Everybody can benefit from using it, but what strength should you use? To get the best results, retinol products should be used with other anti-ageing products that contain rejuvenating ingredients, skin-replenishing ingredients, antioxidants and restorative ingredients such as niacinamide.
While retinol is an anti-ageing superstar, improving the appearance of ageing skin requires more than just one ingredient. If you have never used retinol before, or have dry and sensitive skin, use a lower-strength retinol. You will see brilliant results when applied once or twice daily. It may seem surprising, but even small percentages of retinol can benefit your skin. Percentages of 0. Paula's Choice Skincare retinol products also a contain a blend of beneficial ingredients, such as antioxidants, peptides and emollients for even better results.
Research also shows that lower percentages of retinol combined with other antioxidants helps your skin fight against environmental pollution when you wear it during the day with a broad-spectrum sun protection. Always use SPF 30 or higher during the day.
These are Paula's Choice products which have low percentages of retinol. These products with lower retinol percentages are also ideal for combining with our boosters or treatments. If you experience skin concerns like uneven skin tone or texture and a visible loss of firmness, try adding a stronger retinol product to your routine such as 0. Start by using nights a week and build usage to see how your skin responds. Moderate percentages of retinol 0.
Research shows that retinol concentrations of 0. A controlled clinical trial published in March further confirmed results from older studies showing that 0.
Of note was the increase in collagen and hyaluronic acid. Paula's Choice has two different formulas with moderate percentages of retinol. One for face and one for body:. Those with stubborn skin concerns, like deep wrinkles and pronounced uneven skin tone may want to consider a high percentage retinol cream, serum or treatment.
How many weeks? That depends. You know, use the highest possible dose. But go there only if you absolutely must. Remember, the higher the dose, the higher the benefits, but also higher the risk of irritations. Only airtight and opaque tubes and bottles will make it happy and keep it working as it should. Do it like if you were training for a marathon. Start small and work you way up slowly. I love retinoids, they have made such a big difference for my skin.
I mostly use prescription grade vitamin A cream Tretinoin , but I also love the Verso product range. What do you think about this brand? So glad Verso is working so well for you. I guess we just have to trust them, and as I said, the products are pricey. But everybody I know who has tried it is excited about this brand. Do you know what form of retinol they are using?
The website is pretty fuzzy about details. Makes you think how special their form of retinol is. Still, retinol and other forms of vitamin A are the best thing you can put on your skin, so it should work well. Something I can pick up at the store and not have to order online? Gio, this Neutrogena product contains parabens and -ates, would you recommend it for sensitive, combination skin?
Jo, yes. Parabens are some of the gentlest preservatives around. If anything, you should be warring about products that contain natural or no preservatives as that makes them more at risk of bacterial contamination. Well, I know Olay has some decent products from one of their lines…. A good number of beauty companies blend them, and thus weaken the formulations.
Retinoids are more effective at a higher pH than Vitamin C, and raising the pH of Vitamin C by combining it with the retinoid makes it worthless. Prepping skin with another acid before applying a Vitamin C will improve its efficacy. My old skin is soft and spongy. Ginger, thanks so much for your well-thought out comment. The pure form needs a low ph, but some of its derivatives are stable at a higher ph so you can combine them with retinol without compromising their effectiveness.
But, definitely there are many things to consider when using all these powerful activities. What about 0. Now that differin is sold over the counter, would you consider adding it to the list? Have you used it or researched it at all? Thanks for the remainder. If your main concern is wrinkles you may want to try another form of retinoids. I use the products daily and have only had one episode of mild flaking. Currently using neutrogena deep moisture with 20spf — looking for stronger SPF too.
Yes, it is. Melissa, granactive refers to hydroxypinacolone retinoate, a new retinoid developed specially to prevent irritations. Have they changed the formula since this article was written? I will contact Deciem and update the post accordingly. Gio, I was wondering, is a compromised skin barrier something to worry about? Is it more advisable to stop the retinol and focus on repairing the skin barrier, or continue using it? Aynur, yes, a compromised skin barrier is definitely something to worry about.
For now, stop using retinol. Instead, focus on repairing your skin barrier. Use a hyaluronic acid serum followed by a cream full of natural moisturising factors ceramides, fatty acids, squalane, niacinamide….
Oils are a good alternative too if you prefer them. Once your skin is back to normal, introduce retinol back gradually. Use it three times a week first and build up frequency overtime. Hi Gio! I recently purchased the Retina Gel 0. I made the switch after learning that the cream version has Isopropyl Myristate pore clogging ingredient and reading more about it from your blog post. Not daily. I always thought I had oily skin, but recently learned from the esthetician that I have combination skin.
I am also Acne prone. Depending on the vehicle, it can make the formulation more stable and enhance its effectiveness. The choice of vehicle can be just as important as the choice of strength. Once you achieve your ideal strength and formulation of tretinoin , it is reasonable to continue with that product. The ideal strength and formulation create the desired cosmetic effect of improved skin tone and texture while minimizing side effects.
There is likely no greater benefit to using a higher percentage or different vehicle, as studies have shown that they have similar outcomes over a different period of time. Krishna is a member of the American Board of Dermatology. Given her own skin journey, she cares a lot about simplifying the overwhelming world of skincare. She enjoys working closely with and learning from dermatologists to communicate science and research in simpler terms. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
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