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…
Niacinamide and Benzoyl Peroxide Together | 3 Great Reasons To Layer
They’re two ingredients that can help treat acne but which is better – niacinamide vs benzoyl peroxide? Can you use niacinamide and benzoyl peroxide together or will they ‘cancel each other out’? It can sometimes feel like layering skincare ingredients together effectively requires a chemistry Phd but it’s a lot simpler than you may think. Niacinamide Niacinamide is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 that acts as an antioxidant and has a wide-range of benefits for your skin, including: Reducing the appearance of enlarged pores Controlling oil production Reducing hyperpigmentation (dark marks, age spots, melasma, etc.) Brightening skin Reducing inflammation and redness Improving acne Improving skin barrier…
Lactic Acid vs Glycolic Acid | Which Acid Is Better?
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 – lactic acid vs glycolic acid? What’s the difference between lactic acid and glycolic acid anyway? Chemical Exfoliation Chemical exfoliants increase the rate that your skin naturally exfoliates itself. They do this by breaking down the bonds…
