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Mixing retinol with AHAs or BHAs like glycolic acid, lactic acid, or salicylic acid can lead to dryness, irritation, and a damaged skin barrier.
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Using retinol and benzoyl peroxide can aggravate your skin and cause dryness, redness and peeling.
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Both can cause skin irritation, so combining them may irritate sensitive skin. Use vitamin C in the morning and retinol in the evening.
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Mixing these two can cause acne, as they may cancel each other's benefits. Use vitamin C in the morning and niacinamide in the evening.
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Vitamin C is already an acid (ascorbic acid), so combining it with other acids can destabilize it, reducing its potency.
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High pH cleansers can disrupt the pH balance needed for vitamin C to work effectively, reducing its absorption into the skin.
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