Hmmmm…. There are multiple studies that have good methodology that show that the p-hydroxybenzoate esters all have oestrogenoc activity in vivo as well as in vitro. They get broken down well if ingested or injected but if you put them on skin they do have oestrogenic effects. They also stimulate MCF-7 cells. I avoid them in all products and I don’t think they’re something we should be using.
You do you, but you have to understand that lab results doesn't necessarily translate in practice. Humans aren't an animal or a petri dish.
If the concentration of the retinol is low it's probably no issue, but common wisdom is lay off the retinol a few days after AHA use. Be extra super duper careful to apply sunscreen in either case, since both chemical peeling and retinol is bad in combination with sunlight, meaning they'd probably be even worse together.
This is more based on how used your skin is to both. I see no issue with using an AHA and tretinoin. While sure you can't exactly do that straight away, it's certainly an option and your skin will not die from it. Like people like to fearmonger about.
It's a myth that retinol make your skin more photosensitised, it's more of a "rule" because the point of using a retinol is defeated. If you’re baking in the sun without SPF.
Vouch. This stuff has proven to be insanely effective for me as well.
You can, but I don't know why you don't want the benefit of it all over your face?
Post your skincare stacks, ladies.
Are you sure you aren't allergic to salicylic acid? Because cleansers are not supposed to be irritating, Looking like you got lupus afterwards sounds very abnormal
A lot of things can cause it, not just salicylic acid, and most of the time it's 30 minutes to a few hours of looking a bit like tumblr nose before the redness fades. I used to be able to get away with just splashing water on my face and only using facial cleanser a couple times a week.. but I got old.
I haven't watched labmuffin's video yet so maybe there's an explanation, but I'm a bit skeptical about how effective retinol might be in a body wash form, since you just wash it right off. Probably better than nothing though since most retinol body products are stupid expensive to use regularly. Curious to hear what you think of it when you get it.
I'd personally consider alternating 2 days retinol : 1 day exfoliation. It's not necessary to exfoliate too often, and retinol benefits from using as consistently as possible.
