CarinaDutra CarinaDutra
2 years ago

do I have to change my routine?

I am trying to target various things at the same time. I am 39 and a half years old. I'm suspecting I am perimenopausal because I had an acne breakout (the last time I had a severe one was when I was 18 years old) and a melasma appeared on my forehead. I forgot to put sunscreen on my profile but I am using one from Isdin. I need help to build a routine.

AM - Everyday
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Resist Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA Paula's choice - Resist Advanced Smoothing Treatment 10% AHA
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10% Azelaic Acid Booster Paula's choice - 10% Azelaic Acid Booster
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10% Niacinamide Booster Paula's choice - 10% Niacinamide Booster
4
Sensibio H2O - Micelle Solution Bioderma - Sensibio H2O - Micelle Solution
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Toleriane Sensitive Cream Moisturiser La Roche-Posay - Toleriane Sensitive Cream Moisturiser
PM - Everyday
1
10% Niacinamide Booster Paula's choice - 10% Niacinamide Booster
2
Sensibio H2O - Micelle Solution Bioderma - Sensibio H2O - Micelle Solution
3
Foaming Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin CeraVe - Foaming Cleanser for Normal to Oily Skin
4
Toleriane Sensitive Cream Moisturiser La Roche-Posay - Toleriane Sensitive Cream Moisturiser
PM - Every other day
1
RETINOL B3 ANTI-AGING SERUM La Roche-Posay - RETINOL B3 ANTI-AGING SERUM
2
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Just wanted to double-check: do you use the Paula’s choice AHA 10% every day?

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I'm affraid of mixing the acids, so I am using the azelaic acid on my forehead, because of the melasma. The AHA I am using on the rest of my face, wher I have some post inflammatory erithemas and some closed comedones.

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I used them everyday.

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AHA 10% is way to strong for daily use, especially if you are suffering from melasma.

Azelaic acid is not really an exfoliating acid, you can use it all over the face in high concentration daily.

I’d recommend not to use micellar water in the morning. At night, also only once cleanser is enough, it’s best to avoid double-cleansing.

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What do you sugest I use in the morning instead of micellar water? Do think double cleansing ultimately makes the face more oily? Thank you so much

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Is it working? My only comment is I think skincare specialists usually say to use Aha and other exfoliating acids at night. (Just going by what I've seen online.) But if you were to move it to the night, you wouldn't be able to use it on the same day as retinol just fyi.

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I just started doing this routine, so I can't say much about it... I saw a lot of you tube videos and these were the products I thought would be best for my skin at this moment. Thank you

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