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Harz

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BHA/AHA help

I have recently included a BHA/AHA toner into my routine but I do not know what I can and cannot use afterwards? I do not want any skin irritation or the effect of the toner to diminish in anyway. To make it clear: what chemicals. Please help
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estella

Oily/Sensitive

Definitely use moisturizer, essences or anything that will help hydration and soothing for your skin as AHA/BHA tends to strip moisture. Also avoid other actives if you’re because you will risk damaging yung skin barrier. Lastly, sunscreens is a must! Acids will increase sun sensitivity. 💕
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157min

Dry/Resilient

Since you recently tried aha bha, you can try used it twice a week at first, and then increase the usage based on your skin. And it is better to not use vitamin c and retinols with the aha bha in the same routine.
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157min

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Absolutely ! You can use any hydrating ,soothing and calming ingredients such as snail mucin , centella, hyaluronic acid etc
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isaglowup

Oily/Resilient

Just use either soothing or moisturizing products. Don’t use retinol or vitamin c afterwards
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alibaby

Oily/Sensitive

Echoing what was said above: probably don’t use harsh chemicals like retinoids, vitamin C or benzoyl peroxide. Stick with soothing things! Snail mucin, hyaluronics, centella, ceramides should all be good. I think you can still use alpha arbutin and tranexamic acid if you want to use brightening stuff. Be careful with azelaic acid and kojic acid in high concentrations as these can cause irritation, especially if your skin is already more sensitive from the BHA/AHA.
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Lotusflower

Oily/Resilient

If you avoid all kinds of retinol and vitamin C and other actives in general you can use everything else from snail mucin/ propolis/ green tea/ Niacinamide/ alpha arbutin.... all this and more wich can help get more benefits from the AHA/BHA exfoliant, and of course don't forget moisturizing at night and sunscreen is the day.
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