Your skin barrier plays an important role in keeping your skin comfortable and looking its best. Even when you follow a thoughtful routine, a few small habits can leave your skin feeling unsettled or lacking its natural glow. In this guide, we highlight five common skincare mistakes that may affect your skin barrier and simple ways to look after it with caring formulas from Skin Be You.
1. Over-Exfoliating — Why Less Is More
Exfoliation helps to refresh the skin by removing surface buildup, but doing it too often can take away your skin’s natural oils. This may leave your skin feeling tight or looking uneven.
How to exfoliate safely
Try exfoliating one to two times per week and choose milder options that feel comfortable on the skin. Look for products designed to smooth and soften without causing discomfort.
Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
This toner helps to sweep away surface buildup and leaves your skin feeling refreshed and comfortable.
2. Using Hot Water: A Common Skin Barrier Mistake
Hot showers feel relaxing, but high temperatures remove essential oils from your skin, making it dry and sensitive.
Solution: Switch to lukewarm water and pat your skin dry. Lock in hydration with:
Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream
A rich moisturiser that helps the skin feel soft, supple and beautifully nourished.
3. Skipping Moisturiser
Many people skip moisturiser, thinking their skin doesn’t need it. Without a moisturiser, the skin barrier becomes vulnerable to environmental stressors, leading to dryness and irritation.
Pro tip: Use a barrier-boosting moisturiser daily, like:
iUnik Centella Calming Gel Cream
Hydrates and soothes the skin while reinforcing the skin barrier.
4. Using Harsh Cleansers
Cleansing is essential, but harsh cleansers that strip your skin of oils can damage the skin barrier over time.
Gentle cleansing alternative:
Cosrx Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser
A mild, pH-balanced cleanser that removes impurities without drying out your skin.
5. Overdoing Active Ingredients
Retinol, vitamin C, and acids are powerful skincare tools, but overusing them can irritate and weaken the skin barrier.
How to use actives safely: Introduce one product at a time and use gentle serums like:
AXIS Y Dark Spot Correcting Glow Serum
Targets dark spots and uneven skin tone without stressing your skin.
How to Protect and Repair Your Skin Barrier
Looking after your skin’s natural balance helps keep it looking smooth and comfortable day after day. Gentle cleansing, regular moisturising and thoughtful exfoliation can make a noticeable difference to how your skin looks and feels. Try to avoid products that seem too harsh or overuse strong actives, as this can leave your skin unsettled. With a simple routine and caring formulas from Skin Be You, your skin can maintain a soft, fresh and naturally radiant appearance.