This may seem obvious but a common mistake I see is people who are experiencing skin irritation and try using even more products to address it. Instead, if your skin is irritated or sensitized the best thing to do is to pare back your routine to the basics and give your skin time to recover. Generally I would advise to stop using active ingredients such as retinol, hydroxy acids and Vitamin C, and simply go with a gentle cleanser and moisturizer. Sun protection is of course always important, but especially if the skin barrier is impaired. If you are potentially experiencing a reaction to a product but you aren’t sure which one then once you’ve stripped back to basics, and your skin has recovered, you can slowly begin reintroducing products slowly one at a time. #drkatiebeleznay #dermatologist #skincaretips #igskincare #instaskincare