Healthy skin starts with a healthy skin barrier. This means that the outer layer of our skin is functioning well and protecting against moisture loss. A compromised skin barrier can lead to red, sore, and peeling skin, which is never ideal. That's where the Strivectin Wrinkle Recode Moisture Rich Barrier Cream (£92), launching in January, comes in.
The heavy-duty cream is packed full of Strivectin's NIA-114, a patented form of niacin, which helps to repair the skin barrier; an ingredient the brand calls 1:1:1 Biomimetic Lipid Ratio, which consists of ceramides, plant-derived cholesterol, and free fatty acids and is ultra-hydrating; and Chinese lu gen an poria mushroom extract, which soothes dry skin and calms redness.
As the name suggests, the Wrinkle Recode Moisture Rich Barrier Cream has a thick, creamy consistency making it incredibly comforting for dry skin types, especially during colder and dryer months.