Hey Gorgeous,
If your routine keeps getting longer but your skin keeps getting worse, this might be the moment everything clicks.
Hormonal skin has a thinner margin for error. As hormones fluctuate, the skin barrier becomes less efficient at protecting itself. Water escapes faster. Sensitivity increases. Recovery slows.
When we respond by layering strong exfoliants, acids, and oil-stripping cleansers, we break down that barrier even further. Once the skin barrier is compromised, moisture escapes faster and irritation rises, even when you’re using “good” products.
This is why cleansing matters so much. Many skin issues start at step one. Harsh cleansers strip protective lipids and increase water loss, making everything that follows less effective. A gentler approach helps skin stay balanced instead of reactive. That’s why the BotanicGlow Clarifying Cleanser was created — to cleanse thoroughly without disrupting the barrier.
When the barrier is protected, skin starts to regulate itself again. Moisture stays in longer. Inflammation stays lower. Products work better because the skin can actually receive them. Experts now widely acknowledge that barrier damage is a root cause of persistent sensitivity and breakouts.
More isn’t always better. Protection is what keeps skin functioning long-term.
With love and radiance,
The YvaMarie Team