Hexapeptide and retinoid blend
Keep them apart
Use them at different times of day, applying the retinoid at night and the hexapeptide in the morning. Using both at the same time can cause extra skin irritation because they are both very active. You can switch to a gentler retinoid formula or wait longer between applying them.
Hexapeptide products
- SkinCeuticals P-TOX
Retinoid blend products
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Sunday Riley
A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum
$50.00
Questions and answers
Can you use hexapeptide and retinoid blend together?
You should keep hexapeptide and a strong retinoid blend apart in your routine because combined stimulation may increase irritation. Alternate their usage by applying the retinoid in the PM and peptides in the AM.
Which goes first, hexapeptide or retinoid blend?
Keep them apart by alternating your usage, using the retinoid in the PM and peptides in the AM to help avoid increased irritation.
Are hexapeptide and retinoid blend good for sensitive skin?
Hexapeptide and retinoid blend are not recommended to be used together in the same routine, especially for sensitive skin, because combined stimulation may increase irritation. Instead, alternate their usage by applying the retinoid in the PM and peptides in the AM.
Research on hexapeptide and retinoid blend
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