If a product is causing irritation, what would be the best immediate action?

Discontinuing use of a product that is causing irritation is the best immediate action as it helps prevent further damage to the skin. Irritation is a sign that the skin is reacting negatively to an ingredient or formula, and continuing to use the product can exacerbate the situation, leading to more severe irritation or even injury. By stopping the use of the offending product, one allows the skin to recover and starts to evaluate the situation—this may involve identifying the specific ingredients that caused the reaction.

In addition, assessing how to proceed further can help in selecting alternative products that are better suited for the skin type or condition. This approach encourages a more thoughtful and cautious method to skincare, prioritizing skin health over persistence with a product that is not beneficial.

Using more of the product, keeping the routine unchanged, or layering additional products could potentially worsen the irritation, making those options less appropriate in resolving the issue at hand.