Pro-retinol and hexapeptide-9
Keep them apart
Use them at different times of day by applying hexapeptide-9 in the morning and pro-retinol at night to avoid skin irritation. Both ingredients work hard to renew the skin, but using them together can cause redness and irritation. You can easily fix this by using a gentler formula or separating them into different daily routines.
All about pro-retinol
All about hexapeptide-9Pro-retinol products
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L'Oreal Paris
Revitalift
CA$39.96
Hexapeptide-9 products
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Elemis
Pro-Collagen Night Cream
CA$131.00
- Murad Cellular Hydration Repair Serum
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MARY & MAY
6 Peptide Complex Serum
CA$28.99
Questions and answers
Can you use pro-retinol and hexapeptide-9 together?
No, you should keep pro-retinol and hexapeptide-9 apart in your routine because combining them may increase irritation. Try alternating their usage, such as applying your retinoid at night and peptides in the morning.
Which goes first, pro-retinol or hexapeptide-9?
Keep pro-retinol and hexapeptide-9 apart in your routine because combining them may increase irritation. Alternate their usage by applying hexapeptide-9 in the morning and pro-retinol at night.
Are pro-retinol and hexapeptide-9 good for sensitive skin?
Pro-retinol and hexapeptide-9 should be kept apart in your routine because combining them may increase irritation. Try alternating them by using your retinoid at night and peptides in the morning.
Research on pro-retinol and hexapeptide-9
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