When Your Skin’s as Overworked as You Are: Why your glow is fading — and how to help it catch its breath again

You know her...the woman who’s out there breaking glass ceilings, checking off goals, and somehow still finding time to run the world before lunch.

She’s a total powerhouse. But behind all that drive?

Her skin is quietly trying to keep up, while freaking out a little...

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. So many of us are thriving in every other part of life, but our skin’s telling a different story. It’s not that you don’t care, it’s that you’ve been busy taking care of everything else.

Here’s the thing most people don’t realize:

your skin is built with its own little ecosystem of protection called the skin barrier. Think of it like your body’s personal security guard; it keeps the good stuff in (hydration, nutrients, glow) and blocks the bad stuff out (pollution, bacteria, harsh ingredients, stress).

When that barrier is happy, your skin feels smooth, soft, and resilient. You barely have to think about it

.But when life gets chaotic....when you’re running on caffeine, skipping sleep, and trying every new “miracle” product you see on TikTok — that barrier starts to break down. And when it does, everything feels off.

You over-cleanse to fix the oil. You exfoliate to fix the texture. You add another serum to fix the dryness .But all those fixes start chipping away at your skin’s natural rhythm, leaving you with that confusing combo of tight but shiny, dry but oily, and random flare-ups that make you wonder what the heck is going on.

That’s your skin’s way of saying, “I’m tired too.

And here’s the beautiful part...

repairing it doesn’t require ten more steps or a complete overhaul. It just needs a moment to reset.

Every fall, when the air turns crisp and the heaters click on, your skin starts craving comfort and moisture again. That’s why we bring out our pumpkin facials for just a few short months, from September through Thanksgiving (if we’re lucky). Nature hands us everything your barrier needs in one ingredient...PUMPKIN! It’s full of natural enzymes, vitamins, and antioxidants that feed your skin instead of fighting it.

If your glow has been replaced by dryness and dullness, the Pretty Pumpkin Facial is your cozy pick-me-up; quick, hydrating, and perfect for hitting “refresh.”

If your skin’s extra sensitive or reactive lately, the Harvest Glow is pure calm in facial form; soothing, grounding, and made to restore balance.

And if you’re feeling that rough texture, flakiness, or fine lines showing up louder than usual, the Lookin’ Good Pumpkin Facial helps smooth, plump, and revive your skin so it actually feels like yours again.

This is the time of year your skin needs to be nourished, not challenged, and these facials were made for exactly that season of reset.

But if you can’t make it in this week, you can still give your skin a little peace at home. You’ve mastered the grind, now it’s time for your glow to catch up. Here’s how to start repairing your barrier (even without the pumpkin boost).

First...stop all the noise. No actives. No acids. No chasing "results". Just a gentle cleanse & moisturizer morning and night, and let your skin remember what calm feels like.

My go-to? Dermaki’s Hydrating Cleanser and Daily Facial Moisturizer. 

It’s simple, barrier-safe, and does what most products forget to do...restores instead of strip.

Give your skin two weeks of that simplicity, and you’ll start to see what’s real. The fake “problems” fade away, and what’s left is your actual skin, not the version that’s been overworked and overstimulated.

Once your skin settles, that’s when we build a plan that fits you...your goals, your pace, your life. Because great skin isn’t about doing more; it’s about giving your glow the same care you give everything else that matters.

That’s why I trust Dermaki. Their nature-meets-science philosophy speaks the same language your skin does; clean ingredients that calm and heal, backed by smart formulations that actually make a difference.

No harsh alcohols. No aggressive acids. No false promises. Just barrier-loving skincare that rebuilds from within.

Because here’s the truth, babe you don’t need to hustle harder for your glow.

You just need to let it rest, reset, and rise back up. 🌿🤍