What is a damaged skin barrier?
A damaged skin barrier occurs when the outer layer of your skin becomes weakened, making it harder to retain moisture and protect against irritants. This can lead to dryness, redness, sensitivity, breakouts, or even a tight, uncomfortable feeling. Our Barrier Repair Cream helps restore and strengthen the skin barrier, so your skin stays hydrated, protected, and balanced.
Do I have to pay customs or duties?
Orders shipping within USA or Canada will not incur any additional duties, taxes, or fees.
If your order is shipping outside of Canada or the USA - All international deliveries may be subject to duties and taxes. Duties and taxes are unique to each region and they are the responsibility of the customer.
How does this cream help repair the skin barrier?
Our cream contains ceramides, which are lipids naturally found in your skin. These ceramides mimic your skin’s natural building blocks, helping it recognize and repair itself faster. This reduces redness, calms irritation, and locks in hydration, leaving your skin healthier and more resilient.
Why is this cream suitable for sensitive skin?
Sensitive skin needs extra care, especially when it comes to preservatives, which can sometimes irritate or sensitize the skin. That’s why we use a gentle, natural preservative system made from root radish extract. This ensures the cream stays fresh while being kind to even the most delicate skin.
Is this cream pregnancy-safe?
Yes, Barrier Repair Cream is pregnancy-safe. We avoid harsh ingredients or essential oils that could irritate sensitive skin, making it safe and gentle for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Does it work for fungal acne or yeast-prone skin?
Yes, it contains non-comedogenic and non-irritating ingredients that are suitable for skin prone to fungal acne or yeast overgrowth.
How do I use Barrier Cream in my routine?
Cleanse with Gentle Skin or Rise & Shine Cleanser, apply 1-2 drops of Skin Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum to damp skin, follow with a small dab of Barrier Cream distributed evenly, then finish with SPF. For optimal results, alternate with Niacinamide Water Cream in the AM.
What are the key ingredients in Barrier Cream?
The key ingredients are ceramides for barrier repair, blueberry extract for antioxidant protection, reishi mushroom (beta-glucan) for hydration and recovery, chia seed oil for lightweight moisture, and ginseng to support skin resilience.
Can Barrier Cream help with breakouts and acne-prone skin?
Yes. Because it's lightweight and non-comedogenic, Barrier Cream hydrates and repairs the barrier without clogging pores, which can help reduce the redness and irritation that often accompany breakouts.
How is Barrier Cream different from a typical moisturizer?
Most barrier creams are thick and sit on the surface of the skin. Barrier Cream is formulated to be lightweight so the skin can heal properly, using ceramides and skin-identical lipids rather than heavy occlusive oils to lock in moisture.
How long does it take to see results with Barrier Cream?
With consistent use, skin typically becomes stronger and less reactive over time. Many people notice reduced redness and improved hydration within the first couple of weeks, with continued barrier repair over months of regular use.
Can Barrier Cream be used with other VO Beauty products?
Yes. Barrier Cream is designed to layer well with Skin Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum and Niacinamide Water Cream as part of a complete hydration and barrier-repair routine.
