Skincare products

[adlove]

Aside from retinoids and salicylic acid, what else is off limits?

I use pretty basic products but I have a few serums that I'm sure are fine but haven't been in to the dr to ask about yet. I feel like if they don't contain the above ingredients I don't have to worry about it, am I wrong?

[Deleted]

I'm really glad you posted this...I totally forgot about salicylic acid being a no-no.

So, nothing to add, but thanks!

[alzi]

My doc was cool with salicylic acid. Every doc is different.

[alzi]

I tried Belli, and didn't think it was worth the money. I'd buy at Ulta if you can bc you can return if you don't like it.

I've just been using Cetaphil which does nothing for my skin, but apparently only chemicals help me. Oh well.

[adlove]

Ah yea I've heard mixed things about benzoyl peroxide, but I'll keep that in the do not use column just in case. Thankfully my skin hasn't given me any problems yet I just was hoping it'd be ok to keep on with my normal routine.

[shepoz]

My doc is ok with salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. I use Proactiv but I've never used it everyday, more like once every 2-3 days. Doc said that was fine for me.

[ladygrey]

My doctor said salicylic acid is fine to use in small doses (i.e. for spot treating a pimple).