IMAGE MD® barrier repair recovery balm (backbar)

Formulated for vulnerable and post-aesthetic procedure skin with an optimized replenishment complex and proprietary XOSM™ Technology featuring smart encapsulated power-antioxidants, this multi-faceted formulation delivers barrier restoration, soothing hydration, and protection against external stressors for more radiant, healthier-looking skin. 

This unique blend of clinically tested ingredients contain biomimetic lipids designed to rebalance the skin barrier composition plus beta glucan, colloidal oatmeal, and a 3-in-1 hydration complex to deliver comprehensive nourishment in a silky, semi-occlusive recovery balm. Use as a daily treatment to restore and soothe extra dry skin prone to redness or post-procedure to support visible skin recovery. 

Who it’s for: 

Sensitive and/or extra-dry skin types prone to redness. Skin compromised due to non-ablative treatments. 

STUDY #1: SELF ASSESSMENT RESULTS 

AFTER ONE WEEK*: 

• 97% Reported that skin texture looks and feels smoother 

AFTER TWO WEEKS*: 

• 97% Reported that skin is nourished and balanced 

• 93% Reported “I love the results I see” 

AFTER FOUR WEEKS*: 

• 100% Agreed that skin feels hydrated all day long 

• 100% Reported that skin is supple and overall more healthy-looking 

• 97% Reported that I see less flaking and scaliness 

• 90% Reported that skin is brighter and tone is more even 

Clinical studies show a reduction in redness and improved skin barrier function, hydration levels, and immediate soothing.  

• TEWL levels -25%, reaching up to -47% 

• Redness -14.7%, reaching up to -34.5% 

• Hydration +69%, reaching up to +140% 

*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. 

**Visual results following daily application in the morning and evening of IMAGE MD barrier repair recovery balm 

• Soothes sensitive and vulnerable skin, reducing visible redness and improving overall skin comfort 

• Helps visible redness reduction after microneedling and non-ablative laser treatment 

• 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. 

• Triple action hydration system helps restore hydration to extra-dry and dehydrated skin while reducing TEWL 

• Proprietary, patent-pending XOSM™ Technology supports skin recovery and nourishes the moisture barrier with antioxidants ectoin, vitamin C and astaxanthin-rich micro-algae 

• Non-comedogenic 

• Fragrance free 

• Petrolatum and mineral oil-free 

• Animal test-free certified by PETA 

For post-procedure: apply a generous amount to the treatment area, reapplying as needed.  

For daily use: apply a nickel-sized amount to cleansed skin in the morning and evening. 

ACTIVE 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: 

Unique 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. 

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