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Is it better to combine vit c or retinol with 25% glycolic acid? which percentage? i've got adult acne and combination skin
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Retinol: Is proven to mature skin and cure acne. Vitamin C is an organic acid in this context without more effect than domboro soak. I actually did both at your age--before there were better prescription ones like TAXORAC (sp). Vitamin A worked; soaks/antibiotics etc did not
Answered 1/5/2019
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Retinol: Retinol is a vitamin A derivative, as is Retin A (tretinoin) which is helpful for many types of acne. I would also see a dermatologist, as there are many prescription products which may be more helpful. Hormonal imbalances are fairly common in adult acne and this should also be addressed.
Answered 6/24/2014
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