Wednesday, 3 August 2016

[Routine Help] Exfoliants, Retinol, Acne Treatments, OH MY! Help me figure this out.

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I [29F] live in the Pacific Northwest (USA). Growing up (in the midwest) I had moderate acne as a teenager, got better around 18-20 but have always had acne pop up here and here (mostly around my chin) . I also have sebaceous filaments on my nose and chin and have been breaking out in deep acne around my chin since I started eating dairy again (currently trying to stop that completely since in my experience, it helps). Pretty sensitive and dry skin to boot.ANYWAY, I am currently using Paula's Choice cleanser, Toner, and Moisturizer (with SPF in the daytime). I read on PC's website that you should exfoliate day and night each day. I started using Paula's Choice Clear Regular Strength Anti-Redness Exfoliating Solution With 2% Salicylic Acid at night and I'm seeing some nice progress so super happy thus far! I've searched and can't find clear answers to my questions.TL;DR - My questions are (keeping in mind skin sensitivity & dryness):How do I incorporate a retinol? I don't use it an an exfoliant at the same time, do I?? I have PC's Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum but haven't used it yet since I'm not sure how/when with the exfoliant.Am I really supposed to work my way up to exfoliating twice a day?? I wear makeup and it seems so strange to exfoliate and then put makeup on top of it.I also picked up (and haven't used yet) PC's Clear Regular Strength Daily Skin Clearing Treatment with 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide for spot treatments. Can I use this on top of (or under) my retinol and/or exfoliant?Thank you all you lovely people!!!
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