answer 1
You should not use this product with retinol, as the active ingredients in both products inactivate one another! AHAs and BHAs have a very low pH (around 3.5), whereas retinol is only functional at a higher pH (5.5-6). If you use them both together, the retinol will be inactivated, and the higher pH of the retinol product will make the pads less effective. You could theoretically use them about an hour apart; however they may still interact, or if they both work at full strength they may irritate your skin.
Most dermatologists recommend using AHAs/BHAs (like these pads) and retinol on alternate nights, or using AHAs/BHAs in the morning and retinol at night. Both products make your skin extra sensitive to sunburns and sun damage, so don't forget sunblock!!
Cheers!
answered 3 months, 1 week ago
bluedevilgirl
(Jupiter, FL)
answer 2
Cannot use with retin-A
answered 2 years, 2 months ago
answer 3
I would ditch the retinol, the salicyclic acid neutralizes the retinol. you can't use them together.
answered 2 years, 3 months ago
lolalovesme
(La Habra, Ca)
answer 4
SInce you are taking acne medicine and the Retinol at night--you would have to see how that works for you first. Did you JUST go on the antibiotics? You may need to give that time to work before you add anything extra to your skin care regiment.....than maybe this could be something to use in the morning or afternoon whichever timeframe you are NOT applying the Retinol.
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
answer 5
Yes you can. Retin-A is not technically exfoliating..it speeds up your skin cell renewal process. I use a retinol pad at night so I use this product in the morning....which is totally fine!!
answered 2 years, 4 months ago
courtneycourtney
(Seattle, WA)
answer 6
i sometimes use philosophy help me (retinol) after using the pads, but not every night. the complexion pads are really strong, so maybe you should alternate the days you use them if you are also using a prescription retin-a product.
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
ericalmorgan
(los angeles, ca)
answer 7
I think this in combination with Retin-A would be a bad idea. The acid is pretty strong and it might react with the Retin-A (which is PRETTY strong best I remember.)
I suspect that you might not even need the Retin-A if you used these. My acne has really cleared up since using Max Complexion Correction pads.
answered 2 years, 5 months ago
mrsdesh
(Johnson City, TN)