Advanced skin care – in what order do I use these products?

Dr. Irwin
September 30, 2011
I use Renova at least 5 nights a week; I use a cream with glycolic acid on other nights to help with dryness. I am wanting to incorporate the TNS Recovery Complex in my daily regimen. I read that for best results it needs to be used twice a day for the first 3 months. Would I need to use this each night under my Renova at night or alternate these two? Thank you

You bring up some good issues.  In general, if you use Renova regularly, you don’t need to use the glycolic (can often aggravate dryness and does similar things but less).  If you’re having trouble with peeling, wash your face with a gentle cleanser, moisturize, wait 5-10 minutes, and then use your Renova.  An example of your product order could be:

AM:  wash, TNS Recovery, moisture, sunscreen

PM:  wash, TNS Recovery, moisture, wait 5-10 minutes, Renova

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