Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

A multiaction serum. Strengthen your skin barrier with The Ordinary Soothing & Barrier Support Serum. This serum is helps to reduce the appearance of irritated skin by conditioning and restoring the skin's barrier. A direct result of a stronger skin barrier is an even skin texture; reduced redness; and smoother skin. Eight key technologies including vitamins; lipids and phytotechnologies; are utilised in this multiaction formula; including vitamin B12; an ingredient that supports the skin barrier. The formula also includes gallic acid derivatives; a combination of three activated forms of gallic acid (propyl gallate; gallyl glucoside and epigallocatechin gallyl glucoside (EGCG)) to alleviate skin discomfort and reduce the appearance of redness caused by external stressors. Bisodolol also minimises the appearance of skin redness; while a soothing complex decreases the feel of skin tightness and discomfort triggered by dryness and a ceramide complex comprised of plantderived ceramides (sphingolipids and phospholipids); provide topical delivery of key skin components. 2% niacinamide aids essential skin components that encourage hydration; sugarbased hydrators deliver longterm hydration for the skin; whilst supporting its barrier function; and centella asiatica phytotechnologies provide isolated triterpenes (asiaticoside; madecassic acid and asiatic acid) derived from centella asiatica (gotu kola) to protect the skin from external stressors and pollution. Safe to say this product has earned a spot in your next haul. Clinical testing in 34 people; 2 x per day for 6 weeks Vegan Cruelty free Suitable for all skin types (including sensitive skin)