Thereâs always a risk of irritation when trying new skin-care products, especially those with potent active ingredients.
If you experience stinging, burning, redness, dryness, itching, or flaking when you begin using a new product, decrease your use to every other day or a couple of times a week. If your skin still doesnât acclimate, stop use and pare your routine down to a gentle cleanser and simple moisturizer until the irritation resolves.
Be mindful of how youâre layering products in your skin-care routine, as that may be whatâs causing problems. For example, retinol and vitamin C generally shouldnât be applied at the same timeâuse vitamin C in the morning and retinol at night.Â
Donât overdo it with too many powerful products either. âSkinCeuticals can be used nicely with prescription products, but you will want to be careful not to double up on things the dermatologist has prescribed,â says Dr. Paul.Â
If you have sensitive skin and are worried about incorporating something new, see a dermatologist or aesthetician for recommendations. They may even be able to provide samples.
âSome people are sensitive to vitamin C and can get a stinging or burning sensation or rash from it, so it is best to test the products before purchasing,â says Dr. Paul.
RealSelf Tip: If youâre pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor about which skin-care ingredients are safe to use.
