They’re two ingredients that are often recommended for acne-prone skin, but how do they compare? Is there much difference between adapalene vs benzoyl peroxide? If you’re torn between the two ingredients, this article will help you decide which one is the better choice for your skin. As well as discussing whether you can use both adapalene and benzoyl peroxide together. Adapalene Adapalene (Differin) is a third-generation ‘retinoid’ – a catch-all-term for vitamin A derivatives including; retinyl esters, retinol, retinaldehyde, adapalene, tazarotene, tretinoin, etc. They’re key skincare ingredients in any anti-aging, anti-acne, or anti-pigmentation routine and work by increasing your cellular turnover rate (the rate your skin produces new cells…
Salicylic Acid vs Lactic Acid
As you age, your skin’s natural exfoliation process slows down which can leave your skin looking rough and dull with exaggerated fine lines and wrinkles. To keep your skin looking smooth and glowing, exfoliation is essential. With such a wide range of chemical exfoliants available, it can be hard to work out which one is right for you, or even to know what each exfoliant does. For example, which is better – salicylic acid vs lactic acid? What’s the difference between salicylic acid vs lactic acid anyway? Chemical Exfoliation Chemical exfoliants increase the rate that your skin naturally exfoliates itself. They do this by breaking down the bonds…
Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid Together – Safe To Mix?
They’re two ingredients that are often recommended for acne-prone skin, but is it ok to use benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid together? Here’s everything you need to know… Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl peroxide is an acne medication that can be found over-the-counter or by prescription. When you apply it to your skin, it breaks down into benzoyl radicals and benzoic acid. Benzoyl radicals are a type of free radical that create oxygen in your skin. The bacteria that cause acne (c.acne) prefer an oxygen free environment (which is why they only really become an issue when your pores are clogged). No oxygen = Increased c.acnes growth By…
Hyaluronic Acid Before Or After Retinol – Which Is Best?
One of the most common questions I get asked on my Instagram account is whether it is ok to layer certain skincare ingredients and, if so, what’s the best way to do it. For example, should you use hyaluronic acid before or after retinol? The short answer is that it depends mainly on what type of products you’re using. However, here’s the longer answer… In order to understand whether you should use hyaluronic acid before or after retinol, it’s important to understand what each ingredient is, what it does, and how it’s best used. Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) – a type of…
Benzoyl Peroxide and Retinol | 2 Important Things That Affect Compatibility.
One of the big no no’s of skincare layering is combining benzoyl peroxide and retinol together. However, it’s not quite as simple as it’s made out to be. There are a few ways that you may be able to layer these two acne-fighting ingredients together despite what you may have read. So, what’s the truth? Can you layer benzoyl peroxide and retinol together? Or will your face fall off? Let’s find out… Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl peroxide is an acne medication that can be found over-the-counter or by prescription. When you apply it to your skin, it breaks down into benzoyl radicals and benzoic acid. Benzoyl radicals…
