{"id":1293,"date":"2022-08-18T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-18T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/?p=1293"},"modified":"2023-03-20T15:36:36","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T15:36:36","slug":"managing-prescription-skincare-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/managing-prescription-skincare-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask A Dermatologist: Managing Prescription Skincare Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/210718_Managing-Side-Effects--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1294\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Link to share article here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links 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Skincare Side Effects<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you start using prescription-strength skincare, it\u2019s good to understand what you can expect on your journey. These are powerful ingredients prescribed by experts to meet your skin goals \u2013 whether that\u2019s tackling acne or rosacea, pigmentation or skin-ageing, and like all medicines, there can be mild side effects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, we\u2019re always on hand to advise and adjust your treatment if needs be. Below, Skin + Me\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/meet-the-team\">Dermatology Team<\/a> share their advice on common side effects related to prescription skincare and increasing the concentration of active ingredients in your routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>My skin is dry and sore after introducing new skincare, what should I do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When first using prescription-strength skincare treatments, some people experience skin dryness, flaking, and peeling, which can sometimes lead to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-am-i-having-a-reaction-to-my-skincare\/\">redness<\/a> and a stinging sensation. This is a normal response when first using powerful active ingredients, and it will usually settle within a few weeks as your skin adapts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll see dry flaky skin appear mainly around your chin, your nose and cheeks, but any part of your face where a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/blog-skinandme-com-the-difference-between-retinol-and-retinoids\/\">retinoid<\/a> is applied could be affected. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to help heal dry skin and ease any irritation when introducing new skincare ingredients like your personalised solution.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e0e9ef\">When it comes to negating the possibility of active ingredient side effects, our Dermatology Team recommends incrementally increasing the concentration of actives in your formulations over time. This is known as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-what-is-microdosing\/\">micodosing<\/a>. It builds skin tolerance and delivers the best results with minimal side effects. Your Daily Doser is designed to increase the concentration of actives each month so (under the guidance of a medical professional) all the hard work is done for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can I treat my dry skin?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strip back your skincare routine to the basics: cleanse, treat, hydrate and protect. This ensures you\u2019re not using any ingredients that don\u2019t play well together. You should use a gentle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/full-routine\">cleanser<\/a> that doesn\u2019t leave your skin feeling tight, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/full-routine\">moisturiser<\/a> that suits your skin type (light if you\u2019re prone to spots or have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/oily-skin-101-oily-skin-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/\">oily skin<\/a>, rich if your skin is already on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/dry-skin-101-dry-skin-causes-symptoms-and-treatment\/\">dry side<\/a>) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/our-dermatologist-approved-spfs-for-everyday-wear\/\">sunscreen<\/a>, SPF 30 or higher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Head of Medical, Dr Jason Thomson recommends, \u201cUse a moisturiser with barrier-friendly, moisturising ingredients. Ingredients to look out for include: hyaluronic acid, ceramides, humectants and natural moisturising factors.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ingredient-deep-dive-glycerin\/\">Humectants<\/a> are key to skin hydration as they attract moisture to the skin, and retain it for longer.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I use any other actives?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re using new prescription ingredients for the first time, particularly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\/tretinoin\">tretinoin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ingredient-deep-dive-azelaic-acid\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1236\">azelaic acid<\/a>, you should avoid using any exfoliants (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/skincare-and-acids-guide-ahas-bhas-and-your-routine\/\">AHAs, BHAs, PHAs<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/bodycare-strawberry-legs-stretch-marks-and-more\/\">physical scrubs<\/a>) until your skin has built tolerance to the new products.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We know it\u2019s tempting to reach for something to scrub dead skin away, but that baby-smooth skin is not worth the risk \u2013 you could over-exfoliate and damage your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/your-skin-barrier-protection-guide\/\">skin barrier<\/a> \u2013 stick to moisturising. If you want to try trends like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/truth-and-tiktok-skincare-trends-face-icing-dermaplaning-and-slugging\/#:~:text=more%20sensitive.-,Slugging,-A%20K%2Dbeauty\">slugging<\/a> then our Dermatologists have advice for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s the most important thing to do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moisturise. You should always apply moisturiser around ten minutes after using powerful active ingredients. However, if your skin is really struggling, we recommend \u2018buffering\u2019. This is when you apply moisturiser before the new ingredients, like the Skin + Me <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/daily-doser-spotlight-2\/\">Daily Doser<\/a>, which essentially buffers your skin against the new ingredients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>Don\u2019t worry about impacting the efficacy of your treatment. It dilutes the concentration to make it less powerful and therefore easier to tolerate, but your actives will still work effectively.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>My skin is getting worse. Where do I get help?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If dryness and irritation continue after several weeks, and buffering isn\u2019t helping, it\u2019s time to speak to an expert. If you\u2019re a Skin + Me customer, our Dermatology Team are <a href=\"mailto:hello@skinandme.com\">only an email away<\/a> and can either reduce the strength of your prescription or replace an ingredient entirely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>My skin is breaking out \u2013 is this skin purging?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your skin has started breaking out after trying a new skincare product, it doesn\u2019t always mean you should give up on your goals \u2013 you might just be experiencing temporary skin purging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/mythbuster-purging-explained\/\">Skin purging<\/a> is when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/the-skin-and-me-guide-to-acne\/\">acne<\/a> becomes more noticeable after beginning new active treatments like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ask-a-dermatologist-mixing-active-ingredients-with-tretinoin\/\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/our-ingredients\/tretinoin\">tretinoin<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skinandme.com\/the-dose\/ingredient-deep-dive-azelaic-acid\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1236\">azelaic acid<\/a><\/a>. This happens because certain actives rapidly increase skin cell turnover. This blocks pores, resulting in more spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin purging most often occurs when you start using skincare products with powerful active ingredients. This means that if your acne is more of an issue after introducing a new cleanser, moisturiser or sunscreen, you&#8217;re probably experiencing irritation or sensitivity rather than purging and you should stop using it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><em>Purging is common and is a natural part of active ingredient use \u2013 it means that your treatment is working, and your skin should clear up naturally after about six weeks.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\"><strong>What can I do to manage skin purging?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re in your first few months of treatment, continue to stick with your active ingredients routine. 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