My acne is almost gone due to the Azealic acid 🎉
But now I have alt of post-inflammatory-hyperpigmentation on my cheeks.. and in generel just a lot of acne marks… that I would like to get rid of!
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Thank you so much for your advise! I actually already use a sunscreen daily.. just forgot to include it here 😃 but after a couple of weeks with using retinol two days a week.. I could increase it and see how my skin reacts
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You can also consider switching your moistruizer to a fragrance-free product (to help tolerate the retinoid better). Ideally the new moisturizer would also include a good concentration of niacinamide (2-6%) and linoleic acid (moisturizes and helps keep the pores clear). Or it could be a separate niacinamide serum + moisturizer
Some product options:
Moistruizer with both ingredients:
https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/urban-skin-rx-even-tone-barrier-repair-ceramide-cream (they ship worldwide I think)
Moisturizer with linoleic acid:
https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/the-ordinary-natural-moisturizing-factors-ha
https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/honest-beauty-the-daily-calm-lightweight-moisturizer
https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/skinmedica-replenish-hydrating-cream
Niacinamide serum:
You can also consider switching your moistruizer to a fragrance-free product (to help tolerate the retinoid better). Ideally the new moisturizer would also include a good concentration of niacinamide (2-6%) and linoleic acid (moisturizes and helps keep the pores clear). Or it could be a separate niacinamide serum + moisturizer
Some product options:
Moistruizer with both ingredients:
https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/urban-skin-rx-even-tone-barrier-repair-ceramide-cream (they ship worldwide I think)
Moisturizer with linoleic acid:
https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/the-ordinary-natural-moisturizing-factors-ha
https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/honest-beauty-the-daily-calm-lightweight-moisturizer
https://whatsinmyjar.com/product/skinmedica-replenish-hydrating-cream
Niacinamide serum:
It's amazing that you are seeing good results with azelaic acid! I personally love this active. It is gentle but very effective.
I'd recommend 2 things:
Add a daily broad spectrum sunscreen (it will help you improve post-acne marks and in general is a must in skincare)
Increase the frequency of your retinoid serum gradually to daily. Once you can tolerate it well, you could also upgrade to a product with higher concentration. Retinoids help both with existing acne, but also speed up the healing of the post-acne marks, so you are on the right track there!