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<p><i></i></p></div></div></div></div></header></div></body></html>";s:4:"text";s:35427:"Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid being acidic compounds are very efficient in their performance and ideal for curing blemishes, acne breakouts, and signs of normal or early aging. Salicylic Acid Regarded by many as the main player in BHAs, salicylic acid dives deep into congested skin to relieve clogged pores and blackheads while reducing bacterial growth. Recently started adding The Ordinary serums into my skin care routine for my combination/rough skin that is prone to acne, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%,The Ordinary Azelaic acid suspension 10%, The Ordinary Ascorbyl glucoside solution 12%,Sunscreen The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, Boots Intensive night cream, Lâoreal pure clay &detox cleanser. What order can I use these in to add to my AM and PM routines so nothing is too harsh or any advice to drop anything. From your other replies it looks like I should add niacinamide, salicylic acid and potentially retinol into my routine. Hi, I have oily-combination skin, clogged pores, blackheads, whiteheads, cystic acne, and hyperpigmentation. The ordinary Rose hip seed oil, Is this a good routine? Some brand exclusions apply. I’ve been using The Ordinary Products for coming up to a week now and I think I’m starting to notice a big difference. They’re effective but gentler. Your help is greatly appreciated! My current skincare routine is: AM – Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser Oil Control SK II Treatment Essence The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Clinique Fresh Pressed Daily Booster Vit C Clinique Pore Refining Solutions Elta MD sunscreen, PM – Cerave foaming cleanser Clinique clarifying toner with Salicyclic acid The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Curology with 1% Clindamycin, .25% Zinc Pyrithione and 4% Zinc Origins super spot remover for on the spot acne I also use LUNA sleeping night oil from time to time and Laneige water sleeping mask. How do you layer your acids in your skincare routine? Removing all the layers leaves it red and sensitive. For your skin type, salicylic acid is all you need. Any tips? Recently I got the following The Ordinary products, whichi I’m wondering how to fit in my routine: Glycolic acid 7% toning solution, Lactic Acid 10% HA, Hyaluronic Acid 2% B5. I’m confused on how to implement these products – I probably shouldn’t try them all at once and I don’t know how to experiment with them without irritating my sensitive skin. Loving this thread. Lozano Skincare's SkinTea Active Renewal Masque is suitable for all skin types - including mature and acne prone skin. I purchased the ordinary azealic acid, salicylic acid, retinol squalane and also have pixi glow tonic (glycolic acid). Also, would you suggest implementing anti-aging products? PM: cleanse, (LâOreal mask once a week), salicylic acid, Niacinamide and night cream. So 99% of glycolic acid products out there won’t do much for your wrinkles. Translation: they exfoliate skin just as well but are less irritating. One of the main issues with using salicylic acid and retinol together is that both ingredients, alone, have the potential to cause skin irritation and this may be enhanced when combining the two together. I also recently purchached The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution, The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2%, and Noxzema Anti-Blemish Pads Salicyic Acid 2% but Iâm not sure how to incorporate them into my routine. What are the main products I should be using? NEW SUBSCRIBERS RECEIVE 15% OFF*  This is my current routine: Weleda One-Step Cleanser&Toner A homemade toner (distilled water, camu camu vinegar and vegetable source glycerin in a 10:2:1 proportion) Raspberry seed oil Weleda Almond Soothing Facial Cream Naghab Sunblock (shea butter, copoazÃº butter, wheat germ oil, olive oil, maca extract, titanium oxide, zinc oxide, decyl glucoside , cetearyl alcohol, vitamin E, chamomile essential oil, potassium sorbate), Night: Weleda 2-1 Cleanser&Toner Homemade toner Jojoba oil or Passionfruit oil. That’s why lots of people prefer to use Vitamin C derivates. Hi Gio, I recently bought the Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution because I really needed a toner, but I already had the Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2%. Thanks! So many of you are worried that layering AHAs, vitamin C and retinoids can make them ineffective. Just pick the one acid that works for you and stick to that: But let’s say that your skin could really benefit from more than one type of acid. Thank you!! The most commonly utilized AHAs include lactic, glycolic, citric and mandelic, while salicylic acid represents the only BHA. Kim, I’d love to help but I’m not sure what your skin type is. In the ebbing, buffet, niacinamide + zinc and caffeine solution.           *Offer valid for new subscribers and participating brands only. Pick one vitamin C serum and stick to it. Your help would mean so much. The ordinary hyaluronic acid 2% + B5 4. I am trying to implement these products into my skincare routine and would love your advice. Recenrly started adding The Ordinary serums into my skin care routine for oily/ combination skin that is prone to acne. Thank you in advance for your help! My skin isn’t flaky or shiny, but can sometime be bumpy. If you’re seeing results, don’t change anything. I recommend using vitamin C in the morning under sunscreen (it boosts its effectiveness) and alternative AHAs and retinoids at night. Where to start to help prevent further aging as much as possible? Thank you!! Be sure to check your inbox for your special savings code! Why are you saying she doesnt need lactic or glycolic acid? You can layer hyaluronic acid with everything. Yes, you can switch from Finacea to the ordinary Azelaic Acid and see which one you like best. Ashley, it seems you’re using redundant products. You can Use Peptides and Hyaluronic acid Together. Benzoyl Peroxide VS Salicylic Acid: Which One Should You Choose? Michele, you definitely need salicylic acid. I have acne scars and hyperpigmentation due to products I have tried that made my breakouts worst. Noticed that if I were to only cleanse my face in the AM and not apply anything after, my skin & t-zone feels tight and slightly oily. You’re using all of them and then you’re wondering why your skin’s all dry and flaky all of a sudden… ð. My skin looks and feels great in the morning. Melia, you’re already using salicylic acid. Hyaluronic acid 2% b5, Niacinamide 10% zinc 1% Caffeine solution 5% egg Resveratrol 3% frolic acid 3% Salicylic acid 2% Lactic acid 10 % Glycolic acid 7% toning solution Vitamin c suspension 30% in silicone And natural moisturizing factors ha Advice on which products I should be using and when? You may get an overall concentration of acids that’s too strong for your skin, destroy its protective barrier and be left with a red, flaky, painful mess. Use salicylic acid after cleansing in the PM and that’s it. Hi Gio! I know it’s early days so I’m not sure how long this is going to last but I’ve currently got no spots, and even some of my red scars & blemishes are starting to fade and smooth over. You can alternate it with glycolic acid at night. I have normal skin, with dark eye circles, sun spots, blemishes and visible pores. I have combination acne prone skin with some hyperpigmentation that has been under control with the occasional hormonal break outs. My skin isn’t flaky or shiny, but can sometime be bumpy. Hi! For the love of your skin, stop adding all the “cult” exfoliating products into your skin. using hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid together. Your skin type needs salicylic acid. I also have combination skin, hyper pigmentation, and sometimes acne. Use only salicylic acid. *Offer valid for new subscribers and participating brands only. Really good job. Caudalie's Resveratrol Line Just Went to Harvard. My scarring is lessened and my hyper pigmentation from scarring has also decreased. Hyaluronic acid is a skin hydrator, not an exfoliant like salicylic acid. If you want to get rid of fine lines, slowly up your retinol dose instead. Also some uneven texture. Thank you! Fresh Soy Cleanser 2. Plus, it has one more trick up its sleeve: it has anti-inflammatory properties that soothe redness and irritations. Hi Gio, I am Nancy from the Netherlands, I am 39 years old and I have a combination acne skin. Or you can use salicylic acid every morning and alternate benzoyl peroxide and retinoids at night. I’m here to help. It’s easy to get addicted. It’s so powerful, it binds up to 1000 times its weight in water! Download your FREE 'Best Anti-Aging Skincare Routine" cheatsheet to find out what really works to prevent aging and minimise wrinkles (plus, weekly tips). If you're applying the product to your face and neck, use a pea- or marble-size amount spread evenly over the area. While hyaluronic acid acts almost instantly to hydrate your skin, niacinamide can take up to 4 weeks to replenish the lipids within your stratum corneum so it’s worth using a ceramide-based moisturizer while using niacinamide and hyaluronic acid together. Lactic acid is useless to you so return it if you can. The clinically-tested, mineral-based brand you love is now at Dermstore. But it won’t help you with wrinkles. But until then, use salicylic acid ONLY. It’s also best to exfoliate with good genes first and then apply vitamin C on top. Even when these ingredients work best at different pHs, they never deactivate one another completely to make them useless. Ulta-Clarifying Face Oil (1.5% Salicylic Acid, plus Tea Tree, Black Cumin Seed, and Cucumber Seed Oils, Milk Thistle, Chamomile), PM: -Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser -The Ordinary 7% Glycolic Acid Toning Solution – IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Cream -Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Oil ( lavender, evening primrose, and squalene), *Once a week in PM, skip toning solution and do 10 min mask of The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, follow with Kiehl’s, Maralie, stop exfoliating so much! I recommend you check out one of Paula’s Choice BHA exfoliants or the ordinary salicylic acid. Any input into what I could be doing different or incorporating?? They’re less effective but gentler on the skin and last way longer too. I have combination skin,  bigger pores and sometimes small blackheads in my nose, which also tends to be a little red. AHAs and salicylic acid are both exfoliants. Hi Gio! Glycolic acid. Please try adding your email address again. Both salicylic acid and retinol are effective in achieving clear and smooth skin. My aesthetician is recommending: AM Salycylic Acid Vitamin e&c serum PM Mandelic Acid serum. I’d love your feedback on my routine. Oops, an error occurred. That’s why it’s prescription only. Glycolic acid does, at 10% and higher concentrations. F (Oil Solution Moisturizer) Azelaic Acid 10% + HA 2% (Suspension Cream-Gel) Vitamin C Suspension 30% in Silicone (Suspension Cream-Gel). how salicylic acid works. But it’s super harsh on the skin. Weekly – Hyaluranic Face Mask Monthly – Hydrafacial treatment followed by Dermalux light therapy. If I could get your input I would greatly appreciate it!! I recommend you pick a product that has both types of acids. I use kate Somerville eradikate cleanser which mostly keeps the cysts away and just purchased a bunch a ordinary products. I am having a hard time knowing if what I am doing is correct! Acids do have a place in your skincare routine. It goes without saying that both hyaluronic acid and niacinamide work well with Azelaic Acid. How can I implement the Glycolic acid toner in my daily routine and do I have to change the way I already use the other products? If you need more help with your skincare routine and would like a full consultation, I’d be happy to help you out. You can check out my sunscreen recommendations here: https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/what-are-the-best-sunscreens-for-oily-skin/, Hi Gio, thank you so much for this blog, it has really cleared things up for me, however I would love your advice on the product and order I use will use them. My skin is combination, but on the drier side. I would like to know how to incorporate TO hyaluronic acid B5 as I was recommended to use skinceuticals B5 gel (I live in Canada and it has been very dry lately- I have some flakiness and dry skin), as well as perhaps the salycilic acid and the ferulic acid as I was also told I could get some benefit from the Skinceuticals CE ferulic but I don’t want to pay the high price tag as these treatments are costing me a lot of money! I am wondering if there are any skin side effects for using both hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid at once? Iâm 40 and have congested combination acne prone skin, with an oily t zone, my cheeks are generally normal, forhead is oily and congested, my chin is acne prone and congested. I’m not sure why you’re washing off BP? While hyaluronic acid helps to hydrate your skin, niacinamide refines your pores and strengthen your skin barrier. Overexfoliation only makes acne worse. 0 comment. Thank you! Put that on after the retina A in my PM routine? Hi, I don’t use any of these products and desperately need to start!! If this isn’t enough to keep your oily skin under control after 3 weeks, you can introduce azelaic acid. They give you results. You can find the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredient in many over-the-counter acne treatments , … "can i mix benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid together and apply or is it better one after another, rinsing in between? Can i use a toner in the mornings? You only need ONE exfoliant with salicylic acid in it. Removing the most superficial layer makes your skin smoother and brighter. The senator has been criticized for seeming too ambitious — but that's kind of the point. Cleanser 2. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum ($90.00). Thanks, AM Salicylic Acid 2% Solution 30ml Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG 30ml Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% 30ml Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA 30ml SPF 50 sunscreen Eucerin, PM Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution 240ml Vitamin C Suspension 23% + HA Spheres 2% 30ml Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% 30ml Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA 100ml 100% Plant-Derived Squalane 30ml. No peeling, I tolerate it just fine. Please enter your email address in the format of name@email.com. Even when these ingredients work best at different pHs, they never deactivate one another completely to make them useless. Thankfully, our experts weighed in on best practices. Joy, you DON’T need 3 acids. (but still considering which one is okay) The thing is I don’t know how to add on and integrate this 3 new things in my routine.. I definitely recommend adding retinol to your night time routine. My skin looks and feels great in the morning.  Can: Put one on wait one half hour then put the other on. f you need more help with your skincare routine, Iâve created a bespoke skincare routine consultation service. Iâd love to get your advice on my routine as well. After you introduce that, you’ll see a big difference. If something ain’t broken, don’t fix it. A better option would be to use retinol 3 nights in a row followed by 1 night of salicylic acid. I went and got 2 FSR treatments, 2 silkpeels and a microneedling treatment. At this point, I am experiencing a big of sagging, a few wrinkles and some mild hyper pigmentation. how to use retinol and salicylic acid together AM: Philosophy purity cleanser or Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser Pixi Glow Tonic Kiehls Iris Extract Activating Essence Treatment Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II and Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex II Drunk Elephant C-Tangoâ¢ Multivitamin Eye Cream Glow Lab Moisturiser La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dry Touch SPF50, PM is almost the same: Philosophy purity cleanser or Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser Pixi Glow Tonic Kiehls Iris Extract Activating Essence Treatment Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex II and Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex II Kiehls Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask. And throw away lactic acid and the Clinique toner with salicylic acid. I have been saying for many years on this blog that you cannot use acids and retinoids together. I am 40 so I definitely want to include anti-aging products. Hi Gio, I recently found  your site, and have gone down a rabbit hole reading through the archives. ETP, I would recommend switching from glycolic to salicylic acid a week before your period to avoid breakouts. It’s irritating and disrupts your skin’ protective barrier! So adding hyaluronic acid to your regimen will give your skin the hydration that you do need to keep your skin hydrated and balanced. But you can try this routine with a tweak: https://www.beautifulwithbrains.com/regimen-remove-sun-spots/. 1. I’d really appreciate your feedback on my routine. Gio, thanks for this post and for responding to us all! You can definitely use both. $4.99 Try Clean & Clear Persa-Gel 10 Be sure to add a moisturizer alongside these acids to help speed up your skin repair and reduce dry patches. They work. Thankfully I donât have too many established wrinkles. Yes! But lactic acid is for exfoliation, not wrinkles. Benzoyl peroxide is a powerful acne fighter. Hello Gio I have very deep dark spots on my cheeks although I have a normal to dry skin . Sumaya, I would take out the glycolic acid. Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid readily act in letting you achieve flawless skin. But even if your skin is more resistant, it’s best to start slow and introduce these superstars into your skincare routine slowly. Dr. Robert Jackson answered. This is particularly a concern for anyone with dry or sensitive skin. L-Ascorbic Acid. Your skin only needs salicylic acid, but in a little higher amount. I was wondering if itâs okay to use a Benzoyl Peroxide Face Wash at night, and  then a vitamin c+ hyaluronic acid+ collagen serum in the am ? My current routine is as follows: AM: Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Tamarind Valjean Labs Vitamin C and Magnesium Serum Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream The Ordinary Squalane Oil, PM Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream The Ordinary Squalane Oil, Eve, yes I think switching to salicylic acid now is a good idea. Also looking to incorporatea salicylic acid. Now you can’t get enough of them. This means it does double duty: it exfoliates the surface of the skin AND gets inside the pores, unclogging them from within. If you use salicylic acid, pixi toner becomes redundant. The most famous members of the family are glycolic acid, lactic acid and mandelic acid. All that moisture makes skin softer, plumper and brighter. By using products that contain glycolic acid, your skin will become more radiant, youthful and smooth in no time. Anything else I could add remove, or use differently? Therefore, it might cause more harm than good if you combine these acids together … My skin feels smoother and pores are starting to look smaller. I have recently been gifted The Ordinary Buffet and Granactive Retinod 5% in Squalane by a friend who loves them. Hello, My current routine is: AM:Cleanse + Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA + makeup PM: Cleanse + Hyaluronic Acid 2% +100% Plant-Derived Squalane +  Retinol 0.2% in Squalane 3 + Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA I would like to use the Latic Acid 5% (3xweek), because I’m starting to get some fine lines in my forehead, but I’m not able to figure out how to do layer with my night routine… My thoughts are: PM 2x week: Cleanse + Lactic Acid 5% + 100% Plant-Derived Squalane + Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA Also how to use the Lactic acid? ), AM Cleanse (Cleanser) Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution (Water Solution Toner) Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA (Water Solution Serum) Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Water Solution Serum) Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Solution in Vit. Thank you SO much!! In fact, applying hyaluronic acid with your salicylic acid is a very good idea. Hi I kind of chop and change my products but currently use: I am 39 with normal skin but really now looking to fight signs of aging. : Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant VS Cosrx BHA Blackhead Power Liquid, Retinol Side Effects And How To Deal With Them, How To Choose The Right Serum For Your Age. I even consulted with Dr. Leslie Baumann who said “Retinoids should not be mixed with BHA (salicylic acid) or AHA (glycolic acid) because the BHA and AHA can inactivate the retinoid. Related: Why Salicylic Acid Is The Key To Spot-Free Skin. Treat your tresses & earn 2x points on all hair care. That’s why it’s best to use it as a spot treatment only. I have combination oily/dry skin with hormonal breakouts. I currently use Am: a clinique cleanser Lancome confort toner Clinique all about eye rich cream DE Vitamin C firma, DE PROTINI Spf 35 lotion PM: Cleanser Lancome toner Clinque all about eyes rich cream Rosehip oil I want to even my skin tone and get ride of the breakouts ,and start antiaging procese, Maria, thank you for your comment. I add in a salicylic acid wash at night mid-cycle. I’m 47 years old with dry skin,redness on cheeks, dark spots, wrinkles and crows feet. Hi Gio – thank you so much for clarifying and cleaning up (pun intended) all the skin care urban legends. Yes, you can use hyaluronic acid and peptides during the same skincare session, but you will get the best results when you use them in the right order. It firms and plumps by attracting water molecules together and gives skin that lit-from-within effect. How to Get Smoother Skin, According to Dermatologists, Formulated specifically for the unique needs of menâs skin. Maxine, what makes you think that every person on the planet needs AHAs? Related: AHAs VS BHA: Which One Should You Use? It fights free radicals, speeds up the skin’s natural exfoliating process and boosts the production of collagen. If you don’t know that, you can buy the wrong acids/ingredients and make things worse. To get these great ingredients into your skin care routine, we recommend using the Isntree Clear Skin 8% AHA Essence that contains AHAs glycolic acid and lactic acid, plus hyaluronic acid. Everyone wants to use Pixi Glow or The Ordinary Glycolic 7% Toning Solution but then you’ve heard that lactic acid is the new awesome kid on the skincare block and, wait, I have a few blackheads so why not throw salicylic acid into the mix too? I love your tread so much.. I’m 33 years old with mix normal to oily skin..  My skin has blackheads on the nose,oily on the t zone, few dark spot due to previous acne (on and off small breakout acne upon menstrual ) and damage due to sun  (my facial skin appeared dark and red compared others).. . But I’d add an oil-free moisturiser in the evening. Lee, thank you! and which products would be the best at helping me with my skin issues. Claire, this is a wonderful routine, you’re already using the best Anti-Aging actives. Thank you for this article: This is my current routine: AM: AHA Firming Eye cream PM: tretinoin cream .025% (RX Retin A) anti aging eye cream A friend of mine with beautiful radiant skin (she’s 62) told me to add Hydralonic serum mixed with 100% organic aloe and 4 drops of lemon juice to my AM and PM routine. I’m interested in The Origins, as it seems to be reasonably priced and well reviewed. Remember when the mere thought of putting acids on your skin made you run in the opposite direction? Use only one exfoliant (glycolic or lactic) once a day (night), vitamin C only in the morning and choose between azelaic acid and alpha arbutin. Love this. WELCOME AND THANK YOU! I plan to add on bha salicylic acid 2% from ordinary to be use alternately with pixi toner until my blackheads and dark spots gone and maintain with pixi toner later.. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum ($90.00), for example, has both glycolic, lactic and salicylic. Hi Gio! I’ve been using a glycolic acid for the past few months in an effort to fade acne scars and it’s been pretty effective so I’m considering switching to salicylic acid now. They mean a lot. I’m not a huge fan of benzoyl peroxide face washes as they tend to be dry. What’s the best way to go? This is what Iâve been wanting, a specialist to tell me if Iâm putting too much or possibly missing products on my skincare routine! Single-use promo will be sent via email. Shop our expertly curated selection of hair & scalp care. Because too much exfoliation is gonna strip your skin raw and irritate it as hell. In the evening, salicylic acid (or the toner with salicylic and glycolic), hyaluronic acid and moisturiser. Shanelle, do NOT use glycolic acid! I suffer from breakouts around my chin and neck area but also fine lines, I therefore need something to clear my acne, red patches left after spots and also wrinkles. As long as you’re dealing with large pores and blackheads, stay away from glycolic acid and lactic acid. However, some users will notice that it is too harsh on the skin to use both at the same time, you can try alternating acids by using one at night (glycolic) and one (salicylic… Which of the two do you think it’s best for her? How does this regime sound (haven’t started yet! GIO your blog is fast becoming my skincare bible! (After cleansing with a mild face wash of course). If you apply a tiny amount on pimples only, you can leave it on for longer. 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