barrier
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This freshly launched body oil is the newest addition to Isle of Paradise’s Beautifully Balanced trio. The oil melts into skin immediately helping strengthen the skin barrier, reduce redness and boost hydration.
BUY NOW - $22
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Board-certified dermatologist Ekta Yadav, MD calls this product “literally magic,” noting that it cleared some of her pesky flare-ups. The superplants in the formula including B and E vitamins, red algae, sea moss and ginseng are responsible for repairing the skin barrier and improving elasticity.
BUY ON IOTA - $39
BUY ON CREDO - $39
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This recent launch from Vaseline, and favorite of Olympian Jordan Chiles, deserves a gold medal in barrier boosting. Niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and ultra-hydrating lipids team up to help fortify the skin barrier.
BUY NOW - $9
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Yes, this is first and foremost a body sculpting serum with the goal of reducing the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks. However, it’s also clinically proven to strengthen the skin barrier, and we love a multi-benefit product to cut down on the number of steps in our routine.
BUY NOW - $48
7 / 10
This lightweight lotion is the relief your dry skin has been waiting for. It employs ceramides to repair the skin barrier from head to toe resulting in reduced breakouts, irritation and redness.
BUY ON KRAVEBEAUTY - $25
BUY ON AMAZON - $26
8 / 10
Skinfix is all about barrier boosting. This rich cream is especially great for the colder seasons. The mix of oils, colloidal oatmeal, ceramides and botanical cholesterol help feed and restore the skin barrier—nourishing it back to health.
BUY ON SKINFIX - $48
BUY ON AMAZON - $48
9 / 10
This ointment means business when it comes to soothing dry, itchy, flaking, irritated skin. In addition to reinforcing your skin’s natural lipid barrier it also creates an occlusive barrier to keep skin safe while it’s sensitive, making it a great option for post-procedure, eczema or psoriasis.
BUY ON SKINCEUTICALS - $25
BUY ON DERMSTORE - $25
10 / 10
This intensely nourishing salve is nothing short of a miracle for dry, irritated skin. It’s clinically proven to improve barrier function, hydration and skin texture with nourishing ingredients like marula butter, meadowfoam oil and cupuacu butter.
BUY ON AMAZON - $38
BUY ON SEPHORA - $38
