Top Tips To Applying Retinol That Are Game Changers!

Retinol is considered a hero ingredient in skincare, and can do so much for our skin. Its a key ingredient for addressing skin concerns, like wrinkles, uneven skin tone, breakouts etc. To simplify, it’s is a derivative of Vitamin A and as effective as retinol is, how you apply your retinol can affect your results. Here are some tips on how to apply your retinol. ⁣
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•Wash your face and make sure your skin is completely dry before application. ⁣
•Apply a pea-size amount to your face. Less is more when it comes to retinol. ⁣
•If your’e dry or sensitive, try applying a moisturizer after retinol application, if you’re still dry and sensitive you may need to apply a thin layer of moisturizer before retinol. ⁣
•Avoid using exfoliating ingredients at the same time as a retinol. ⁣
•If you are new to retinol, start out by using it once or twice per week.⁣
•Remember to apply sunscreen the morning after and always, retinol makes our skin more sensitive to the sun. ⁣
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Are you using retinol as a part of your PM skin routine? If not, what’s holding you back? #retinolroutine