To maximise its benefits and avoid irritation wearing retinol must be approach carefully. When this done correctly it can be come a real success in help your skin look good. Below there is whole some guide based off some readers opinions.
Choosing the Right Product
In the beginning low concentration retinol serum or cream is advised. The amount of 0.1% to 0.3% retinol is best. The most popular choices "Good Molecules Gentle Rentinol Cream" and "CeraVe Rentinol Serum" have been selected as the prefered option. Some users say start with retinaldehyde retinol which is a gentler than retinol however still as effective. When sensitive skin is a major concern start with bakuchiol, that is more natural retinol alternative.
How to Start
Set yourself a target off starting by using retinol once or twice a week. It is advised that a person starting with the cream should do so every other night. After this when to cut frequency is when one starts to feel dry. This is when you can scale up to every day or when you can tolerate it. For application purposes apply a pre-sized amount to dry, clean skin at night. Use the sandwiched method is recommended to reduce irritation.
What to Avoid
Try to not use retinol with other strong actives like glycolic acid or benzoyl peroxide. This can cause excessive irritation to areas of the skin where the scrum is applied. It is advised to let retinol work alone don't try to mix any other ingredients like vitamin c etc.
It is best to also avoid hyaluronic acid in the beginning since it can increase irritation for some people.
Tips for Managing Side Effects
Beginning well-hydrated is a good start as retinol can cause dryness. Try to hydrate and moisturise well when using the retinol cream. As retinol increases your skin's sensitivity to the sun always were sunscreen during the day. It may take up to 30 days for results to show or several weeks afterwards.
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