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Camelliaskinensis
Dry/Sensitive
You can alternate, but go slow until your skin is used to the effects of retinization and you’re not feeling the side effects anymore.
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theartofskincarett
Dry/Sensitive
I’m on Adapalene as well...I use it 3x a week
I use BHA 1x a week and 2x if my skin can tolerate it...but once is enough...to unclog my pores
I avoid AHAs now because with the increased cell turnover of Adapalene, I don’t see the need as there aren’t any dead skin cells to shed off...Adapalene has fresh new cells there already
I alternate nights so I don’t use BHA and Adapalene in same routine and I make sure to keep a break day in my routine so my skin gets a rest from all the actives
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joshh
Oily/Sensitive
Are adapalene and BHA the only actives you use? I was recommended those and a BP cleanser but not sure if i should skip the BP cleanser
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isaglowup
Oily/Resilient
Yeah and do it slowly. I do 3x of exfoliating and the other days I use retinol
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skinbysandy
Dry/Resilient
how long have you been using differin for? I would wait until your skin has well adjusted to the retinoid before adding exfoliants, that can be a huge recipe for disaster if you use AHAs/BHAs too soon (even if you’re alternating).
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skinbysandy
Dry/Resilient
glad to help! just make sure you’re super religious about wearing sunscreen and give the differin at least 3 months before trying to use any other actives.
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