Post by @natalie_oneillll

How to combine a retinoid with azelaic acid is trending right now, and as someone who's used both of these for six and three years, respectively, combining them for three in total, feel qualified to give my opinion. There's a lot of different ways you can do this. Anyone trying to tell you there's only one way is either being dramatic or doesn't understand how the ingredients individually work to be able to give other ways. I've had a lot of experience using these active ingredients, and I want other people to be able to see as much success as I have from them - but technique does matter. The key is to not go overboard. Respect the skin barrier and always protect the skin from UV too. This means prioritising hydration, adding the actives in slowly, avoiding using too much, and being mindful about what other actives you use with these. Retinol and azelaic acid are amazingly powerful, but you have to give them the chance to work, which means being selective about the other products you use and going easy on your skin barrier. #skincare #azelaicacid #retinol #skincaretips