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subscribe to beauty blog via RSSDr. Lisa Airan Says, Don’t Mix And Match
September 8, 2008 1:43 pm
This column features weekly tips and advice from a revolving cast of industry leaders, on hand to discuss your beauty dilemmas, from blemishes to Botox. The following query was culled from a private stock, but we’ll be accepting readers’ questions soon.
Which products should never be combined—for instance, is it bad if I’m using both salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide at once? Should you use one in the morning and one at night?
If something has an active ingredient, you need to make sure you’re not combining it with another product with an active ingredient because that’s just a setup for irritating your skin. I would separate the use of all active treatment products in time if possible, but if you have to use two things at once, wait a half hour in between. In general, though, I try not to prescribe things that way because it’s impractical and generally better to use one in the morning and one at night.
A certified member of the American Board of Dermatology and the National Board of Medical Examiners, Dr. Lisa Airan takes a holistic approach to aging and beauty, specializing in cosmetic dermatology combined with counseling in the areas of stress, exercise, diet, and spirituality.
Photo: Mike McClafferty / she uk
tags: Benzoyl peroxide, Dr. Lisa Airan, Salicylic acid, Skincare
