OBAGI - Rebalance Skin Barrier Recovery Cream 48g

Obagi Rebalance Skin Barrier Recovery Cream 48g

Rebalance is the cream Obagi made for skin that needs to recover. Its BarrierPlex™ technology blends postbiotics, hydrating agents and soothing ingredients to help restore the skin barrier and rebalance the skin’s microbiome. It has the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance (US).

It is a natural partner to strong routines such as tretinoin, Nu-Derm or chemical peels, and to skin that feels tight or reactive. Genuine Obagi Medical stock from Obagi’s UK distribution.

Results (Obagi studies)

• 100% showed improved skin hydration after the first use
• 97% felt it was gentle on skin 14 days after a procedure
• 90% felt it left skin moisturised 14 days after a procedure

2022 bio-instrumentation study and 2022 4-week post-procedure study. Data on file at Obagi Cosmeceuticals LLC.

Key benefits

• Soothes and restores hydration
• Helps rebuild a stressed skin barrier
• Supports a balanced skin microbiome
• Gentle enough for use after professional treatments
• Fragrance-free, with the US National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance

Key ingredients

• BarrierPlex™: postbiotics (lactobacillus ferment), green algae, ceramides and niacinamide
• Ceramides NP, AP and EOP with cholesterol: barrier lipids
• Colloidal oat, allantoin and bisabolol: soothing
• Squalane: lightweight nourishment

Full ingredients (Obagi Medical, obagi.com): Aqua/water/eau, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, squalane, glycol palmitate, coconut alkanes, niacinamide, hexyldecanol, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, maltodextrin, hydrogenated lecithin, ceramide NP, ceramide AP, ceramide EOP, phytosphingosine, hydrolyzed caesalpinia spinosa gum, caesalpinia spinosa gum, cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide, hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, tetraselmis suecica extract, lactobacillus ferment, brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols, punica granatum pericarp extract, bisabolol, arginine, allantoin, tocopherol, cholesterol, avena sativa (oat) kernel flour, coco-caprylate/caprate, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, sodium lauroyl lactylate, stearic acid, acacia senegal gum, xanthan gum, carbomer, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, disodium EDTA, citric acid. Always check the pack you receive, as formulations can change.

Who is it for?

• Dry, sensitive or reactive skin
• Skin using tretinoin, retinol, acids or Nu-Derm
• Skin recovering after peels, lasers or microneedling (follow your clinician’s advice)
• Redness-prone skin

How to use

1. Apply 2–4 pumps to the area morning and evening, or as needed.
2. In the morning, follow with sunscreen.
3. After an ablative procedure, use as directed by your doctor.

Product details

• Brand: Obagi Medical
• Size: 48g
• Format: Airless pump cream
• Technology: BarrierPlex™

Frequently asked questions

Can I use it with tretinoin?

Yes. It is often used to comfort skin during tretinoin or Nu-Derm treatment. Follow your prescriber’s instructions for the prescription product.

Is it suitable after a peel or laser?

Obagi tested it after procedures. If you had an ablative procedure, use it as your doctor directs.

Do I need a prescription or consultation?

No. This is a cosmetic Obagi product, so you can add it to your basket and check out as normal.

Sources

• Obagi Medical: Rebalance Skin Barrier Recovery Cream (claims, ingredients, directions)

Reviewed 10 November 2026 by Skin by Science against Obagi Medical product information. Cosmetic product, not a medicine. No prescription or consultation needed.