It's probably best to take a break from whitening products when your skin is stinging, right?

Lately, my skin keeps stinging and turning red, so I'm thinking of cutting back on my skincare routine.

In particular, I feel a stinging sensation when applying vitamins or whitening ampoules, so I am concerned about whether I should continue using them.

I don't want to give up on whitening care because of blemishes, but I'm worried that continuing to use products while my skin barrier is weak might make things worse. For those of you who stopped using functional products when your skin became sensitive and then started again, how long did you usually take a break?