Skincare Combinations You Should Avoid

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Both vitamin C & retinol are powerful and can irritate your skin if used together. To play it safe, try using them at different times, like am and pm.

Vitamin C & Retinol

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Combining retinol with AHAs or BHAs can lead to excessive skin irritation and sensitivity. Use them on different days or alternate nights.

Retinol & AHA, or BHA

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Heavy oils and moisturizers, if not absorbed fully, can block pores, trapping oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria, potentially causing acne.

Heavy oils & moisturizers

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These serums might not work well together and could neutralize each other's effects. Use them at different times, such as morning & evening, for better results.

Niacinamide & Vitamin C

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While both are common ingredients in acne treatments, using them together might be too harsh for the skin and can cause dryness. Use them on alternate days.

Salicylic & Benzoyl Peroxide

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