
There is a lot of information available online so it helps to do a bit of research first, so you don’t waste any money on something that’s not right for you. Treat these acids and Retinoids with anything less than measured caution and you’ll run into problems, red itchy problems. The Ordinary has high concentrations of actives so it’s possible that you will get a reaction.
So it’ll be very easy to see how your skin reacts to each ingredient. No matter which way you begin with The Ordinary, it’s important to start off by using one thing at a time.
There are sample regimens on, try my regimen generator or you can email Deciem for a personalised routine. You can start off with The Ordinary by either just picking one thing to start off with or devising a whole regimen. How do I get into it? Chances are you already have some sort of skincare routine, cleansing and moisturising maybe.
I’ve heard about The Ordinary and I don’t know where to begin, it’s all sciencey. The Ordinary Cheatsheet- All Your Questions Answered! For support, come and find me at my skincare chatroom. I have a couple of other posts that are great for beginners- a personalised regimen generator, sample regimens for different skin types, this is also worth a read before a Deciem shop. It’s a good idea to patch test new products on a hidden area of skin, like behind the ear or on the leg, to check for allergy. I recommend Altruist Face Fluid spf 50 ++++. You must use sunscreen, especially if you’re using acids and retinoids. Here are some important points before you scroll. I’m Nia, I’ll be your guide, please note I’m not a dermatologist, just a knowledgeable aesthetician who spends a large percentage of her waking life thinking about, using and writing about The Ordinary. I’ll go through these questions and give the best answers I can. As a result on the Chatroom there are some questions that keep cropping up. The Ordinary requires you to do your homework. It means rather than grabbing a one size fits all serum, you have to become your own skincare detective and figure out how to get all the actives you need into a regimen that works for your skin. One active per product has a tendency to confuse. The way that Deciem sell The Ordinary- i.e. Deciem has really ignited a passion for affordable skincare in the hearts of the masses, but they’ve also created a lot of unanswered questions. Some people are showing off their glowing after photos, some asking technical questions about combining products and a lot of confused beginners wondering where to start.
There are always many posts on a daily basis and they vary a lot. I’m a moderator for a very busy chatroom- The Deciem Chatroom on Facebook.