What is Twyneo and how does it work?
“So benzoyl peroxide could potentially react with tretinoin and deactivate it in the process.
A combination of the two ingredients would, thus, produce an unstable, ineffective formula.”
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However, Twyneo uses microencapsulation to keep the formula from becoming unstable.
“(Microencapsulation) is the secret behind ‘slow release’ technology as brands claim that helps minimize irritation.
“They are gold standards in care.
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When applied to the skin, the cream “breaks” and the silica slowly releases tretinoin and BPO.
How is it different from other acne medications?
“This is the same combination of aretinoidand BPO, but the retinoid is tretinoin, not adapalene.
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“(Disclosure: Galderma happens to be the parent company for Epiduo and Epiduo Forte as well.)
Who is Twyneo ideal for?
Dr. Shamban doesn’t think age group matters necessarily but focuses more on the location of the acne.
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“(Twyneo) is probablynotgreat forneck acne the tissue is too delicate.
For the face, the back, the arms it’s great.
The oilier skin is certainly better,” she says.
“This could be before the need for anAccutaneorspironolactone.”
What concerns are there with Twyneo?
Twyneo does list these as potential “adverse events” on its websiteunder the safety information.
“It can be irritating for certain patients, particularly those with darker skin tones.
For some reason, BPO irritation is more common for this group,” he says.
When it comes to effectiveness, Dr. Hirsch says she would have loved to see it compared to Epiduo.
“Keep it simple when on these acne-fighting routines.
Less is more.”
