Aajkal skincare me actives ka trend hai—AHA/BHA, retinol, vitamin C. Problem tab hoti hai jab sab kuch ek saath use ho jaye. Skin barrier ka kaam hota hai moisture ko lock karna aur irritants ko bahar rakhna. Jab barrier damage hota hai, skin suddenly tight, itchy, red, aur patchy feel karne lagti hai. Even normal moisturizer bhi sting kar sakta hai.
Common mistake: daily scrubbing + active serum + harsh facewash. Over-cleansing se natural oils nikal jaate hain. Another culprit: “just one more peel” mindset. Result? Breakouts, burning, flaking, aur dullness.
Barrier repair ka simple plan (7–14 days):
- Gentle cleanser (no strong fragrance)
- Basic moisturizer with ceramides/glycerin
- Sunscreen daily (very important)
- Actives pause: retinol, acids, scrubs stop
- Lukewarm water only (hot water avoid)
Night me thick moisturizer ya petrolatum-based occlusive (thoda sa) dry areas par helpful hota hai. Skin ko time do—barrier repair overnight magic nahi hota.Kab dermatologist?
Agar severe redness, swelling, pus-like acne, eczema patches, ya 2 weeks me no improvement—professional guidance better. Ek strong active ko “stronger” karke fix karna usually problem ko worse karta hai. Calm + consistent routine hi recovery ka shortcut hai.