Unlocking skin cushioning through the form of ingredients, Dr Jo Mennie, Aesthetic Doctor and Women’s Health Specialist at GetHarley, recommends the best way to repair the skin barrier is to add moisture in the form of ceramides. “Ceramides act to seal the holes in the skin barrier, keep the water in, and reflect the external irritants out without feeling too rich or heavy. And for those with severely compromised barriers, focus on applying your ceramide moisturiser twice a day,” she advises. If you’re trying to repair a severely compromised barrier, Dr Mennie highlights that we should avoid foaming cleansers and heavily fragrance products.