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We’re often asked “how long should you wait between applying different products in your skin care routine?’’ We have one simple answer, you do not have to wait! Ultimately, it is more about how the products feel and
your preference than about how the products absorb or set. The reason you do not have to wait between applying two products, is that the skin can easily process different effective ingredients at the same time. One product will never 'stop' the other product or negatively affect its purpose. Because every ingredient has a unique influence, it would be a shame to not give your skin everything it needs to look and feel younger, smoother
and more hydrated. When choosing how to apply products, some people prefer to wait between applications. Others prefer to put the different products in layers one behind the other. Most products can even be hand-mixed and then applied at once. All these methods are fine. The most important thing is that you do not have to wait in all cases which saves time! It is also worth noting that applying skincare products with different PH levels does
not reduce the products effectiveness. You can apply a moisturiser or serum immediately after an AHA or BHA exfoliant, which when well formulated, will have the low PH it needs to exfoliate skin effectively. The fact that you do not have to wait between applying the different products in your routine saves time. In addition, it gives you the chance to experiment with adding our boosters and serums to your routine. This takes little time or effort, but can make a big difference to your skin. Want to know more about what each product in our collection does and how they can be combined? Then read our article on how to personalise your skincare routine. Do you want more skincare advice, tips and exclusive offers?Sign up for our newsletter and become a Paula's Choice Member.
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Normal skin, Dry skin Customer ServiceNeed help with finding the right product for you skin? Our customer care team are skincare and product experts and can guide you to the best skin of your life. NewsletterSign up for our newsletter to receive exclusive offers and expert skincare advice Should I apply benzoyl peroxide or hyaluronic acid first?If you use a product containing benzoyl peroxide, it is best to wait until this product has been fully absorbed before applying a serum and/or moisturiser. Benzoyl peroxide works best when it has the chance to absorb into the skin first. This only takes a few seconds.
What can you not mix with benzoyl peroxide?Don't Mix: Benzoyl peroxide with retinol, acne prescription tretinoin with caution. As previously mentioned, benzoyl peroxide and retinol can deactivate one another when used together.
What can you not mix with hyaluronic acid?“Hyaluronic acid plays well with most ingredients, while caution must be taken when using retinol in combination with alpha hydroxy and beta hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, and some types of vitamin C.” Linkner echoes the tip about avoiding vitamin C.
Can you use hyaluronic acid with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide?Retinol and Hyaluronic Acid
“AHA, BHA, retinol, and benzoyl peroxide can be mixed with moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and rosehip oil to get effective results — just ensure you are not using retinol as well as AHA or BHA's during the day," says Graf.
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