Advanced questions on products – and Dr. I’s regimen!
Thank you and wow – you have been educating yourself!! Knowledge is power!
So ……… I stopped using the I have gotten so much help from your website; it is such a wonderful resource, even if you see a dermatologist. I have a question about your personal regimen. I believe you used to use SkinMedica TNS on alternate nights with your Renova. Now it looks like you alternate Renova with the Vivite Night Renewal Cream. Can you use both of these products, along with the Renova or would that be too much? I have sensitive skin and have successfully used Skin Ceutical Pholertin CF gel (morning) and Differin and TNS on alternate nights but would like to add the Vivite Night Renewal Cream. Is this a good idea and if so would it replace the TNS? Thank you so much.”>TNS because I developed an allergy to it, and you’re absolutely right, I now alternate the Renova (or the SkinMedica Retinol – gentler) with the Vivite Night Renewal (20% glycolic). That works well but I do occasionally get irritated and then take a break for a night or two and just use the moisturizer at night. I do use the Phloretin CF in the morning under a moisturizer and sunscreens.
You can use the Vivite Night Renewal over the TNS on the night you are NOT using the Renova. You’ll know if it’s too much because you’ll get irritated in which case you might try using it just once or twice a week.
Hope this helps, Dr. I