Is Your Skin Barrier Compromised? Signs, Causes & Fixes Explained | Dr Granite x Ashley Stobart

LOOKFANTASTIC is on a mission to promote skin health over skin perfection, and joining us on this journey is Dr. Alexis Granite, a world-renowned expert in medical and aesthetic dermatology. In this episode, Dr. Alexis Granite and Ashley Stobart, founder of Cosmetic Consult Skin and host of the Nip Tuck Pod, delve into the importance of maintaining a healthy skin barrier. They discuss how to protect it from damage and recognise the signs when it becomes compromised. Ashley shares her personal skincare journey, as well as stories from her experience as a facialist of many years and a skincare influencer. Together, they explore effective ways to restore and strengthen your skin's natural defence system, promoting a resilient and radiant complexion. Tune in to gain expert advice and actionable steps to nurture your skin barrier and achieve healthier skin. 01:38 Ashley on getting to know her skin 01:58 The journey to developing Cosmetic Consult  02:49 Extreme skincare routines 03:58 Ashley's experience using Retinol 04:46 What is the skin barrier? 06:17 How to identity perioral dermatitis? 07:09 Mistaking perioral dermatitis for acne 07:47 What to do when the skin barrier is compromised? 08:44 Perioral dermatitis epidemic 10:09 What's it like being a skincare influencer? 12:01 Ashley’s Cosmetic Consult Journey 13:30 TikTok Trends vs Our Skin Barrier 16:38 Teen skincare trends 18:28 That 'Clean' Feeling 19:10 Can you permanently damage your skin barrier? 20:55 Skincare essenti