Best Skincare Tip NO ONE TALKS ABOUT! #skincaretipsandtricks #skincaretips #dermatologist | Dr Dray

Reminder to avoid waxing when taking accutane. #accutane #accutanejourney #accutanesideeffects #dermatologist | Dr Dray

Don’t make these waxing mistakes! Make sure to stop using your retinol about a week before waxing. Retinol smooths & thins the top dead layer of skin (stratum corneum), so there is less to pull off with the wax. This can lead to painful ulcers with waxing. Likewise, alpha hydroxy acids & salicylic acid products, which exfoliate, can leave you vulnerable to skin trauma from waxing. If you take the oral retinoid, isotretinoin (accutane), avoid waxing altogether until you are no longer taking it. W