Summary of "Dermatologist Explains: How to Mix Skincare Ingredients"

Summary

In the video "Dermatologist Explains: How to Mix Skincare Ingredients," Dr. Dan Suay, a board-certified dermatologist, discusses the safe mixing of skincare ingredients, particularly focusing on retinoids. He emphasizes the importance of a consistent skincare regimen and shares practical advice for combining various ingredients without causing irritation.

Key Wellness Strategies and Self-Care Techniques:

Consistency is Key: Adopt a marathon mentality for skincare; avoid rushing and causing irritation.
Layering vs. Mixing: Prefer layering ingredients instead of mixing them directly to avoid compromising their effectiveness.

Mixing Guidelines:

Vitamin C with retinoids:
- Can be layered if the user is advanced and does not have sensitive skin.
- Recommended routine:
  - Morning: Apply Vitamin C serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
  - Night: Apply retinoid on dry skin, followed by a moisturizer.
Exfoliants with retinoids:
- Avoid mixing leave-on exfoliants (like salicylic acid, lactic acid, or glycolic acid) with retinoids.
- Use products that are specifically formulated together (e.g., Alpharet).
Benzoyl Peroxide with retinoids:
- Use benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid cleansers, but avoid leave-on products combined with retinoids.
Moisturizers:
- Use moisturizers with peptides or niacinamide alongside retinoids.
- Recommended products: Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 (contains niacinamide) and Skinfix peptide moisturizer.
Slugging:
- Avoid using occlusive agents (like Vaseline) directly over retinoids to prevent irritation.
hyaluronic acid:
- Can be layered with retinoids; apply hyaluronic acid first, then retinoid, followed by moisturizer.
Winter Care:
- In colder months, use thicker creams for added hydration when using retinoids.