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The routine
- AM: rinse or a mild cream cleanser, ceramide moisturizer, mineral sunscreen
- PM: mild cleanser, azelaic acid (or a low-frequency retinoid), ceramide moisturizer
Building tolerance
Introduce one product every two to three weeks. Buffering an active with moisturizer underneath is a legitimate technique, not cheating.
Key takeaways
- • Fewer steps, longer adjustment periods.
- • Azelaic acid is often better tolerated.
Consider professional advice if
- • Your breakouts are painful, deep or leaving scars
- • Things are getting worse quickly despite a reasonable routine
- • Your skin is significantly affecting how you feel day to day