How to Balance my Skin Care Regimen with Retin-A? Doctor Answers, Tips
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How to Balance my Skin Care Regimen with Retin-A?

Hello, im confused on how to balance my facial skin care regimen. In the morning i use acanya gel which has a mixture of antibiotic cream and benzoyl peroxide. At night i use Retin-A...This plan has helped to keep me relatively acne free. But i would also like to add a vitamin c antioxidant serum to my regimen. When is the best time for me to put it on considering the other products i use and the reactions they might have together? Thank you.

3 Doctor Answers | Asked by skincare17
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Retin-A therapy and vitamin c serum

The best time to add the vitamin c serum would be during the day. It would support your sunscreen. Ultraviolet light causes free radical formation which increases the risk of skin cancer and photoaging. Antioxidants scoop up free radicals. Put the vitamin c serum on under the Acanya and use the Retin-A at night.
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Skin care for acne and sun damage

I agree with using your Retin-A at night. It is not stable if it is exposed to sunlight or if it's mixed with benzoyl peroxide. If you are interested in starting a vitamin C antioxidant serum, that one is best applied in the morning. Vitamin C and other antioxidants can give you some additional protection from sun damage. Serums are meant to be applied directly on clean skin, so I would suggest applying that first, then your Acanya, and then sun protection... more
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Retin-a and vitamin C serum

It is suggested that the vitamin C serum and retin-a (sparingly) be applied in the evening. They can be applied one on top of the other. If, however, this combination causes irritation/redness/peeling of the skin, you may want to consider alternating the vitamin C serum and retin-a, every other night.

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