@drskin_: Replying to @Strap👽 Aesthetician Tips to Protect Your Skin Barrier: 1. The 20-Minute Rule: Never apply tretinoin to damp skin. Damp skin absorbs product too fast, causing instant irritation. Let your skin dry completely first 2. Strip Back the Actives: Pause your Vitamin C, AHAs, and BHAs. Tretinoin and azelaic acid are doing all the heavy lifting, adding more will cause peeling and redness. 3. Look for the Big Three: Use a moisturizer packed with Ceramides, Glycerin, or Centella (Cica) to actively repair your skin's moisture barrier while you sleep. 4. The "Sting" Test: If your basic moisturizer stings when you apply it, your barrier is compromised. Take a 3-day break from both actives and stick strictly to hydration. You welcome 🤗 #medicalaesthetician #dermatology #drskin #azealicacid