How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
Adapalene and niacinamide can be a great skincare combination that can help target multiple skin concerns, including acne, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, texture, and even sun damage. However, whether you can combine these two active ingredients in your skincare routine is still up for debate. While some experts say it’s … Read more
Besides its popularity as an acne treatment, adapalene has been increasingly studied for its potential anti-aging effect. And while the research is still ongoing… There’s good evidence that adapalene could help reduce lines, wrinkles, and other symptoms of skin aging, such as photodamage, discoloration, and texture. In this article, I … Read more
Adapalene gel is a topical medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as retinoids. It is used to treat acne and works by preventing the formation of blackheads, whiteheads, and other acne lesions. It also helps to normalize the shedding of dead skin cells, which can help reduce … Read more
Differin is one of the most popular acne treatments on the market today, but despite its well-documented benefits, many remain unsure about how to use it correctly. Therefore, I searched the Internet for the most commonly asked questions about Differin and decided to answer the most interesting ones in this … Read more
Known for its ability to soothe inflammation caused by acne lesions and improve moderate to severe acne in as little as several weeks, Differin has become a favorite choice for many who are dealing with this pesky condition. However, although Differin is generally considered safe and effective, it should not … Read more
Differin and retinol are both members of the retinoid family; however, they don’t mix. Using Differin and retinol together can only increase some of the side effects associated with each component. And while that’s the most straightforward answer, there are several reasons why this is the case and why using … Read more
Closed comedones, also known as whiteheads, are acne lesions that occur when a pore becomes blocked. This happens when sebum and dead skin cells meant to lubricate the skin and shed from the surface accumulate inside the pore, creating a visible bump covered with a thin layer of skin. Luckily, … Read more
Differin and niacinamide can be an excellent combination for your skincare routine! Both products have unique benefits that complement each other and improve skin concerns such as acne and discoloration. However, it is important to remember that these two actives can easily be misused, which could lead to issues such … Read more
While Differin shouldn’t be used with salicylic acid at the same time, you can use them in separate routines to address inflammatory skin conditions such as acne. I typically recommend sticking to Differin because it’s a more effective acne treatment, but some people may find that using both products leads … Read more
Adapalene is a topical cream or gel commonly used to treat acne. However, although efficient against deep, cystic acne clusters, can this ingredient also be used as spot treatment? Unfortunately, adapalene doesn’t make up for a good spot treatment because it doesn’t work overnight. And while this is pretty much … Read more
People with acne often wonder if they should be using anti-aging products in addition to their acne treatments. So, which is better: Adapalene or Tretinoin? In this article, I will compare the two and help you decide which one is best for you. What are Adapalene and Tretinoin, and What … Read more
Everyone who decides to start using Differin to heal acne asks this one question: How long does a Differin purge last? A Differin purge can last anywhere from four to twelve weeks, although you should already see significant improvement at the eight-week mark. However, not everyone purges with Differin, and … Read more