The Highlight Issue 13 'Spring into Summer'

ARUJ SAYS: Alongside ceramides, ingredients such as the humectant glycerin can draw moisture into your skin. When paired with an emollient moisturiser like squalane, it can help to further trap hydration and soften your skin. Oat derivatives such as colloidal oatmeal also help to restore your barrier. Try applying a thicker layer of your moisturiser at night to target areas in need of intensive hydration! ARUJ SAYS: Hyaluronic acid can help draw moisture to the skin’s surface and replenish a damaged skin barrier. A hydrating hyaluronic acid serum can help to strengthen and support while working to smoothen and plump your skin. Apply to damp skin at least twice a day, then lock that hydration in with your moisturiser. What ingredients can repair my skin barrier? Is hyaluronic acid good for a damaged skin barrier? KIEHL’S Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream 50ml / £32 L’ORÉAL PARIS 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid Revitalift Filler Serum 30ml / £24.99 ARUJ RECOMMENDS ARUJ RECOMMENDS EXPERT ADVICE