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Can I mix salicylic acid and moisturizer?
Salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids are all effective exfoliants that can improve skin texture, tone, and in the case of SA, treat acne. That being said, all three of these acids can dehydrate and irritate skin. The bottom line: When using products with AHA or BHA acids, follow up with a hydrating product.
Can I use moisturizer before salicylic acid?
Do you apply salicylic acid before or after moisturiser? Generally speaking, the most potent skin products containing salicylic acid are those such as serums, spot treatments and cleansers, all of which are applied before moisturisers.
Can you use moisturizer with salicylic acid everyday?
Experts recommend that when you first start using salicylic acid in your skincare regimen, you should use it every other day to see how your skin responds. After about two weeks, if you skin is happy, you can increase to daily use.
Can using salicylic acid make acne worse?
Acne treatments — especially those that contain active ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid — are drying and a bit harsh on your skin. If you use too many treatments at the same time, your skin may become irritated, and you may actually suffer more breakouts as a result.
How long should I wait to apply moisturizer after salicylic acid?
You can test this yourself with a well formulated exfoliant: at night, apply your AHA or BHA as usual after cleansing and toning, and do a “split-test.” Wait 20 minutes before applying your serum and/or moisturizer to one side, but the other side of your face, apply those next steps immediately.
Can I put moisturizer over acne?
Many people who have pimples or more serious acne do need a moisturizer because the cleansing products that work to dry pimples may dry the skin, too. If you have pimples or breakouts, try using a gentle cleanser and lightweight moisturizer to work together for good skin care.
Can you use salicylic acid moisturizer to treat acne?
When you combine salicylic with a moisturizer, you’re essentially chemically exfoliating your skin while also giving it the hydration it needs to avoid—you guessed it—breakouts. “Salicyclic acid moisturizers are a great tool to have in your acne toolbox,” adds Austin-based dermatologist Ted Lain, MD.
What is the best moisturizer for acne-prone skin?
Some other things you want to look for when choosing a moisturizer for acne-prone skin: Look for something oil-free, light-weight, and non-comedogenic to avoid clogging your pores. And in addition to the salicylic acid, seek out ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid to keep your skin moisturized and balanced.
How does our acne moisturizer work?
Our acne moisturizer fights breakouts and delivers oil-free hydration for oily or acne-prone skin. The lightweight formula for daily use contains maximum-strength acne-fighting medicine and soothing botanical extracts. Powerful Salicylic Acid fights acne fast, and helps prevent future breakouts.
Should you use salicylic acid in your cleanser?
If your moisturizer has salicylic acid, you don’t need a separate exfoliant. If you exfoliate with salicylic acid, you don’t need it to be in your toner, too. You get the point. Just avoid it in cleansers. Salicylic acid needs to stay on the skin for hours to work its magic.