I was planning to use them separately (alternating nights) but I think I may lay off the bha for a while, while I'm introducing the retinol.
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I have started using the TO one in the mornings (with Dermatica at night for rosacea) and I have tentatively noticed an improvement. I don’t use any other actives but my skin is quite sensitive and reactive and I’ve had no problems with this. Once I’ve used up my current product I am going to buy the 20% AA that Dermatica have recently launched and try it every other day until I’m sure it won’t irritate me. Good luckHas anyone used azelaic acid and seen results? I've heard it's good for evening out red blotchy skin but I'm wary of acids
Don’t use any kind of exfoliant with retinol, even if not on the same day. The exfoliant will be removing the top layer of the skin and the retinol will be trying to build your skin up... can cause a reaction or irritation on your skin which will take a while to fix
Can I ever introduce it again? Or is it just a case of just while my skin builds tolerance?Don’t use any kind of exfoliant with retinol, even if not on the same day. The exfoliant will be removing the top layer of the skin and the retinol will be trying to build your skin up... can cause a reaction or irritation on your skin which will take a while to fix
I wouldn’t personally as I don’t think the two agree with eachother
you could use something else if your missing the exfoliation side of it. Something like the hydrating clay mask from environ is great for gentle exfoliation and there’s no acids 
I have red marks/scars from old acne, has anyone used azalic acid for this and had good results?
Please can someone recommend an eye cream which will sort out my dry/dehydrated under eyes? I’ve read mixed reviews about Kiehls avocado eye cream as that’s what I was going to go for.
I love kiehls avocado cream. I do see it as more a 'treatment' rather than something I use all the time. Its good on sensitive skin - when I was having dermatitis flare ups I loved it.
I have eczema on my eyelids and whatever I use doesn’t quite shift the dryness! I might treat myself to Kiehls then.
Has anyone here tried bentonite clay, AKA the aztec healing clay? I've been struggling with my skin for years and I feel like I've finally found my holy grail! It's fading all of my acne scars and my skin is so much brighter and clearer, and I've only used it three times.
You mix it with apple cider vinegar and mix with something that isn't metal. You might experience extreme redness (which is normal) but it goes down after around an hour. I use it twice a week after cleansing.
You can also use it on hair or apparently for smelly armpits and feet. It's wonderful, I'd highly recommend!
You mix it with apple cider vinegar and mix with something that isn't metal. You might experience extreme redness (which is normal) but it goes down after around an hour. I use it twice a week after cleansing.
You can also use it on hair or apparently for smelly armpits and feet. It's wonderful, I'd highly recommend!
Followed advice on here and took advantage of the Superdrug offers and bought myself some new bits 
The cleanser and the oil are brill! Not tried any of the other range but I’m eyeing up the hibiscus body creamFollowed advice on here and took advantage of the Superdrug offers and bought myself some new bits
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Anyone got any blackhead tips? I’ve never had them and now have some on my nose, I think it’s lockdown life. I bought some blackhead tools and they seem to help but I have to be careful to not make the area sore.
try the vitamin e hydrating facial mist... it is unrealllllllThe cleanser and the oil are brill! Not tried any of the other range but I’m eyeing up the hibiscus body cream
I'm buying that tomorrow as I've just run out of my hydrating toner! It stings my eyes like crazy but the moisture it gives my skin is worth the paintry the vitamin e hydrating facial mist... it is unrealllllll
It’s so nice!!! I use it as a make up setting spray aswell and it’s soo goodI'm buying that tomorrow as I've just run out of my hydrating toner! It stings my eyes like crazy but the moisture it gives my skin is worth the pain
I'd recommend the Cerave salicylic acid cleaner or getting yourself a BHA. The Paula's Choice BHA is probably the most popular on the market - I haven't tried it yet but so many of my friends love it! With BHA's use once a week before working your way up. You can get a travel-size one for £9 that apparently lasts ages so you're not spending money on the full-size bottle. And with consistent use of BHA/salicylic acid, it should reduce your blackheads a lot!
Thank you! Xx
Ooh these look great. Love the sound of the bath soaks.Followed advice on here and took advantage of the Superdrug offers and bought myself some new bits
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Just reiterating the Paulas Choice BHA is great. I took forever to choose an exfoliant and really happy I went with that one.
Id lay off the bha while you introduce the retinol. It can be a lot at once
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