WORST SKINCARE PRODUCT COMBO FOR AGING SKIN

WORST SKINCARE PRODUCT COMBO FOR AGING SKIN?

what is one skincare product combination to avoid for aging skin and why?

Retinol and salicylic acid

The above products can greatly reduce acne and improve the skin’s appearance when used singly. However, combining them can cause overdying that irritates your skin, worsening the signs. The extreme drying may make the skin increase oil production that can develop a vicious dryness cycle ad acne. Instead of mixing them, I recommend using retinol at night and salicylic on waking up.

Retinoid and Benzoyl peroxide

If you combine retinoid and Benzoyl peroxide, one formulation overpowers the other. For instance, Benzoyl peroxide can make the retinoid molecule inactive, thus interfering with the positive influence on fighting acne. Why not use the two products separately, such as Benzoyl in the morning and retinoid towards evening?

Charlotte Cremers
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MS, University of Tartu
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Using the acquired academic and professional experience, I advise patients with various complaints about mental health - depressed mood, nervousness, lack of energy and interest, sleep disorders, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts and anxieties, difficulty concentrating, and stress. In my free time, I love to paint and go on long walks on the beach. One of my latest obsessions is sudoku – a wonderful activity to calm an unease mind.

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