Anton SD, Moehl K, Donahoo WT, Marosi K, Lee SA, Mainous AG III et al (2018) Flipping the metabolic switch
Examples include retinol, retinal (retinaldehyde), tretinoin (Retin-A), adapalene (Differin), tazarotene, isotretinoin, retinyl retinoate, retinyl palmitate, hydroxypinacolone retinoate (Granactive Retinoid) Benzoyl peroxide : Found in anti-acne products including spot treatments, gels and cleansers Physical exfoliants : Scrubs, brushes, peeling gels (although these can also be irritating) Enzyme exfoliants : Enzyme masks, bromelain, papain, actinidin, pumpkin extract, papaya extract, kiwi extract In-clinic treatments like chemical peels, lasers, and microdermabrasion Most other products, like moisturisers and cleansers without these actives, wont be able to cause purging and its likely to be a breakout
We highly recommend the use of PRP before starting the BPC, as this combination/timeline of care has yielded the most promising results
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For researchers exploring beyond these two compounds, the tirzepatide vs retatrutide research outcomes comparison provides context on where triple-receptor agonism fits within the incretin research landscape