Ingredient Layering
Can I Use Benzoyl Peroxide and Retinol Together?
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Best to Avoid
Benzoyl Peroxide and Retinol should generally not be used together.
What You Should Know
- •BPO oxidises retinol on contact — apply at different times of day
- •If you want to use both, apply them at different times of day (one in AM, one in PM).
- •Always introduce one ingredient at a time and monitor your skin's response.
Benzoyl Peroxide
antimicrobial
The gold standard for inflammatory acne — and the one active that actually kills bacteria on contact rather than just calming the aftermath.