This is because the areas get easily irritated by adapalene
Though they suggest applying it at the same time every day for consistency's sake, as long as you're applying it to a clean face and locking it in with
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Updated on October 10, 2023 Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD In 2016, the Food and Drug Administration approved Differin Gel 0
In addition to treating acne, retinoids increase collagen production
Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended
Differin is different
Benefits of Differin ® Gel for acne
You can use the product day and night
DIFFERIN Lotion is a prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat acne vulgaris in people 12 years of age and older
I had been using benzoyl peroxide 2
Whichever way you use it, you’ll get results
Differin results timeline (this is an approximate timeline, results will vary from user to user): Week 1: After a week of use the user may start to see some small improvements in acne (don’t worry if you haven’t yet) Week 2: Acne may return slightly or completely as clogged pores in lower layers of the skin surface
As far as timing is concerned, adapalene, just like any other retinol, should be applied in the Just apart of taking care of yourself
I’ve been using Differin (no buffer) every night and following it with CerVe everyday moisturizing lotion, and sun bum SPF 50 face sunscreen during the day
Differin ® Gel stands up to tough acne, and we’ll stand behind the results
Using Differin in your daily routine puts an end to the frustration of treating acne only to have new acne pop up somewhere else
Thanks so much! A BP and adapelene is the go to for acne, I think using 4% as a cleanser every morning and then using a retinoid at night is perfectly fine
If your skin is sensitive, you can apply it before (it’ll reduce absorption but also irritation)
If you're going to start Differin you should cut down all actives from your routine for the first month or so, and keep only the cleanser (no actives), moisturizer and sunscreen
Neutrogena has an oil-free one if you’re prone to breakouts because of oil
Nope I’ve been in Adapalene for 5+ years
Adapalene was approved by the FDA in 1996, but it was only available as a prescription product
Give your skin a rest from the st
Azelaic acid is a better alternative, because it also increases cell turnover
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