Find the full article in the October edition of C&T magazine
Sunday Riley recently featured a post describing five signs of a compromised skin barrier to consumers. It reads, “Long before #skinbarrier garnered nearly one billion hits on TikTok, dermatologists everywhere have stressed its importance. But now that social media has finally piqued your interest … it’s time to learn how to recognize when your skin barrier is compromised.”1 The five signs included: redness/breakouts/rashes, extreme dryness and dehydration, uneven texture, sensitivity and itch and prolonged healing.
Fashionista declared that barrier repair is the “unsexy skin care category making a comeback.” The source added that while many “flash-in-the-pan trends” are short-lived, a topic like barrier repair is different in that it is a “well-researched, expert-backed concept [and] bandwagon beauty brands seem to be jumping onto [it] in droves lately.”2
Sexy or not, barrier-focused skin care is drawing consumer attention for various reasons; from compromised skin due to frequent washing and increased particulate matter in the air, to the environmental effects of climate change in skin, and even blue light exposure from devices. Numerous causes underlying compromised skin put the onus on formulators to develop safe and effective products for an array of skin conditions. This may require delving into traditionally dermatological preparations and giving them a sensorial makeover.
Considering the dynamics of today’s market for compromised skin care, we asked industry experts to weigh in on current and future drivers and trends. Following are their insights.
Find the full article in the October edition of C&T magazine
References
- Tabin, E. (2022, Jul 8). 5 signs of a compromised skin barrier. Available at https://edit.sundayriley.com/compromised-skin-barrier/
- Gerard, B. (2022, Jul 8). Barrier repair is the unsexy skin-care category making a comeback. Available at https://fashionista.com/2022/07/best-skin-barrier-repair-products
