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If your routine isn’t working: quick troubleshooting
Skin feels tight or stings: simplify to a gentle cleanser, hydrating serum and moisturiser for 1–2 weeks; pause acids and retinoids until skin is calm, then reintroduce slowly.
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When your new routine seems to backfire
Skin stings or burns with every application: Stop all strong actives (retinoids, acids, high-strength vitamin C) and switch to bland cleansing, a barrier-repair moisturiser, and sunscreen only for 1–2 weeks. Reintroduce actives one by one at a lower frequency.