![]() Unlike most tretinoins, which can feel quite pasty, this one in particular is formulated with collagen, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin, so it has more of a lightweight-gel texture and hydrating formula. Joshua Zeichner, a dermatologist based in New York City in 2021. ![]() And I do not, under any circumstances, use this product on the same nights I’m using my tretinoin, as this would be incredibly irritating. I tend to use this product one to two times a week to ensure my breakouts stay away. I don’t use this product all over my face, but instead, after cleansing with a balm, I go in with panoxyl and focus it exclusively on areas where I tend to break out - for me that’s the chin, jaw, and along my hairline. This is the only way my skin has been able to tolerate the ingredient while also benefiting from its amazing acne-fighting properties. But here’s the thing: Since it’s a face wash (rather than a leave-on serum), the product is only on your skin temporarily, so you’re delivering that intense ingredient into your pores while reducing the possibility of dryness or flakiness. A benzoyl peroxide with a concentration this high can be spooky, especially for those with dry or particularly sensitive skin. Panoyxl uses 10 percent benzoyl peroxide, which is an ingredient with antimicrobial properties that helps to fight the bacteria that causes acne. ![]() This is an all-star product in my skin-care arsenal - it’s something I will always, and I mean always, have next to my sink in case I break out. But in my opinion, that’s a small price to pay for such a wonderful product. The only caveat is that it does have a slightly earthy, almost smoky scent to it, which can often happen when products don’t have any fragrance-masking ingredients in them. Unlike a lot of other moisturizers I’ve tried, it applies beautifully (so it’s suitable for underneath makeup) and is thick enough to quench my skin without looking at all greasy. It’s a rich (but not pore-clogging) moisturizer that uses antioxidants, fatty acid, and ceramide-rich ingredients like ginseng, squalane, and baobab to deeply hydrate and plump the skin throughout the day or night. But truthfully, nothing really held a candle to this moisturizer, which for whatever reason, my skin absolutely adores. Knowing how expensive this product is, I tried and tested a few others in the hopes of finding a cheaper alternative to offer. Enjoy!īecause I use tretinoin, it’s of the utmost importance that I apply a pretty hard-core moisturizer in order to avoid any of that peeling or flaking that can sometimes come with a powerful retinoid. So without further ado, below, an eczema girlie’s guide to using strong retinoids. Otherwise, I will look like a lobster undergoing a violent metamorphosis - I’ve experienced it before and it is, frankly, not chill at all. This is because, for a dry-skinned girl such as myself, I can only use tretinoin if every other product in my routine is working to ensure my skin stays optimally moisturized. You’ll notice pretty quickly that almost all of the products in my routine are moisturizing: squalane-infused hydrating toners, skin-plumping serums, humectant-rich moisturizers, and the like. But over the years, through trial and error (and a few days of shedding like a snake), I believe I’ve found the perfect balance - a lineup of skin care that helps me effectively quench my dry skin and keep my acne at bay, totally free of irritation, cystic zits, and redness. ![]() I’m not entirely sure how this is possible, but it’s been over six years since the Strategist first published my article “ The Google Doc I Send to Friends Who Ask About My Skin.” Since then, so much has changed, both personally and when it comes to my skin-care routine: I’ve completed aesthetician school published a book, Let’s Face It launched a skin-care consultancy and perhaps most important, become a devout user of tretinoin (more on that later).Īs you may or may not know, my skin is insanely dry and severely eczema prone, as well as acne prone, a combination that’s historically been a real pain to buy products for. Photo-Illustration: The Strategist Photos: Retailers ![]()
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