I am curious about simple ways to manage my skin barrier.

Lately, my face feels unusually tight, and it stings even when I just wash it.

In the past, I could wash my face with any soap and apply any cream and be fine, but lately, my face turns bright red at the slightest thing. So I did some searching and found that "skin barrier care" is a popular topic.

Honestly, I thought that was something only women talked about, but it seems that as you get older, it really becomes important.

The problem is that I don't know what to do.

There are many different tips, but honestly, I don't know what to buy, and it's also a hassle.

If I just use any lotion, I get breakouts, but if I don't use any, my skin cracks and feels tight, so there is no solution.

I thought to myself, "Is this what it means for skin to become sensitive?"

I didn't realize managing my skin barrier was this difficult. I used to think all I had to do was wash my face thoroughly and apply products haphazardly, but now I have to consider what I should be doing less of. I can somewhat understand why people say you need to take care of it consistently and slowly.

Someone who isn't good at taking care of their skin. What are some simple ways to manage the skin barrier?