Barrier First Prescribing for Sensitive, Blemish-Prone Skin

Professional Education | Barrier First Prescribing for sensitive skin

A Super Clear Collection Framework for Clinics 

Sensitive, blemish-prone presentations frequently demonstrate reduced tolerance to routine intensity alongside visible congestion and oil imbalance. In clinical practice, these skins are often destabilised by over-correction, leading to prolonged reactivity and inconsistent outcomes.

This professional education guide outlines a barrier first prescribing framework using the Skin Virtue Super Clear Collection , designed to support visible clarity while maintaining hydration, comfort and long-term routine adherence.

Understanding Sensitive, Blemish-Prone Presentations

Sensitive, blemish-prone skin commonly presents as oily or combination with congestion, uneven texture and episodic redness. Despite oil activity, these skins often demonstrate dehydration and reduced tolerance when exposed to aggressive cleansing or excessive exfoliation.

• Congestion with concurrent sensitivity
• Oil imbalance without lipid deficiency
• Reactive responses to overuse of actives
• Barrier instability following harsh routines

Effective management requires balance rather than escalation.

Why Barrier First Prescribing Matters

Barrier first prescribing prioritises hydration continuity and surface comfort before attempting to aggressively correct congestion. This approach improves tolerance, reduces reactive setbacks and supports more predictable cosmetic outcomes.

For sensitive, blemish-prone clients, stabilisation is often the limiting factor for long-term clarity.

The Super Clear Collection in Clinical Practice

Clarifying without stripping

The Super Clear Collection is formulated to refine the appearance of congestion while maintaining hydration and comfort. This supports gradual surface normalisation without compromising barrier integrity.

Supporting barrier resilience

By maintaining hydration and comfort, the collection supports barrier stability, allowing oil flow to normalise and reducing the likelihood of flare-ups associated with overcorrection.

Prescribing Framework: Super Clear Routine Architecture

Cleanse
Prescribe Super Clear Cleanse daily to remove excess oil and debris without stripping.

Refine
Introduce Super Clear Clarifying Solution to support surface balance and reduce visible congestion.

Hydrate and support comfort
Follow with Super Clear Purifying Crème Gel to maintain hydration without occlusion.

Evening support
Prescribe Super Clear Essential Cream in the evening to support overnight comfort and barrier continuity.

Expected Cosmetic Outcomes

• Reduced appearance of surface congestion
• Improved skin comfort and tolerance
• More consistent oil balance
• Improved adherence to homecare routines