The Barrier Builders

✓ 95% said skin felt nourished and hydrated after first use of the Exosome Barrier Repair Serum

Strip it back. Build it back. Three essential steps for compromised, sensitive or reactive skin.

Repairing

Restoring

Barrier Protecting

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Is your skin barrier compromised?
If your skin feels tight, sensitive, or reactive, or you’re noticing redness, dryness, breakouts, or stinging when applying products, your barrier may be damaged. We see this every day in our Clinics, and it can be caused by over-exfoliation, harsh cleansers, environmental stress, or simply doing too much, too often.

When your skin barrier is weakened, it loses moisture more easily and becomes more vulnerable to irritation. The solution? Strip things back and focus on repairing, replenishing, and protecting.

WHO IT'S FOR

All skin types — particularly dry, mature and sensitive complexions. Anyone whose skin feels tight, reactive, easily irritated or sensitised from overuse of active ingredients or harsh routines. Post-procedure skin.

WHY THIS COMBINATION WORKS

When your skin barrier is weakened, it loses moisture more easily and becomes more vulnerable to irritation. We see this every day in our clinics — often caused by over-exfoliation, harsh cleansers, environmental stress, or simply doing too much. The solution is to strip things back and focus on repairing, replenishing and protecting.

  • 100% agreed Nourishing Cream Cleanser left skin cleansed but not stripped
  • 95% said Exosome Barrier Repair Serum left skin nourished and hydrated — first use
  • 97% said Night Recovery Cream left skin deeply hydrated, soft and smooth on waking

Inca Inchi Oil, Patchouli Leaf Extract — Nourishing Cream Cleanser

Omega 3, 6 and 9-rich barrier-protecting cleanse. 100% agreed skin felt cleansed but not stripped — first use.

Water Radish Exosomes, Triple Ceramides (1, 3 & 6-II), Hexapeptides — Exosome Barrier Repair Serum

Genomically-compatible exosome barrier repair, complete lipid matrix reconstruction and progressive collagen support.

SOM1X®, Encapsulated Retinol (7% equiv), Plankton Extract, Indian Gentian Extract — Night Recovery Cream

Overnight barrier renewal with circadian recovery technology. 97% reported deeply hydrated skin on waking.

  • Nourishing Cleanser: Aqua (water), glycerin, isopropyl isostearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, disodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, cetyl stearate, plukenetia volubilis seed oil, isostearyl isostearate, potassium cetyl phosphate, glyceryl stearate SE, hectorite, moringa oleifera seed extract, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, pogostemon cablin leaf extract, sclerotium gum, tocopherol, maltodextrin, citronellyl methylcrotonate, cetyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, lactic acid, octyldodecanol, benzoic acid, stearic acid, dehydroacetic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium phosphate.

  • Exosome Barrier Repair Serum: Aqua (water), canola oil, glycerin, squalane, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil unsaponifiables, passiflora edulis seed oil, lactobacillus ferment, avena sativa (oat) kernel oil, triolein, inulin lauryl carbamate, phytosterols, sodium PCA, ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, acetyl hexapeptide-8, helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil, pogostemon cablin leaf extract, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf extract, chondrus crispus (carrageenan) extract, sorbitol, cholesterol, behenic acid, sodium lactate, sodium levulinate, phytosphingosine, saccharide isomerate, magnesium aluminum silicate, caprylyl glycol, glyceryl dioleate, ethylhexylglycerin, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, triethyl citrate, polyglyceryl-6 behenate, cetearyl alcohol, phytic acid, glyceryl stearate, glucose, potassium sorbate, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium benzoate, sodium cetearyl sulfate, octyldodecanol, xanthan gum, phenoxyethanol, 1,2-hexanediol.

  • Night Recovery Cream: Aqua (Water), Squalane, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Decyl Oleate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Behenate, Sorbitan Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Octyldodecanol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Dimethyl Sulfone, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Panthenyl Triacetate, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Seed Oil, Maris Aqua (Sea Water), Madecassoside, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Erythritol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Retinol, Carnosine, Naringenin, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Swertia Chirata Extract, Coelastrella Vacuolata Oil, Watanabea Reniformis Oil, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Extract, Cardiospermum Halicacabum Flower/Leaf/Vine Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Ethyl Ferulate, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Ceramide Np, Ceramide Ap, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Behenic Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Ceramide Eop, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 20, Glyceryl Stearate, Propanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Potassium Sorbate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Triethyl Citrate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Citric Acid, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract.

How do I know if my skin barrier is damaged?

Signs of a compromised barrier include: persistent dryness or tightness that doesn't respond to moisturisers, sudden sensitivity to products that previously caused no reaction, redness, flaking, and a feeling of skin being 'reactive' or 'fragile'. If several of these apply, your barrier needs targeted repair. This kit is specifically designed to address all of them.

How long should I use this kit before introducing other actives back into my routine?

Most users notice significant improvement within 2–4 weeks. Once skin feels comfortable, hydrated and non-reactive for at least 1–2 consecutive weeks, you can begin introducing other actives slowly — starting with one product at a time, every other day. Consistency with this kit during the repair phase is essential — interrupting it before the barrier has fully stabilised prolongs recovery.

Is this kit suitable for post-aesthetic procedure skin?

Yes — it is specifically recommended for post-procedure skin (including laser, microneedling, injectables and clinical peels). This is the kit used in the DrMediSpa clinics as the at-home post-procedure care protocol. The combination of Water Radish Exosomes (barrier signalling), Triple Ceramides (lipid reconstruction), SOM1X® and Plankton Extract provides comprehensive support during the skin's recovery phase.

Can I use the Night Recovery Cream morning and evening in this kit?

Yes — for post-procedure or significantly compromised skin, applying the Night Recovery Cream both morning and evening (instead of just at night) provides an additional layer of SOM1X® barrier support throughout the day.

Will the retinol in the Night Recovery Cream be too strong for compromised skin?

No. The Encapsulated Retinol uses time-release micro-encapsulation and is balanced with SOM1X® barrier repair, making it significantly gentler than standard retinol formulas. It is specifically formulated to be used during barrier repair and recovery. Over 97% of independent trial participants reported deeply hydrated, soft and smooth skin on waking without adverse reactions.

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Dr Somji Skincare

Dermatologically tested

Dr Somji Skincare

Doctor Developed

Dr Somji Skincare

Made in the UK

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Fragrance Free

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Cruelty Free

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

A multi-mechanism repair peptide that simultaneously inhibits acetylcholine-driven micro-contractions, stimulates type I and III collagen synthesis, and activates fibroblast proliferation — providing both immediate barrier support and progressive structural skin renewal.

Dr Somji’s proprietary blend of powerful active ingredients, designed to restore and maintain a healthy-looking, balanced and radiant complexion, whilst helping to soothe, nourish and protect stressed skin.

The three ceramide species that together constitute the primary lipid matrix of the stratum corneum — delivering a structurally complete barrier reconstruction that single-ceramide formulas simply cannot achieve.

HOW TO

 Cleanse morning and evening.

Apply to face, neck and décolleté after cleansing

Apply as the final step each evening (and morning when needed for compromised skin).

INDEPENDENT USER TRIALS

PROVEN RESULTS

100%

agreed Nourishing Cream Cleanser left skin cleansed but not stripped

95%

said Exosome Barrier Repair Serum left skin nourished and hydrated

97%

said Night Recovery Cream left skin deeply hydrated, soft and smooth on waking

STRENGTHENED SKIN BARRIER

VISIA imaging at 8 weeks shows calmer, smoother and more resilient skin, reflecting a rebuilt, better-supported barrier.

COMPLETE YOUR ROUTINE

The complete 5-step system for sensitive and rosacea-prone skin.

The complete 5-step anti-ageing system.

For compromised or post-procedure skin, use before the Night Recovery Cream.

 
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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

"If you suffer with texture and uneven skin tone like me then I highly recommend this. My skin has improved massively — the glow is fantastic."

"Skin feels soft and nourished. The dedication and research in formulation really shows."

"My skin feels really hydrated every morning, and it looks smoother and brighter."

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