Barrier-First Protocols: Favorite Dermalogica formulas, techniques & modalities in the treatment ...

​Hi everyone!

​We often talk about the barrier-first approach, and while Dermalogica formulations fundamentally respect the acid mantle, I’d love to open a discussion on your go-to protocols when a client walks in with an acutely or mild compromised or reactive skin barrier. I also take into consideration healthy barrier cases that we want to protect.

​When your primary goal is barrier repair and lipid replenishment:

• ​Core Products: What are your absolute first-choice Dermalogica products (cleansers, boosters/serums, masques, or professional-use formulas) to reset and soothe during a treatment?

• ​Techniques & Modalities: What adjustments do you make to your standard workflow? Which modalities (e.g., cooling globes, ultrasonic infusion, LED, microcurrent) do you rely on to support repair without creating friction or micro-trauma?

• ​What to Avoid: What do you immediately take off the table when the barrier is impaired?

​Sharing our treatment room experiences helps us elevate our collective expertise and approach reactive skin with even greater confidence.

​Looking forward to reading your favorite barrier-rescue combinations!