AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and granactive retinoid
Keep them apart
Use them on alternate nights to prevent irritation and barrier damage from layering two strong ingredients. Both ingredients speed up skin renewal, so using them together can cause redness, dryness, and peeling. Try switching to a lower concentration or spacing out your usage days.
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AHA blend glycolic and citric acids products
Granactive retinoid products
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The Ordinary
Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
€12.00
Questions and answers
Can you use aha blend glycolic and citric acids and granactive retinoid together?
No, you should keep aha blend glycolic and citric acids and granactive retinoid apart by alternating their use or applying them at different times, as combining them may cause irritation or barrier disruption.
Which goes first, aha blend glycolic and citric acids or granactive retinoid?
Keep aha blend glycolic and citric acids and granactive retinoid apart by using them at different times, such as AHAs in the morning or on alternate nights and retinoids on alternate evenings. Combining them in the same routine step may cause irritation or barrier disruption.
Are aha blend glycolic and citric acids and granactive retinoid good for sensitive skin?
Sensitive, dry, and reactive skin should avoid direct overlap of AHA blend glycolic and citric acids and granactive retinoid. Both increase cell turnover and may cause irritation or barrier disruption when layered.
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