Barrier Repair Programme
A facial for sensitive skin that minimises irritation and soothes from the inside out, strengthening the skin barrier and calming inflammation and redness.
What it is
Calm first, then everything else.
The Dr Jinah Yoo Barrier Repair Programme is a soothing treatment for the problems that come with sensitive skin. Most patients leave with inflammation calmed, redness reduced and the skin's natural moisture levels restored. By using soothing products and techniques that avoid abrasive facials, it improves the skin's resilience without triggering irritation or discomfort.
Standard facials often rely on stronger exfoliants and actives. This programme uses non-abrasive techniques throughout: gentle, but still effective.
Reactive skinSoothing, moisture-boosting products restore the skin's natural moisture levels and rebuild a healthier, better-functioning barrier.
Dryness & dehydrationRedness, sensitivity and conditions such as rosacea are exactly what this programme is designed to calm, inflammation reduced rather than provoked.
Redness & rosaceaAcne-prone areas are calmed rather than stripped, inflammation reduced and blemishes improved, without the irritation stronger treatments cause.
Sensitive and acne-proneRecommended for
Who this programme suits.
- Acne-prone, dry sensitive or oily sensitive skin types
- Those who experience skin sensitivity, redness or allergic reactions
- Anyone concerned with damaged skin, enlarged pores or conditions such as rosacea
- Those looking to restore and strengthen their skin barrier for better skin health
- Generally suitable for anyone wanting better hydration and less irritation
- Your skin is assessed at consultation to confirm it aligns with your needs
- Avoid strong exfoliants, retinoids and acids for a few days afterwards
- Active skin infection should be treated before any facial
“A compromised barrier cannot be treated through. Calm it, hydrate it, and only then does anything else you do to the skin actually work.”
Benefits
What the programme does.
Reinforces the skin's natural defence, making it more resilient to environmental stressors and less prone to irritation.
Balances the skin's pH levels, promoting a healthier complexion and reducing the risk of sensitivity or inflammation.
Addresses acne-prone areas by calming inflammation and reducing blemishes, resulting in clearer skin.
The treatments
Two treatments, one calm result.
The programme draws on two gentle technologies: ultrasound that works at dermal level without surface trauma, and Korean hydradermabrasion that cleanses and hydrates in a single pass.
LDM Ultrasound Care
A gentle and effective facial treatment that delivers energy to the dermis layer, helping stimulate collagen production. It supports skin elasticity and activates the dermal cells essential to skin health, enhancing barrier strength and improving firmness and texture.
Aquafacial Care
Using the Aquapure device from Korea, a non-invasive treatment combining hydration, exfoliation and extraction with an infusion of active serums. It delivers targeted hydration while removing impurities and dead skin cells, addressing dullness, fine lines and acne.
Decided at your consultation
Your skin is assessed first, and the treatments, products and schedule are set to your skin type: sensitivity is the limit the programme is built around.
Why our programme
Gentle, and deliberately so.
Gentle cleansing and soothing massage
Gentle cleansing techniques and soothing massage ensure minimal stress on the skin, leaving it calm and refreshed.
Skin barrier strengthening
By targeting and strengthening the barrier, the treatments protect sensitive skin against environmental factors and keep it resilient.
Products for enhanced moisture
Active ingredients that restore the skin's natural moisture levels, improve texture and enhance overall skin health.
Your consultant
Designed by Dr Jinah Yoo.
Dr Jinah Yoo
MBChB FRCP · Consultant Dermatologist · FounderDr Yoo is a Korean, UK-trained consultant dermatologist and the founder and medical director of Dr Jinah Yoo Dermatology. The programme was developed for the patients she sees most often: skin that has been over-treated, or that reacts to everything it is given.
Where redness or sensitivity is a medical condition rather than a barrier problem, it is diagnosed and treated as one.
- GMC-registered consultant dermatologist
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
- Korean facial protocols, delivered in London
- Programme tailored to your skin at consultation
Your journey, visit by visit
What actually happens.
Consultation & skin assessment
Your skin is assessed to confirm the programme aligns with your needs, and the treatments and products chosen around your sensitivity.
You commit to nothing at this stageGentle cleanse, then care
Gentle cleansing and soothing massage, then LDM ultrasound and Aquafacial care as indicated: hydration, exfoliation and active serums, with no abrasive step at any point.
Calm and refreshed, not redAftercare
Avoid products with strong exfoliants or harsh actives, such as retinoids and strong acids, for a few days. Stick to gentle, hydrating products to support the soothing effect and maintain moisture levels.
Gentle products onlyMaintaining the result
We recommend a treatment every four to six weeks. Regular sessions reinforce the barrier, improve hydration and build resilience over time, and your schedule can be tailored to your skin.
The clinic
45 Albemarle Street, Mayfair.
Questions
Asked before booking.
It is particularly effective for sensitive skin types, relying on non-abrasive techniques that won't irritate delicate skin. Unlike standard facials that may use stronger exfoliants or actives, this approach is gentle yet effective, enhancing hydration, reducing redness and strengthening the barrier.
Yes. The treatment incorporates soothing and moisture-boosting products that restore the skin's natural moisture levels and create a more hydrated, healthy barrier, leaving skin refreshed and comfortably moisturised.
Every four to six weeks to maintain healthy skin and optimise results. Regular treatments reinforce the barrier, improve hydration and build resilience over time, and your schedule can be tailored to your individual skin.
Avoid products containing strong exfoliants or harsh actives, such as retinoids and strong acids, for a few days. Stick to gentle, hydrating products to support the soothing effect and maintain moisture levels.
Yes, it can be combined with other non-invasive treatments such as lymphatic drainage for added benefit. We do recommend confirming any additional treatment is suitable for your skin type first, so nothing irritates sensitive skin.
Yes. The programme is tailored to the needs of sensitive skin types, but is generally suitable for anyone looking to improve hydration, reduce irritation and maintain a healthy skin barrier. Your skin is assessed at consultation to confirm it aligns with your needs.
Next step
Start by giving your skin less to fight.
Book a consultation and your skin is assessed first, then the programme, products and schedule set around your sensitivity.
