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EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 16 MIN

Barrier Damage in Black Skin | Stop Acne, Sensitivity & Dullness

from Black Skin Science Podcast · host Black Skin Science

If your skincare routine has stopped working — products stinging, skin getting oilier, dark spots returning despite treatment — the problem is almost certainly not the products. It is the barrier those products are supposed to work on.This episode covers the skin barrier: what it actually is, what damages it specifically in Black and brown skin, and the reset protocol that lets it recover.🔬 What we cover:— The 5 most common causes of barrier damage including things the industry actively sells you— The exact ingredients to look for: ceramides, petrolatum, bifida ferment lysate, and more— The reintroduction timeline — when to bring actives back without undoing the repair📥 Free Barrier Reset Guide — ingredient lists and reintroduction schedule:blackskinscience.com▶️ Watch on YouTube for graphics, ingredient lists, and timestamps:https://youtu.be/SgttfVH_kbsBlack Skin Science. Hosted by two cosmetic chemists. Evidence-based skincare for Black and brown skin.⚠️ Educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personal medical concerns.

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