Retinol 101 For Beauty Beginners
Here’s the thing. If you’re looking for one serum to do it all - consider retinol. When used correctly, retinol is really that girl.
Retinol Beautii Facts
Gold standard ingredient addresses fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, texture and in higher percentage - acne
Does this by - Promotes skin renewal by turning over cells and enhances collagen production - declines in our 30s
Doesn’t play well with all skin types -sensitive (rosacea, eczema and psoriasis) might want to look for alternatives or extremely low percentage of retinol.
Can cause skin to look like sandpaper, raw and peel
Skip other active ingredients such as BHA’s - retinol already takes their place - will cause irritation if done together.
SPF. - imperative
Introduce it to the skin gradually - must build up a tolerance since it works in the deeper layer of skin - once a week, then twice a week, then three times, etc. - working up to everyday
Sensitive skin - buffer between moisturizer - apply a light layer or moisturizer then retinol, then moisturizer on top.
Alternatives Bakuchiol - plant derived
Hault! Relax, do not rush to use retinol, especially if you can not do the bare minimum of applying SPF everyday.