Louise Brownlie

Now, before you hear the word holistic and picture me sitting cross-legged with a green juice, telling you to manifest clear skin, let me explain what that actually means.

There’s nothing wrong with wanting your skin to feel healthy and look glowing. The problem begins when glass skin becomes an expectation that your skin should be completely poreless, textureless and reflective at all times.

If your skin has suddenly become more sensitive, your usual products are starting to sting, or your acne seems to be getting worse despite all the effort you're putting in, it might not be your skin that's the problem. It could be your skin barrier.