SKIN QUIZ - BARRIER HEALTH
Is Your Skin Barrier Impaired?
Answer each question by choosing A, B or C.
1. How does your skin usually feel after cleansing?
A. Tight, dry and uncomfortable
B. A little dry but settles after moisturiser
C. Comfortable and balanced
2. How does your skin react to new skincare products?
A. It stings, burns or becomes irritated easily
B. Occasionally reacts but usually adapts
C. Rarely reacts
3. How often do you experience redness?
A. Most days
B. Sometimes
C. Rarely
4. How would you describe your skin texture?
A. Rough, flaky or irritated
B. Sometimes rough, sometimes smooth
C. Smooth and consistent
5. When applying active ingredients (retinol, vitamin C, acids), your skin:
A. Burns, stings or becomes very red
B. Tingles slightly at times
C. Tolerates them well
6. How often do you exfoliate?
A. More than 3 times per week
B. 1–2 times per week
C. Only as needed and appropriate for my skin
7. How does your skin feel during winter or after being in air conditioning?
A. Extremely dry, tight or irritated
B. Slightly dry
C. Mostly unchanged
8. Does your skin seem oily and dehydrated at the same time?
A. Yes, often
B. Occasionally
C. No
9. How long does it take for irritation or breakouts to calm down?
A. Weeks
B. Several days
C. A few days or less
10. How would you describe your overall skin health?
A. Sensitive, reactive and unpredictable
B. Mostly healthy with occasional issues
C. Strong, resilient and balanced
Your Results
Mostly A’s
🚨 Your Skin Barrier May Be Impaired
Your skin is showing several signs of a compromised barrier. Common symptoms include redness, sensitivity, stinging, dryness, flaking and increased breakouts.
Focus on:
✔ Gentle cleansing
✔ Barrier-repairing moisturisers
✔ Reducing exfoliation and active ingredients
✔ Daily SPF protection
Your skin may benefit from a professional skin consultation to identify what’s causing the barrier disruption and create a repair plan.
Mostly B’s
⚠️ Your Skin Barrier Needs Some Extra Support
Your skin barrier appears mostly functional but may be under occasional stress from environmental factors, over-exfoliation, dehydration or incorrect skincare products.
Focus on:
✔ Consistent hydration
✔ Barrier-supporting ingredients such as ceramides and niacinamide
✔ Avoiding unnecessary exfoliation
✔ Listening to your skin when it feels irritated
A few small adjustments could make a big difference.
Mostly C’s
🌟 Your Skin Barrier Is Looking Strong
Your skin appears healthy, resilient and well-balanced. It can tolerate products well and recovers quickly from environmental stressors.
Keep it up by:
✔ Staying consistent with your routine
✔ Wearing SPF daily
✔ Avoiding over-exfoliation
✔ Maintaining hydration and barrier-supporting skincare
Remember: Even healthy skin barriers can become compromised with too many active ingredients, so don’t overdo it!