Whilst there is much information on the importance of powerful acids, retinals and serums for anti-ageing the skin, there is a new  trend  among skincare companies also  developing products to  protect the  barrier of the skin.

I have always believed that the basic skincare protocols of cleaning, moisturising and applying SPF products is the basis of keeping the skin healthy and youthful and it is no wonder that as more and more skin care junkies are overloading their skins with  sometimes unsuitable products found in the internet, they  end up in our salons with really sensitized skins with impaired  skin barrier function.

At this point we have to start addressing the sensitivity first before we can prescribe anything more powerful to address signs of skin ageing .

Medik8 are just launching H.E.O  A TWO-STEP MASK:

Apply water-based gel before cream for optimised penetration and performance.

STEP 1: HUMECTANTS

Aqua blue hydrating gel, water magnets in the gel bind and draw moisture into the stratum corneum

STEP 2: EMOLLIENTS & OCCLUSIVES

Nourishing rich cream, emollients restore the lipid barrier and flaky skin to reduce TEWL. Occlusives lock in moisture and protect moisture loss.

Ideally this type of product would be applied  after cleansing in the evening  and left to work overnight. In the morning, you could apply:

Medik8 Advanced Day Total Protect SPF30

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