Gritty Pretty (GP): Hi James! Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of us have been experiencing a compromised skin barrier (due to overdoing it on the acids and exfoliants front while we were all cooped up at home). What are some signs we should be looking for in our skin when the barrier has been compromised?
James Vivian (JV): COVID-19 definitely resulted in pros and cons for the skin and our industry. Spending more time at home than usual, as well as in front of the computer screen, meant that people’s attention moved towards their skin and people began to invest in skincare to help target their concerns, as well as to use for moments of self-care. On the flip side, with the strength and power that some skincare can offer today, some people were pushing their skin beyond its limits, resulting in impaired skin barriers and sensitive, sore and inflamed skin.