Skinfix Barrier+ Exo + Ectoin Skin Barrier Repair Baume

This product carries the DRP seal.

Skin barrier & moisture
“Slugging”: sealing your skin overnight, explained
What “slugging” actually does to your skin, the science of occlusion behind it, who it suits, when it can backfire (acne, active treatments) and what it can’t fix.
April 15, 20265 min read
Skin barrier & moisture
Lotion, cream, ointment or gel: choosing the right texture
How lotions, creams, ointments and gels differ, what a large trial found when it compared all four, and which texture suits which body area, season and time of day.
May 29, 20265 min read
Active ingredients explained
Ectoin: a stress-protecting molecule from salt-loving microbes
What ectoin is, how a molecule from salt-lake bacteria ended up in moisturizers, what it does to water in your skin, and how strong the eczema evidence really is.
January 11, 20266 min read
Ingredients on the “free from” list
Water-free formulas: why some balms contain no water at all
What an anhydrous balm or ointment is, why it can skip preservatives, why it feels heavier and seals better, and when a water-free product suits your skin (or doesn’t).
September 19, 20266 min read

Behind the claims