IMAGE MD barrier repair recovery balm

Replenish, soothe and protect vulnerable skin with this clinically-tested formulation that leverages a scientifically optimized restorative complex designed to rebuild the moisture barrier, diminish visible redness and deliver nourishing hydration.

  • 2 oz
  • Suitable for all skin types
  • Targets sensitive, extra-dry and redness-prone skin

This product is available exclusively through skincare professionals. To purchase, find an IMAGE-certified provider near you.

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Benefits

  • Soothes sensitive and vulnerable skin, reducing visible redness and improving overall skin comfort
  • Helps restore hydration and provide relief to extra-dry and dehydrated skin while reducing TEWL
  • Supports visible recovery after chemical peels, microneedling, non-ablative laser treatment, etc.
  • Clinically shown to improve skin barrier function within 7 days following aesthetic procedures
  • Accepted by the National Eczema Association and the National Rosacea Society for use on eczema and rosacea-prone skin
  • Non-comedogenic, fragrance-free and mineral oil-free formula for senstive skin types

Clinicals
  • 100% agreed that skin feels hydrated all day long*
  • 100% reported that skin is supple and overall more healthy-looking*
  • 97% reported seeing less flaking and scaliness*
  • 90% reported that skin is brighter and tone is more even*

*Based on a 4-week clinical study of 30 participants ages 29-60, Fitzpatrick I-VI, subjects accustomed to using cosmeceutical formulations, with daily application in the morning and evening of IMAGE MD barrier repair recovery balm. Study data on file with Image International Manufacturing, LLC.

Ingredients
  • XOSM™ Technology: supports formula performance while protecting and nourishing the skin’s barrier with smart-encapsulated antioxidants ectoin, vitamin C and astaxanthin-rich micro-algae.
  • NMF reinforcing complex: a u nique blend of biomimetic ceramides, phytosterols and stearic fatty acid inspired by our Natural Moisturizing Factor and skin lipid composition to replenish and restore the skin barrier, restoring the appearance of healthy, more radiant-looking skin while reducing TEWL.
  • Beta glucan: a polysaccharide that acts as an intense hydrator, strengthening the moisture barrier, reducing TEWL and plumping skin while soothing.
  • Colloidal oatmeal: rich in flavonoids and polyphenols, this natural ingredient helps protect the skin barrier and provides soothing hydration to improve comfort and reduce the look of visible redness.
  • Bisabolol: a plant-derived ingredient known for its calming properties helps soothe skin and reduce the appearance of redness.
  • Sea buckthorn oil: rich in fatty acids and antioxidants, this ingredient acts as a humectant to provide nourishing hydration while protecting the lipid barrier to help reduce moisture loss and improve overall skin tone.
  • Safflower oil: a soothing emollient high in linoleic acid that helps restore the moisture barrier and helps reduce TEWL, leaving skin soft and supple with diminished visible redness.
  • Shea butter: rich in vitamin A, E and fatty acids, this powerful humectant acts as a semi-occlusive to lock in moisture while delivering deep hydration, leaving skin soft and smooth.

Full Ingredients: AQUA, BUTYROSPERMUM (SHEA) PARKII BUTTER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, HEXYLDECANOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, GLYCERIN, SORBITAN OLIVATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, DIMETHICONE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) CERA, CETYLHYDROXYPROLINE PALMITAMIDE, BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS (RAPESEED) STEROLS, PHOSPHATIDYLCHOLINE, LACTIC ACID, BETA-GLUCAN, BISABOLOL, AVENA SATIVA (OAT) KERNEL EXTRACT, HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES FRUIT OIL, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, ECTOIN, HAEMATOCOCCUS PLUVIALIS EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, MANNITOL, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) SEED OIL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, STEARIC ACID, PALMITIC ACID, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, PROPANEDIOL, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE, CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE, PANTHENOL, PHENYLPROPANOL, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLYSORBATE 60.

Who It's For
  • Anyone with sensitive, extra-dry and/or redness-prone skin
  • Anyone with compromised skin due to non-ablative treatments
How to Use
  • For daily use: apply a nickel-sized amount to cleansed skin in the morning and evening.
  • For post non-ablative procedures: apply a generous amount to the treatment area, reapplying as needed.