About
Choose only what suits your skin.
Why Barrier Code was created
Store shelves are full of creams, serums and cleansers. The packaging often makes similar claims, but from those alone it is hard to tell how the products differ and whether their ingredients meet your skin’s needs.
Ingredient lists are full of unfamiliar names. We wanted this information to be easier to understand, so you can make more informed choices based on it.
That’s why we created Barrier Code: a personal skincare system. It helps you assess the ingredient list of a cosmetic product for your skin profile, organise the products you have and plan your everyday care better.
Our principles
Fewer products, better suited to your skin
We do not encourage you to buy more cosmetics. We want to help you pick the products whose ingredients meet your skin’s needs, and build a simple, well-thought-out routine.
We take your skin into account
Different people’s skin has different needs. That is why we assess a product’s ingredient list against the skin type, sensitivity and relevant conditions you have chosen.
We rely on scientific sources
Ingredient assessments are based on scientific papers, safety assessments and European Union legislation. You can find the list of publications we use on the “Scientific literature” page.
We’re clear about what the app can assess
We explain which ingredient properties matter for the assessment, and we flag it when there is not enough information. We analyse the ingredient list; this is not proof of the finished product’s clinical effect.
Independent assessment
Barrier Code is not linked to any cosmetics manufacturer or shop, does not advertise products and receives no payment for its assessments.
Who’s behind Barrier Code
Barrier Code is developed by PROSKYNA, UAB, a Lithuanian company. You will find the company details and contacts at the bottom of every page.
Important
Barrier Code provides an informational assessment based on a product’s ingredients and their properties. It is not a medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. If you have a skin condition or ongoing irritation, see a dermatologist or a cosmetologist.