How can we treat weak skin barrier with Nimue?

Not all skin has a compromised barrier but ALL skin types are at high risk of having so - what's the best advice and what Nimue products can we use, to prevent the skin barrier from breaking down:

Focusing on using the most gentle skin care products, that still give the desired results on the skin, is essential.

We can all strive to make the most appropriate choices in terms of screen use, sun worship, water intake, diet, alcohol consumption, exercise and bedtime, as well as focusing on reducing stress.

Other factors are out of our hands such as illness and trauma can be, while other influences require action to protect and spare the skin as much as possible from aggressors such as sun, frost, wind, heat and pollution in our surrounding environment such as air and water.

Seasonal changes often lead to imbalances in the skin, especially if it is already challenged in terms of sensitivity and inflammation that manifests as flares and/or breakouts. Either way, we can all educate ourselves in understanding which influences can lead to which skin symptoms and take action with support and proper care for the skin, as soon as possible!

Put extra focus on the following factors and see if you can change routines and habits:

• Never skip cleansing your skin, morning or night. The skin must be relieved of pollutant particles to prevent inflammation, irritation and clogging of the skin. Choose a cleanser that suits your skin. Nimue has that extra gentle cleanser, ideal for both morning and nighttime use: Nimue Cleansing Gel Lite - this is soap free, fragrance free and based on the mild PHA / Lactobionic Acid. Suitable for all skin types including very sensitive, reactive, rosacea prone, inflamed and/or acne skin, this is a true hero and Must-have cleanser. Use directly on skin that's not damp yet, massage a few seconds, then wet fingertips and emulsify with lukewarm water for 1-2 minutes before rinsing and removing the cleanser completely. To ensure the best professional result, repeat the cleanse, now on damp skin. For stronger rejuvenating impact and stimulating effect, a more robust and balanced skin would benefit more from choosing the classic Nimue Cleansing Gel - based on AHA / Triple AHA Complex 1,4%, also fragrance free and soap-free, this cleanser can be used on face and eyes for a perfect complete cleansing ritual. Cleansing without soap or other lipid stripping agents and toning without alcohol is key, when it comes to building up the skin's barrier!
• Toner, mist, conditioner, skin tonic - whatever you call your "after-cleansing face water", it should be alcohol-free and not too pore-tightening and preventing serums from absorbing and it must be moisturizing, soothing and softening. The aim, as always, is also to the correct pH-value of the skin after rinsing with water, which can be drying. For the best barrier support Nimue Conditioner Lite is a very easy-to-use mist with rebalancing, calming and renewing content. Recommended as the perfect end to a good cleansing routine, spray on skin or apply to a cotton wool pad. Also for this skincare step, Nimue has a stronger and more rejuvenating options, for more robust and balanced skin; Nimue Conditioner with 7% AHA / Triple AHA Complex. This is NOT for very sensitive skin and must be apply with either cotton or gauze, never spray directly on skin.
• Exfoliation can be done via several methods but the method that disrupts the skin's barrier the least without removing essential lipids and beneficial microbiota, is an enzyme based peel. Nimue offers the most gentle enzymatic peel for all skin types, including sensitive and weak skin conditions. Nimue Exfoliating Enzyme is to be used 1-3 times a week, apply a thin layer on clean skin, after cleanser and conditioner, let sit for 2 minutes, wet fingertips and emulsify with water for up to 8 minutes, then rinse of completely and follow up with serum, cream etc.
• Before you spend a lot of money on extra active skincare with a high concentration of stronger actives, think about the health and daily balance of your skin. If a skin is not balanced but very changeable, then focus on the skin's barrier and overall health, this comes first! Only when this is under control, the skin can receive and benefit from the more technical ingredients, so don't waste your money too soon! The absolute most indispensable, repairing and daily supporting product for this is: Nimue Pre & Post Serum This can and should be used by EVERYONE regardless of skin type or age but especially the very sensitive skin, rosacea and dermatitis suffering skin - here we prevent as much as we actively cure. Use morning and evening after cleansing and conditioning, as the only serum or even better as a serum before another serum. Ensures skin's health and barrier as the closest layer to the skin. Locks in and retain water in the skin and here by prevents TEWL, loss of water from the skin by simple evaporation. As an extra addition for optimal protection against pollution and temperature fluctuations, Nimue Element Barrier can be applied OVER day cream all year round, in summer under sun cream. Here the skin's barrier gets extra support against environmental aggressors, weather shift to cold or heat, high smog levels, infrared damage and dehydration.

Take care of your skin all your life - we only have the one and it should last a long time :-)