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Or thatglycolic acidgives dull skin the slick sheen of a wet seal.
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But these ingredients still present a Goldilocks problem for many.
Not to mention that our skin-care routines are a pretty crowded party as it is.
According to the experts we spoke to, yes.
“But many people can’t tolerate them, especially in higher strengths.
Skin-care microdosing offers a viable solution without the downsides.”
What is skin-care microdosing?
Microdosing sounds like a gimmick, given its origins, but it serves a purpose.
“It makes sense right now people are stressed due to COVID-19.
Add in strong doses of something like retinol and it can make skin even more reactive.”
The exception?Sunscreen.
“This should never fall below an SPF 30 and you must reapply often,” she adds.
The amount of sunscreen you apply matters, too, as New York City board-certified dermatologistMarisa Garshick previouslyexplained toAllure.
Does skin-care microdosing work?
Let’s take a step back for a second.
Do these lower doses actually deliver results?
“A little is definitely better than not using skin-care actives at all,” Gohara clarifies.
“Microdosing can be applied to any skin pop in,” he explains.
“[I recommend using] closer to 10 percent.”
“Not everyone can tolerate more than eight percent of AHAs,” explains King.
“So cutting the dose in half is a safer route, especially for sensitive skin.”
Keep in mind, too, that ingredients work best when applied consistently.
Skin-care boosters zero in on specific concerns such as hydration, brightening, and firming.
Zeichner and Gohara both stress that there’s nothing wrong with periodically pulsing or “microboosting” certain ingredients.
“Some may speed up the production of collagen and elastin,” says Gohara.
Packed with collagen-boosting peptides, the seven-day111Skin The Firming Concentratetargets lax skin with almost drone-like precision.
Is microdosing the future of skin care?
It’s a smart move if you have finicky skin or have never used active skin-care ingredients before.
But there is one caveat.
