What if my skin experiences a stinging or tingling sensation from RESIST Weekly Resurfacing Treatment?
Upon application to cleansed, toned skin, some people may experience a small amount of tingling or feel a stinging sensation. This is normal and it should dissipate quickly and stop with ongoing use. If the tingling or stinging sensation does not stop or worsens, or if your skin becomes red or feels like it’s burning, immediately rinse RESIST Weekly Resurfacing Treatment with plain water and gently pat dry. Should this occur, ongoing use is not recommended. You may want to try another Paula’s Choice exfoliant and our Customer Service team is happy to help you select an alternate option. I am using a prescription retinoid product (i.e. Renova, Retin-A). Is it OK for me to use RESIST Weekly Resurfacing Treatment? Yes, but be aware that the prescription retinoid may increase your skin’s sensitivity to this AHA treatment. We recommend proceeding with caution, and only applying RESIST Weekly Resurfacing Treatment once per week. You would apply it before your prescription retinoid product an
