I've been talking about the barrier for many years now and I'm not sure if people really know that much about what I've been ranting on about. I thought I'd talk more today about it and hope it makes some sense.
Ever wondered why some people seem to have effortlessly glowing skin while others struggle with dryness, irritation, or breakouts? The secret isn’t just about good genes or expensive skincare—it’s about the health of your skin barrier and microbiome.
If you’ve never heard of them before (or you have but aren’t quite sure what they do), don’t worry! I’m here to break it all down in a way that’s easy to understand—plus, I’ll introduce you to an exciting new product that helps keep your skin barrier strong and healthy.
What Is Your Skin Barrier? (And Why Should You Care?)
Think of your skin barrier as a brick wall. The bricks are your skin cells, and the mortar holding them together is a mix of fats, ceramides, and natural moisturizing factors.
This barrier:
Keeps moisture in – Preventing dehydration and flakiness
Keeps irritants out – Blocking pollution, bacteria, and harsh chemicals
Prevents sensitivity – A strong barrier means fewer reactions and inflammation
What Is The Skin Microbiome?
Your skin isn’t just made up of skin cells—it’s also home to billions of friendly bacteria. These bacteria form your skin microbiome, which acts like a shield against harmful germs, helps balance oil production, and keeps inflammation under control. Similar to the one in your gut.
But here’s the problem…
Harsh skincare habits can wipe out these good bacteria, leaving your skin vulnerable to breakouts, redness, and irritation.
What Damages Your Skin Barrier & Microbiome?
You might be unknowingly damaging your skin every single day! Here are some of the biggest culprits:
Harsh Cleansers & Face Wipes – Strip away natural oils and disrupt your microbiome
Over-Exfoliation (Scrubs, Peels, Brushes) – Weakens the barrier, making skin more sensitive
Dermaplaning & HydraFacials – These treatments remove dead skin cells but can also temporarily strip the skin’s protective layer
Pollution & UV Damage – Environmental aggressors break down the skin’s defenses
So what will this lead to? Dehydration, breakouts, redness, and premature aging.
How To Repair & Protect Your Skin Barrier
If your skin feels tight, rough, or irritated, your barrier is crying out for help! Here’s how to fix it:
Use a gentle, microbiome-friendly mist (more on this below!)
Ditch face wipes and harsh scrubs – Opt for a gentle cleanser instead (I love the Nimue Cleansing Gel or the Revision Papaya Enzyme Cleanser)
Avoid over-exfoliating – Cut back on peels and physical scrubs
Use barrier-repairing ingredients – Look for prebiotics, ceramides, and hydrating formulas
Keep your skin hydrated – Dehydration = a weaker barrier
Meet Your Skin’s New Best Friends: Nimue's Skinbiotic Moisture Mist and Pre & Post Serum
If your skin barrier needs a little TLC, these are the products for you! T
The Nimue Skinbiotic Moisture Mist is a refreshing, barrier-strengthening mist packed with prebiotic ingredients to:
Support your skin’s microbiome – Restoring good bacteria for healthier skin
Hydrate & soothe – Instantly refreshing, perfect for sensitive or dry skin
Protect against pollution & environmental damage – Keeping skin strong and resilient
You can spritz this on any time of day—after cleansing, before moisturiser, or even over makeup for a quick skin refresh.
It also works really well combined with the Nimue Pre & Post Serum. The Pre & Post Serum is an incredibly hydrating product that is designed to help repair the skin's barrier. I love this product for clients who have been using some products that maybe a little too harsh or have had some treatments that could damage the barrier. These two products together can really help repair any barrier damage that might have been caused from all the things mentioned above and more.
How To Maintain A Healthy Barrier?
So repairing the barrier is one thing but we also need to maintain that healthy barrier too! Don't forget to wear your Nimue Sun-C SPF 40 or the SPF 50 Environmental Shield each day. These will help protect your skin from those harmful UV rays and also free radical damage. The Environmental Shield can also help protect against Blue light and also Infra-Red damage too.
If you're out and about a lot and your skin is exposed to a lot of free radical damage or changes in temperature (think city workers, smokers, dog walking, skiing, hot, beach holidays etc) then the Nimue Element Barrier is a Godsend in giving you that extra layer of protection. This would be applied after your SPF to keep your barrier intact and your skin healthy.
Not Sure Where To Start? Book a Skin Check-In With Me
Not sure if your skin barrier is damaged? Need help choosing the right products? My Skin Check-In is a free service that I offer. We can create a new personalised skincare plan, assess your skin health and I can recommend any products that I think might help you.
If you’re struggling with breakouts, irritation, or just want glowing skin, book your Skin Check-In today here!
I hope you have found this useful,
Thank you so much for reading,
Emmaline x
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