# @philsmypharmacist on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcAC1cNpijv
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69046727-philsmypharmacist-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-14T00:41:01.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Phil Cowley | Philsmypharmacist (@philsmypharmacist) — https://gondola.cc/philsmypharmacist

## Caption

Most people using retinol are wrecking their skin barrier and have no idea 😬

Retinol is a demolition crew. It breaks down old skin so new skin can come in. That part works — the problem is the middle. Your barrier takes the hit, and you can end up losing more collagen than you build 📉

That’s the flaking. The stinging. The tight, crepey feeling that makes you think you need something stronger. You don’t. You need TECA 🧴

TECA is centella, but the concentrated pharmaceutical-grade version. It rebuilds the barrier and calms the pathways behind redness and puffiness.

I use Centellian24 Time Reverse Zero 💧
🔹 Full 3% TECA
🔹 Retinol, buffered so your barrier isn’t taking the hit alone
🔹 Niacinamide + caffeine to even tone and tighten

It has retinol, so wear your SPF ☀️

Comment SKIN and I’ll send you the link 👇

#philsmypharmacist #healtheducation #koreanskincare #pharmacyhacks #antiaging

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pharmacyhacks, koreanskincare, philsmypharmacist, healtheducation, antiaging

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