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Question: Is it okay to use a BHA or AHA with my retinoid?

Answer:

Yes, depending on how your skin handles it.

If your skin can tolerate the BHA or AHA with the retinoid and not get red, irritated, and flakey, then it’s fine. If you’re already experiencing irritation with retinoids, then I would avoid using any other acids.

You can use the BHA or AHA in the morning and retinoid at night. Or you could use the BHA or AHA before applying the retinoid. Depending on the formulation of the BHA or AHA, it could help enhance penetration of the retinoid.

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