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LouiseY

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Can you/do you use BHAs and Retinol in the same week? How can I best alternate them?

I have the Ordinarys Granactive Retinoid Emulsion and just bought the Inkey Lists Beta Hydroxy Acid serum. I’m scared of using them both in the same week bc I’ve actually ruined my skin by over exfoliating before. Should I wait until I finish my Retinoid to open my BHA? I heard some people alternate between them every three months but other people use them every other day! I also read that it would be great to use them in the same week so the BHA can get rid of whatever skin cells the Retinol turned over. Any opinions would be great! ♥️♥️ thanks in advance
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SkincareSushi

Oily/Resilient

I think it's safe, as mentioned by dr. Ingky in his video and Michelle (labmuffin) debunked this myth. Although lower percentage of acid is prescribed and it should be incorporated slowly on your routine.
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LouiseY

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OOooOoO thanks for sharing this! I’ll watch the whole thing later ♥️
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Ruthieandskincare

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You can start BHA for once a week only it might be enough.
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LouiseY

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That does seem to be the safest way to start! I’ll try it once a few days after my retinol night. Thanks for commenting ♥️♥️
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Begggie

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I alternate every other night but I started slowly with each ingredient. Means, once a week retinol and bha for one week, than twice for the second week. In the third week I used my retinol 3x and my exfoliator 2-3 times. Slather a lot of moisture on after using each product and dont forget sunscreen. If you realize skin dryness/damage go back to once a week with each or stop using them for 1-2 weeks until your skin settled down again. Helpful ingredients are ceramides, niacinamide, snail mucin, propolis and green tea.💖
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LouiseY

Oily/Resilient

Oh I’ve got a long way to go until I can alternate them daily. And thanks for the sunscreen reminder!! I can’t afford to be lazy now with so many sun sensitizing products. 😬 I’ll also have to look out for a great snail mucin product ♥️♥️
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Littledarling27

Oily/Resilient

If you are starting the retinol you can use it once a week just as the exfoliator but never together. I mean one night retinol, and a couple of days later the exfoliator. And don't forget to use sunscreen the morning after of both treatments.
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LouiseY

Oily/Resilient

Hmm that does seem like the safest bet! Thanks for replying ♥️ I appreciate it :)
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