Dermatologists are begging you not to combine retinol and slugging for the sake of avoiding irritation in your skin.
But this skin-care panacea isnt without its risks; after all, with great power comes great responsibility.
And with great retinol comes the possibility of purging, redness, dryness, irritation, and flaking.
What is slugging?
This boosts water retention, restores the skin barrier, and leaves skin looking plump and supple.
The phenomenon went viral on #beautytoka few years ago, and has since spawned an entirely newskin-care category.
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How does slugging affect retinol?
And thats not always a good thing, especially when it comes to thealready-omnipotent retinol.
In fact, slugging over retinol often yields the exact opposite of the intended effects.
I almost never have patients do this.
Its super imprecise, not without risk, and offers limited benefits, if any.
Its generally not something I recommend doing.
Instead, I recommend combining retinol with a moisturizer to maintain skin hydration and minimize potential irritation.
But for the sake of your skin, keep retinol and those heavy occlusives separate.
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