Stop Over-Exfoliating: Do This Barrier Repair Routine Instead

For years the skincare message was more actives, stronger acids, higher percentages, retinol every night, and I see the fallout in my clinic constantly: barriers so compromised that plain water stings. In this video I break down the three ingredients I actually think deserve the 2026 hype: Heartleaf, Beta-Glucan, and Ectoin. One of them is basically a skin fire extinguisher, and I'll show you exactly how to layer all three into a routine that repairs instead of assaults. 0:00 Why 2026 is the year skincare finally calms down 0:45 The brick wall analogy and signs your barrier is damaged 2:00 Heartleaf: the next centella for redness and reactivity 4:00 Beta-Glucan: hydrates AND repairs, unlike hyaluronic acid 6:00 Ectoin: the extremolyte that shields your cells from pollution 8:00 Side-by-side comparison and which one your skin needs 9:30 The 5-step barrier repair routine in order 10:30 What to pause: acids, retinol, and physical scrubs 11:00 Which ingredient does your skin need most right now #skinbarrier #dermatologist #skincare2026 Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @drdustinportela   🧴Recommendations: Anua Pore Control Cleansing Oil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-70972236 Anua 77 Soothing Toner: https://go.shopmy.us/p-70972385 Shop All Mantl Products Here: https://shop.drdustinportela.com/coll... Explore my Dene Products here: https://shop.drdustinportela.com Read my latest Substack here: https://substack.com/@drdustinportela Sign up for my newsletter here: https://shop.drdustinportela.com/page... Connect with me by text message! https://urlgeni.us/textthedoc Get Lifetime Discounts on Neutrogena, EltaMD & More at the SkinStore https://airehealth.com/DrDustinPortela Click here now to shop My Amazon Skincare Recommendations: https://urlgeni.us/amazon/amzon 🎧 Listen to the podcast here: Watch Skinfluence on YouTube: https://bit.ly/4ctXgEW iHeart Radio: https://ihr.fm/3Gl2XJe Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3G5qEVS Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/4cxbx3y ---- ►Connect with Dustin Portela: Text Me Here: sms:+1 208-203-0767 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/drdustinportela Instagram:   / drdustinportela   Facebook:   / drdustinportela   ---- ► Subscribe to My Channel:    / drdustinportela   -- DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission.