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Can I Use Retina A and Vitamin C at the Same Time?

I first apply Retina A gel, then apply a skin brightening product-I recently realized it contains a form of Vitamin C-is that OK?

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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...

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Should I Go Up to 0.5 Retin A to Brighten my Skin?

I currently use 0.025% Retin A but my face and neck are about 2 shads darker than my chest, arms,etc. If I go up to Retin 0.5%, would that help...

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Using Retin-A 0.1% and Vitamin C Together?

I have been using Retin-A 0.1% for a while, and loving the results. I also really like using vitamin c and was wondering if I can use vitamin c on top...

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Can I Use Product Containing AHA and BHA and Also Topical Vitamin C While on Isotretinoin?

Have been on isotretinoin for five months. ance almost clear but left with scars.

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Vitamin C While on Retin-A Necessary?

I started using CRS 15% Vitamin C 2 a week a.m.to brighten my skin, while on Retin-A.My skin felt a tiny bit stinging and redness upon application....

Can I Use Retin A in Conjunction with Kojic Acid and Vit C?

Can I use Retin A 0.5% with a cream containing Kojic acid and Vit C together at night? I've used them independently and not had any adverse reactions....

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