{"id":7059,"date":"2023-08-31T20:22:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T13:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7059"},"modified":"2023-08-31T20:22:28","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T13:22:28","slug":"please-dont-combine-retinol-and-slugging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7059","title":{"rendered":"Please: Don&#8217;t Combine Retinol and Slugging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">S<\/span>unscreen aside, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/use-retinol-every-day\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/use-retinol-every-day\/\">retinol<\/a> has long been the dermatologist darling of the skin-care world, widely considered the gold standard when it comes to treating signs of aging. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-retinol-creams\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-retinol-creams\/\">The vitamin A derivative<\/a> helps increase skin cell turnover and refine texture, as well as minimize fine lines and wrinkles, boost collagen production, and clear clogged pores. But this skin-care panacea isn\u2019t 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.<\/div>\n<p>According to board-certified dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joshzeichnermd\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joshzeichnermd\/\">Joshua Zeichner, MD<\/a>, those risks are highest during the first two to four weeks of use, as the skin adjusts to the powerful ingredient. But even after the skin acclimates, there\u2019s still the potential for irritation and other side effects\u2014even after two to six months, when users typically start seeing visible results, the risks continue to loom large.<\/p>\n<p>While a rocky first month of use is par for the course, any side effects or irritation after that period tend to come as the result of changes in skin health or skin-care routine\u2014perhaps you\u2019re using too much retinol or over-scrubbing your face, or maybe your skin barrier\u2019s been compromised by ultra-cold weather. In other words, once your skin has had the time to acclimate to retinol, any lingering side effects are likely the result of outside sources.<\/p>\n<p>And, according to both Dr. Zeichner and board-certified dermatologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ranellamd\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ranellamd\/\">Ranella Hirsch, MD<\/a>, there\u2019s one sneaky mistake they\u2019re seeing more and more when it comes to retinol irritation. Enter slugging.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/retinol-slugging\/\" current-title=\"The One Common Skin-Care Mistake Dermatologists Say Is Making Your Retinol So Much More Irritating\" current-image=\"GettyImages-867779186-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-03-03\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/retinol-slugging\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/retinol-slugging\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/retinol-slugging\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>What is slugging?<\/h2>\n<p>For the uninitiated, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/slugging-for-skincare\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/slugging-for-skincare\/\">slugging<\/a> refers to a skin-care technique in which moisture and hydration are locked into the skin via a heavy occlusive (like petroleum jelly) that&#8217;s applied as the last step in a nighttime skin-care routine. This boosts water retention, restores the skin barrier, and leaves skin looking plump and supple. The phenomenon went viral on #<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/search?q=%23beautytok&amp;t=1678914764822\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/search?q=%23beautytok&amp;t=1678914764822\">beautytok<\/a> a few years ago, and has since spawned an entirely new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/slugging-products\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/slugging-products\/\">skin-care category<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While it only recently reached virality online, slugging is nothing new: In fact, it\u2019s been in practice since the 15th century, and has been a mainstay in K-Beauty for decades. Dermatologists have long considered it an effective method to repair the skin barrier and provide deep hydration, especially for dry skin.<\/p>\n<p>Given retinol\u2019s tendency to leave skin dry and flakey, many have turned to slugging to combat that irritation and boost barrier function. While, in theory, this logic seems sound, it ignores some major red flags\u2014and can ultimately make things worse for your skin instead of better.<\/p>\n<h2>How does slugging affect retinol?<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that slugging doesn\u2019t lock <em>only<\/em> moisture and hydration into the skin; it also enhances penetration and boosts the potency of any products layered underneath that thick occlusive layer, Dr. Hirsch explains. And that\u2019s not always a good thing, especially when it comes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/retinol-for-beginners\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/retinol-for-beginners\/\">already-omnipotent retinol<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, slugging over retinol often yields the exact opposite of the intended effects. Instead of strengthening the barrier and giving skin a boost of hydration, retinol\u2019s effects\u2014and side effects\u2014become <em>even<\/em> stronger when sealed with a heavy occlusive, nearly guaranteeing irritation and dryness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSealing retinol in with an occlusive is irritating to many\u2014even those who can tolerate a retinol when used properly,\u201d Dr. Hirsch says. \u201cI almost never have patients do this. It\u2019s super imprecise, not without risk, and offers limited benefits, if any.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And Dr. Zeichner agrees: \u201cIn the case of retinol, layering petroleum jelly on top of it boosts potency, but it also boosts potential irritation at the same time. It\u2019s generally not something I recommend doing. Instead, I recommend combining retinol with a moisturizer to maintain skin hydration and minimize potential irritation.\u201d That\u2019s not to say you can\u2019t slug on nights when you <em>aren\u2019t <\/em>using retinol\u2014in fact, it can be a great way to combat some of retinol\u2019s more finicky effects. 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