
Double cleansing while using tretinoin may not be ideal for several reasons. 1. Over-drying of Skin: Tretinoin can already be drying, and double cleansing-especially with strong cleansers -can strip your skin of essential oils, exacerbating dryness and irritation. 2. Skin Barrier Disruption: Tretinoin can make the skin more sensitive and vulnerable. Double cleansing with harsh or aggressive cleansers could compromise the skin’s natural barrier, leading to increased sensitivity, redness, or flaking. • Increased Irritation: Both tretinoin and double cleansing can cause irritation on their own. When used together, the combination could lead to heightened irritation, redness, peeling, or even breakouts for some individuals. • Risk of Over-exfoliation: Some double-cleansing products contain exfoliating ingredients (e.g., AHAs or BHAs). Since tretinoin also accelerates cell turnover, using both could lead to over-exfoliation, which may irritate the skin or make it more prone to sensitivity. • Disrupting pH Balance: Many double cleansing methods, especially those that involve oil-based cleansers followed by foaming or gel cleansers, can alter your skin’s pH. Since tretinoin works best when your skin’s pH is balanced, this disruption could reduce its effectiveness. • Unnecessary Extra Step: Tretinoin is already a potent active that targets skin concerns like acne and aging. Double cleansing, while beneficial for some skin types, may be unnecessary and could lead to over-washing or unnecessary exposure to potential irritants, especially for those with already sensitive skin. #tretinoin #vitamina #retinol #retinoids #peptide #retinolskincare #antiaging #skinbarrier #sensitiveskin #combinationskin #acnescars #acnemarks #darkskin #skincare #doublecleansing #cleansing #salicylicacid #skinbarrierrepair #drshreyamunjral
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