06/10/2026
Comment BARRIER for my recommended skincare list
If your skincare suddenly burns, stings or leaves your face feeling tight, your skin barrier might be asking you to stop.
And adding another active probably isn’t the answer.
For a compromised skin barrier, I’d strip things right back:
→ Gentle Skin Cleanser
→ .official Atobarrier 365 Cream
→ GF5 to support skin repair
→ Cicaplast Baume B5 if you need extra soothing and moisture
→ SPF every morning
Pause retinoids, acids and exfoliants while your skin settles, then reintroduce them slowly, one at a time.
Barrier repair is one of those times when boring skincare really does win.
Save this for the next time your skin suddenly hates everything.
📍Dr NJ Clinic
120 Pall Mall
London, SW1Y 5EA