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When in doubt, apply your products thinnest to thickest. This means serums first. Serums have active ingredients that target acne and other skin concerns. We want the actives to sink deep into the skin. If serums are applied over moisturizers or sunscreens, they will sit on top of the skin wasting your money and your efforts.
After cleansing and toning, apply your serums. Serums that are acidic should be applied before other serums. Acidic serums are those such as vitamin C, glycolic, lactic, mandelic, citric or salicylic acid. Moisturizers and sunscreens go on after the serums, in that order.
The other factor to consider when layering acne products is pH. A particular product can be acidic, alkaline or neutral. Applying products that jump from one extreme pH to the other can cause burning, redness, irritation or dryness, as well as ineffective penetration of products. To prevent more breakouts, an acne specialist can test the pH of your products to ensure you are applying them in the correct order and to ensure your acne products are compatible.
FOR SKIN & PRODUCT TESTING OR TO SCHEDULE A SKIN CONSULTATION, PLEASE CALL US TODAY. 530.680.2027
When in doubt, apply your products thinnest to thickest. This means serums first. Serums have active ingredients that target acne and other skin concerns. We want the actives to sink deep into the skin. If serums are applied over moisturizers or sunscreens, they will sit on top of the skin wasting your money and your efforts.
After cleansing and toning, apply your serums. Serums that are acidic should be applied before other serums. Acidic serums are those such as vitamin C, glycolic, lactic, mandelic, citric or salicylic acid. Moisturizers and sunscreens go on after the serums, in that order.
The other factor to consider when layering acne products is pH. A particular product can be acidic, alkaline or neutral. Applying products that jump from one extreme pH to the other can cause burning, redness, irritation or dryness, as well as ineffective penetration of products. To prevent more breakouts, an acne specialist can test the pH of your products to ensure you are applying them in the correct order and to ensure your acne products are compatible.
FOR SKIN & PRODUCT TESTING OR TO SCHEDULE A SKIN CONSULTATION, PLEASE CALL US TODAY. 530.680.2027
