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…
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…
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…
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…
Azelaic acid and vitamin C are two very popular ingredients for treating hyperpigmentation and dark marks. If you’re trying to simplify your skincare routine, you may be wondering which ingredient is better. Alternatively, can you use azelaic acid and vitamin C together? The short answer is yes, you can use them together – as…