Protect and heal your skin.
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A multistep, actives-rich skincare regimen has practically become the gold standard. But doing too much can be just as risky as doing too little, as overuse of AHAs, retinoids, and exfoliation has depleted many of our skin barriers. This has meant sensitive, easily irritated skin for so many of us, myself included. The good news? Over the past year, the industry has caught up to the state of our delicate skin. Enter a slew of new products aimed at repairing the skin’s outermost layer, ranging from intensive treatments speeding up recovery to soothing, regenerative farming-based botanicals. The results are nourishing and frankly, much needed. Below, our favorite skin barrier rejuvenating products, including the best just-released offerings and the true OG lipid-building gems, beloved by dermatologists and editors alike.