The Truth About Your Skin Type | Dr. Baumann & Paula Purpera

[@jaclyns2166]

Love you ladies!! Thank you for all you do. Question: My night time routine was Essopi 3x with ALuminate on top. I recently purchased Essopi 10x, may I use ALuminate or medature on top of Essopi 10x?

[@SkinTypeSolutions]

Hi! Great question, and I can provide a brief answer here :) If you'd like an in depth reply, please post your question on the skintypesolutions subreddit :) Basically, you're talking about moving from a mid strength to a high strength retinoid. If you have acclimated to your mid strength and don't get red or irritated from it anymore, then you might be ready to move up in strength. However, if you still get some irritation from the 3x, you are not ready for the 10x. That's independent of the A-luminate, which is fine to use with your retinoids at night if it's right for your skin type :) just keep in mind you're using two complexion modulating formulas at once (the retinoid and the A-luminate formula I'd love to know your skin type and general skin care history! Please reach out on our subreddit!

[@jaclyns2166]

My skin type is 11 I did try posting on Reddit but I guess it didn’t work. I see my post but maybe no one else can see it. Anyway, it was my first time using it.

[@SkinTypeSolutions]

@@jaclyns2166 We will look for your post :) Please make sure you selected your skin type flair in the subreddit, otherwise the post won't be accepted by the automated robot moderator