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Heads up, mixing retinol and benzoyl peroxide gave me a nasty rash, check your routines
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thomas.ruby8mo ago
Yeah, that combo is seriously harsh on your skin barrier. I made the same mistake years ago, applying them one right after the other. My derm said you need at least a few hours between them, or better yet, use them on alternate nights. It's not just BP, mixing retinol with any strong acid like vitamin C can cause similar irritation. Do you have a good moisturizer to help with the recovery?
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hannahgonzalez8mo ago
Totally agree with @thomas.ruby, alternating nights is the only way my skin can handle it. Ever try putting your moisturizer on before the treatment to buffer it a bit?
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rubysingh4mo ago
I tried buffering with moisturizer once and fell asleep with a sheet mask still on my face.
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betty_jackson8mo ago
Wait, really? I always thought you could layer them if your skin was tough enough.
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