Since Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate and Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Mattifying Concentrate both contain retinol, do they increase sensitivity to the sun?
Unlike tretinoin (all trans retinoic acid), retinol does not appear to make skin more sensitive to the sun. Further, research has shown that unprotected skin exposed to UVB radiation loses the vitamin A content that is present in skin. Therefore, as always, we recommend daily application of an effective sunscreen rated SPF 15 or higher. Paula’s Choice sunscreens are carefully formulated to provide broad-spectrum (UVA and UVB) protection while also supplying skin with antioxidants. They perfectly complement the potent cocktail of antioxidants in any of our Super Antioxidant Concentrates. Since both Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate and Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Mattifying Concentrate contain retinol, is it OK to combine them with a product that contains benzoyl peroxide? Yes, this combination (if needed) is fine. The only caution is to pay attention to your skins response. If irritation develops, we suggest applying the benzoyl peroxide product in the morning and using
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- Since Skin Recovery Super Antioxidant Concentrate and Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Mattifying Concentrate both contain retinol, do they increase sensitivity to the sun?
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