In which order should I use my products??

Dr. Irwin
September 11, 2010
Dr Irwin, I have ordered as per your skin care test- Topix Replenix Cream, Cellex-C Sea silk Moisturiser, Skin Medica Retinol Complex and TNS Recovery Complex, please help me as I have no idea in which order I should put them on my skin. Thank you for your time.

Okay –  I know this is confusing and I wish I could figure out a way on the site to make it less confusing.  We’re working on it.  So here goes.

In the am.    Cleanse, use the Replenix (antioxidant), then moisturizer – where’s your sunscreen?

In the pm    Cleanse, use the Retinol Complex, then TNS, then moisturizer.   If you get irritated, try putting the TNS on first.  If you’re still getting irritated then try alternate nights with the Retinol and the TNS.  You can use the moistuizer first if you’re very sensitive but then wait a few minutes and then put on the Retinol.  The Retinol is one that can cause irritation.

Hope this helps!  Dr. I

Dr. Brandith Irwin, MD

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