Skin Barrier Bootcamp

It's time to whip your skin barrier into shape! Welcome to NAYA's Skin Barrier Bootcamp; our 5-day program to learn how to get your most gorgeous skin yet. Get your supplies and join this master class to learn how to repair, support, and strengthen your skin barrier.

"Everyone can have timeless skin wellbeing. But to get your clearest, smoothest most healthy & glowy skin, the key is a strong skin barrier."


- Sarah Zimmer, Founder & Product Innovation Chief at NAYA

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Restoring more than skin

Stop your skin barrier with badly formulated products including sensitising ingredients and actives that don't provide any value to your skin. NAYA exclusively formulates with ingredients that strengthen the skin barrier for your glowiest skin. We exclude twice as many ingredients as the industry average in the European Union. And our exclusive No-No List goes far beyond the obvious such as parabens, mineral oil, and syntehtic fragrances.

How can you tell if your skin barrier is damaged?

When your skin barrier is damaged with cracks, free radicals and UV rays accelerate skin aging. That means dullness, redness, irritation, blemishes, wrinkles and fine lines. When your skin barrier is strong, the good stuff, like moisture, is kept in. That means glowy, youthful-looking skin.

what causes a weak barrier? Inflammation!

What is an inflammation? Inflammation is a natural and essential part of the body's immune response. It occurs as the body works to fight off potential infections or repair damage from an injury. The process begins when the body releases signaling chemicals that prompt white blood cells to move from the bloodstream to the site of damage. These white blood cells then produce cytokines—hormones that act as mediators to address the issue and repair the affected area. While these mediators promote tissue healing, they can also cause symptoms like pain, fever, and redness as part of the body's reparative process. Once the healing is complete, inflammation should naturally subside. However, if it becomes chronic, it can pose a threat to overall health.

There are two main types of inflammation:

  • Acute Inflammation
    This occurs suddenly and typically lasts for a short period, often resolving within two weeks or less. It is usually marked by symptoms such as redness, warmth, swelling, and pain around the affected area, commonly seen with injuries like cuts or scrapes.
  • Chronic Inflammation
    This is a prolonged inflammatory response that lasts six weeks or more. It is often slower to develop and can lead to symptoms like persistent body pain, ongoing fatigue, mood disturbances, and recurrent infections.

External causes that can inflame the skin barrier

Environmental stressors like smoke, dust, and free radicals can wreak havoc, weakening the skin barrier over time. Discover our EVERYDAY range to provide your skin with the everyday antioxidants it needs to fight of free radicals from pollution exposure.

Exposure to UVA/UVB Rays in the outdoors can accelerate ageing and wrinkles. Learn more about our sunscreen solutions that provide perfect everyday protection all year around from UVB and UVA. Let's start talking about UVA because this ray is the one that is being hardly mentioned.

Over time, exposure to blue light from digital devices can cause discolouration, inflammation, and increased sensitivity. Our Everyday Range and Elevate range provide you with ingredients to protect your skin from the HEV light.

Exfoliating is essential, but can wreak havoc if not done carefully! Use exfoliators that don’t over-strip your skin and use them in moderation. Consistency is key! We want to avoid overdoing that can lead to inflammations.

Heightened cortisol levels, associated commonly with stress, can lead to dull skin, uneven skin tones, dark spots, and wrinkles. Discover our products enriched with Exosome. The first of its kind that is based on plants and available in our Exosomes Range.

Stripping cleansers or products with harsh ingredients like fragrances, alcohols, essential oils can deplete your skin barrier and disrupt your microbiome. You want a cleanser that swipes away all dirt, grime, sunscreen and makeup (ideally as well all sorrows but we haven't invented it yet :) ) without stripping your skin from its natural oils and leaving you worse off. Discover our cleansers in our Everyday range.

Internal causes that can inflame the skin barrier

As you age, your skin loses fatty acids, which are critical to keeping skin moisturised, plump and youthful looking. Discover our RENEW range. Wonderfully formulated products that supports the needs of a mature skin.

Adopting an anti-inflammatory lifestyle is crucial for reducing systemic inflammation and soothing skin dysfunctions. Key strategies include prioritizing adequate sleep, engaging in daily exercise, managing stress, and protecting against urban and digital pollution.

Diet plays a significant role in controlling inflammation. Avoiding high-sugar, fried, and processed foods, as well as limiting excess alcohol, can help reduce inflammation. Deficiencies in essential nutrients like zinc or omega-3 fatty acids can also exacerbate inflammation and its impact on the skin.

Instead, focus on incorporating anti-inflammatory foods into your diet, such as avocados, salmon, olive oil, tomatoes, nuts, dark berries, and green tea. These nutrient-dense options help combat inflammation, support overall health, and promote radiant skin.

Conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or fluctuations during pregnancy, menstruation, or menopause can increase inflammation in the skin.

Heightened cortisol levels, associated commonly with stress, can lead to dull skin, uneven skin tones, dark spots, and wrinkles. Discover our products enriched with Exosome. The first of its kind that is based on plants and available in our Exosomes Range.

An imbalanced gut microbiome or leaky gut syndrome can release pro-inflammatory compounds into the bloodstream, which may trigger or exacerbate skin inflammation (e.g., rosacea or acne).
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How to tackle inflammation?

At NAYA, our ingredient philosophy is rooted in science to help combat inflammation, protect the skin barrier, and promote optimal hydration, nourishment, and repair. We believe that skincare works best when paired with an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. Research has shown that adopting mindful dietary and lifestyle habits can significantly reduce inflammation, benefiting not only your skin but your overall wellbeing as well as your mental wellbeing.

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Step 01

CREATE YOUR CANVA

CLEANSE

The first and most common skin barrier offender: your cleanser. Avoid cleansers made with sulfates, perfumes, essential oils, alcohol or synthetic fragrance because those ingredients can strip your skin of your natural & essentials oils your skin produces. Choose a cleanser that is nourishing and supportive like our Everyday Cleansing Oil.

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STEP 02

Prevent Breakouts

EXFOLIATE

Stop using harsh products like nutshell scrubs that cause microtears in your skin, which allow bacteria and pollution to wreak havoc on your skin barrier. Start using gentle chemical exfoliants that gently shed your skin’s surface skin cells.

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STEP 03

ADDRESS SKIN NEEDS

TREAT

Your skin’s needs begin with balance, and a healthy skin barrier plays a vital role in achieving it. Bacteria are essential allies in this process, working to keep your skin barrier resilient and thriving. NAYA products are thoughtfully formulated to support your skin’s natural ecosystem, helping good bacteria flourish while keeping harmful bacteria in check. By focusing on your skin's unique needs, we empower your barrier to stay balanced, happy, and strong—ensuring your skin feels its best every day.

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STEP 04

PREVENT & PROTECT

MOISTURISE

Use skin-barrier first moisturisers that are made with small molecule seed oils. These nourish, strengthen and replenish your skin barrier with omega fatty acids and keep bad bacteria out.

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START YOUR SKIN BARRIER RECOVERY

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RECEIVE A PERSONALISED SKINCARE ROUTINE

In less than 60 seconds, discover your biomimetic transformative skincare routine, from cleansers to moisturisers. No time? Then book a call with our Founder.
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About NAYA's Founder

Meet Sarah

Sarah started NAYA out of a need as she felt that she couldn't find and everyday skincare routine where each ingredient drives value to her sensitive skin. At NAYA, every single ingredient in the products she develops help to nourish, protect, strengthen and to thrive delicate skin. As delicate, stressed and sensitive skin deserved only the best with powerful actives.

NAYA is this thoughtful and intentional skincare company, that analyses carefully each ingredient. If it doesn't add value, it is not getting adding to the meticulous formulation.

Sarah is a trained nutritional therapist, certified Life Coach, certified Face Yoga Teacher and Pilates enthusiast. She absolutely loves discovering ingredients that provide longevity and help her skin to stay naturally glowy and healthy; while living a holistic lifestyle.

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YOUR ROADMAP TO LONGEVITY

Targeting inflammation has been central to Sarah’s entire journey. This January, she invites you to discover her Skin Barrier Bootcamp; a holistic program focused on longevity by managing inflammation to help rejuvenate your skin, body, and mind.

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