Barrier Repair 101: Healing Inflammation + Restoring Your Glow

🧴 Episode Overview:

In this solo episode, Katarina breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of skincare: your skin barrier. From why it gets damaged to how to heal it from the inside out, this episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with acne, sensitivity, premature aging, or inflammation.

🔑 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• What is the skin barrier and how it affects every aspect of your skin health
• How inflammation is at the root of most skin concerns (yes, even acne + aging!)
• The difference between a damaged barrier and purging or irritation
• Internal + external factors that damage the barrier (stress, sugar, harsh actives, etc.)
• How to nourish your skin from the inside out

✨ Products + Practices Mentioned:

🧪 Epicutis Lipid Serum: https://www.yourhonestglow.com/products/p/lipid-serum

• Barrier-restoring, anti-inflammatory serum ideal for post-treatment or sensitive skin
• Key Ingredients: TSC anti-inflammatory compound, squalane, fatty acids, cholesterol

🔄 Rotating Tretinoin

• Why Katarina recommends cycling tretinoin/retinoids instead of using them year-round
• Tips for retinoid barrier support (buffering, barrier serums, sandwich method)

🌿 Inside-Out Skin Healing:

• How diet, blood sugar, and hormones play a role in skin inflammation
• Why high cortisol and chronic stress break down your barrier (and what to do about it)
• Supplements + tools Katarina loves:
  • BioRewind by Skinbetter Science – combats glycation and aging from within Biorewind: https://skinbetter.pro/sh/b6a340bf
  • Red Light Therapy – promotes collagen production and calms inflammation 
  • Lumebox: :$260 off plus free shipping
     https://thelumebox.com/pages/lb68/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=3&affid=4134&discount=yourmasteraesthetician
  • Cortisol support (adaptogens, magnesium, balanced lifestyle)

☀️ Simple but Non-Negotiable:

• Sunscreen is essential for barrier protection—especially when using actives or healing your skin
• Daily SPF = daily anti-aging and barrier care

🛠 Tips & Tricks to Calm Inflammation:

• Try an “Inflammation Reset” week with no actives, minimal ingredients, and barrier-supporting products
• Eat whole, anti-inflammatory foods: omega-3s, berries, leafy greens, zinc-rich foods
• Practice nervous system regulation: breathwork, grounding, screen breaks

📲 Stay Connected:

• IG & TikTok: @your.master.aesthetician
• Website: yourhonestglow.com
• Book a virtual skin consultation or facial
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📲 Connect with Me:

• Instagram: @your.master.aesthetician
• Website: yourhonestglow.com (code UNWRITTEN for 10% off)
• Podcast: Unwritten Beauty Talks – available on Spotify, Apple, and all platforms