I’m 46 and my skin tends to be dry and can be sensitive at times. I have battled melasma on and off since I was 10 years old. I have used hq and retinol in the past (as young as 13) and I am NOT making this decision to use them again lightly. I’m desperate to lighten this melasma mustache. Please don’t lecture me on HQ
I am looking for any product recommendations that will help maintain my skin barrier as I start these. (Yes I plan to go slow with them) A few years ago my skin was very dehydrated and sensitive. I’d hate to end up back there.
Currently, I’m using AM: Purerb caviar lime cleansing foam (I plan to switch this to a Cetaphil cleanser.)
Rhonda Allison brightening tonic (plan to switch this to a hydrating toner. Any recommendations?)
Lactic acid serum 3x wk (plan to stop this)
15%niacinamide peptide serum with 20% vit c (will pause this and add back in if tolerated)
Hyaluronic serum (will continue)
Vanicream daily
Is clinical 50+spf
Evening:
Purerb caviar lime cleansing foam (I plan to switch this to a cetaphil cleanser)
Skin Script glycolic retinol pads (will stop using)
15% niacinamide (will stop)
Hyaluronic serum (will continue)
A heavy cream (thinking of vanicream in the tub?)