how i HEALED my skin barrier in 4 days (it worked insanely well), by Mae Alice Suzuki on YouTube. 25 min 6 s.
- Video length
- 25 min 6 s
- Time to do it
- 4 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Stop all actives at once: retinol, acids, vitamin C, scrubs and strong exfoliating pads. Your skin needs a break from anything that stings or tingles.
Wash with lukewarm water and a gentle non-foaming cleanser. Skip cleansing in the morning if your skin feels tight, and pat dry with a clean towel.
Apply a ceramide moisturizer to damp skin morning and night. Look for ceramides, panthenol, glycerin or madecassoside on the label and layer a second coat on dry patches.
Protect your skin physically: wear sunscreen every day, add a hat outdoors and avoid wind, hot showers and rough washcloths.
Keep your face out of direct heat. Lower shower temperature, skip saunas and steam rooms, and avoid sitting close to heaters for the first few days.
If you use red or green LED light therapy, keep sessions short and at low intensity. Stop if your skin feels warm or irritated.
Sleep seven to nine hours and manage stress with short walks or breathing exercises. Skin repairs itself mostly at night.
Support recovery from inside: drink water, eat protein and colourful vegetables, and avoid alcohol and very spicy food if your skin flares.
Tips and common mistakes
Patch test any new product on your inner arm for 24 hours before using it on your face.
More products is not better here. Stick to cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen until redness fades.
Do not scrub off flaking skin. Let it shed on its own or you will restart the irritation.
See a dermatologist if you have swelling, oozing, fever or no improvement after a week.
Questions
How long does a damaged skin barrier take to heal?
Most mild cases calm down in three to seven days with gentle care. Severe reactions or ongoing conditions need a doctor.
Can I wear makeup while my barrier heals?
It is best to skip foundation and heavy makeup for a few days. If you must, use a light product and remove it gently with a mild cleanser.
Which ingredients should I avoid right now?
Avoid retinol, AHAs, BHAs, fragrance, essential oils and alcohol-heavy toners until your skin stops stinging.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
