This Drugstore Balm Actually Repairs Your Skin Barrier: Dermatologist Explains

If your skin feels irritated, itchy, or suddenly sensitive to everything in your routine, your skin barrier may be compromised. In today’s video, dermatologist Dr. Dray explains what the skin barrier is, why it becomes damaged, and how soothing ingredients like colloidal oatmeal can help restore it. Dr. Dray also reviews Aveeno Eczema Therapy Nighttime Itch Relief Balm and explains why thicker balm formulas can sometimes work better than lotions or creams when your skin barrier is inflamed or reactive. Learn how colloidal oatmeal works as a skin protectant, how it compares to ingredients like petrolatum, glycerin, and dimethicone, and the many ways a balm like this can be used on both the face and body. Suggested product: Aveeno Eczema Therapy Nighttime Itch Relief Balm https://amzlink.to/az07PeP8POnu7 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:16 What the skin barrier is and how it works 5:16 Conditions linked to a damaged skin barrier 6:28 What colloidal oatmeal is 7:18 How colloidal oatmeal helps irritated skin 8:00 Comparing skin protectants: petrolatum, glycerin, dimethicone vs colloidal oatmeal 9:45 Aveeno Eczema Therapy Nighttime Itch Relief Balm review 10:31 Why a balm may work better than lotions or creams on damaged skin 12:20 Ways to use this balm for face and body 13:55 Signs your skin barrier is healing 14:50 Final thoughts In this video you’ll learn about: • The structure and function of the skin barrier • Common signs of barrier damage like redness, burning, itching, and dr