Your barrier is weakened, often from over cleansing or over exfoliation. Your skin is working harder than it should.

When the protective lipid barrier becomes weakened, moisture escapes too easily and irritants penetrate more quickly. This can happen from over cleansing, soap use, dehydration or over exfoliation. The result is tightness, increased sensitivity, dullness and sometimes unexpected breakouts.

Right now your skin does not need more stimulation. It needs strengthening, hydration and consistency. When the barrier is repaired, everything else improves more easily.