u/danashyryl

Hey everyone!

I recently started doing at-home IPL treatments, which I need to do once a week.

My usual skincare routine heavily relies on Glycolic Acid and Azelaic Acid. I know that combining actives with IPL too closely is a one-way ticket to chemical burns, irritation, or hyperpigmentation, so I want to be incredibly careful with my scheduling.

For those of you who use a home IPL device and also use chemical exfoliants/actives:

-How many days before and after your IPL session do you pause your GA and AA?

-What does your weekly schedule look like? (e.g., Do you cycle them, or completely stop actives for 48 hours pre/post-treatment?)

-Have you experienced any irritation, and what are your best tips for keeping the skin barrier safe?

Would love to hear your experiences and routines!

Thanks in advance^^

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