The user's roll: Skin therapist at Lyko. 4 daysThe comment was made 4 days
Hi Moa 😊
This is basically supposed to be a fairly mild serum. Becoming clearly red and warm in the skin can be due to two things. Either it’s an irritation, where the skin reacts to one or more ingredients because the skin barrier is a bit sensitive or already stressed. It can feel like warmth, redness, and sometimes tingling. Or it’s a hypersensitivity reaction, meaning you don’t really tolerate something in the formula. It’s not the same as a classic allergy, but it’s closer to a negative skin reaction than a “normal adjustment.” This serum contains, among other things, niacinamide, and although it is usually soothing, some people can get temporary flush or redness, especially with high sensitivity or if the skin is already irritated from other active products. Since you describe both warmth and clear redness, I wouldn’t continue using it right away. Pause the product, let the skin calm down, and test again only after some time if you want to be sure. If the same reaction comes back even with a small amount, it’s better to assume it doesn’t suit your skin.
Have a nice day! 🌼