0.5% Retinol Serum, 2oz

Ingredients:

Superstar Ingredients:

• Retinol -  increases collagen production which can reduce appearance of lines and wriknles.
• Bakuchiol -  it soothes skin irritation and helps reduce purging. 
• Niacinamide - supports retinol in the fight against aging, acne, calms irritated skin.

Complete Ingredients:

Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Capryloyl Glycine, Retinol, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum.

 

Suggested Usage

For mature and all types of skin.

1.  Using lukewarn water and gentle cleanser, wash face once at night only.

2.  Do not use any exfoliating ingredients. 

3.  Apply moisturizer right away while skin is still damp. Allow face and moisturizer to completely dry before retinol application. 

4. Using a pea-sized amount, dot Retinol on the forehead, 2 cheeks and chin, avoiding the mouth and eye areas. Spread evenly over the face.

5. Allow Retinol to completely dry and absorbed before the second application of moisturizer. 

• Only use Retinol product at night and make sure you apply sunscreen everyday as your skin will be much more sensitive to the sun.
• Never apply retinol at the same time as benzoyl peroxide because they can cancel the positive effects of each other out and leave skin extremely dry and irritated. 
• Only apply Retinol close to your eyes, near the base of your nostrils, and the  corners of your mouth after getting acclimated to it.

 

How to Start Incorporating Retinol Into Beauty Regimen

Dermatologists suggest to start slow and use it sparingly at first.

It is recommended to start with no more than once or twice per  week for the first 2 weeks.

If, after the first 2 weeks, there's no visible signs of side effects, then you may want to move up to “2 nights on, and 1 night off.”

After a month or so with no side effects, it is likely safe to use every day if so desired. Only use retinol at night when our body is at rest and in repair mode, and the cell turnover is at its peak.

While your skin is adjusting to retinol, it’s normal to see some side effects, including:

• redness
• irritation
• flakiness
• stinging feeling
• skin peeling

Don't necessarily need to use Retinol everynight for it to work. Using it as little as 3 nights a week has been shown to yield the same results as using it nightly. It will just take a little longer but you'll get there with little irritation which is really key if you have sensitive skin.

For best results, you must use retinol consistently.  Be patient - when it comes to Retinol slow and steady wins.

For those Retinol nights Off,  use an Exfoliating Acid serum once or twice a week   and Hydrating serum once a week.

 

Be patient - when it comes to Retinol slow and steady win!

Caution:   Do a Patch Test Before First Use (Optional)

Apply a small amount to the inside of your arm to see if you get any reaction. Cover with a band aid and check after 24 hrs. If no reaction,  you can use the product safely.