How Can I Apply Retinol For Best Results?

Are you applying an eye cream?

Are you using an moisturizer?

Are you wearing sunscreen?

Are you using AHAs and BHAs?

Are you using vitamin C?

Before applying retinol you should wash your face and apply an eye cream. An eye cream will help protect the delicate skin around your eyes. Wait a few minutes until your skin is completely dry, then you need to take a pea-size amount of your retinol and, starting at your chin, apply with your fingertips in upward and outward motions. Retinol should not be used on moist skin because more than needed is absorbed by the skin and causes irritation.

You should wait for at least twenty minutes for your skin to fully absorb the tretinoin gel or cream before applying moisturize. You should CeraVe's Moisturizing Cream because it is non-comedogenic but super moisturizing. IIf you do have extra-sensitive skin, you could apply a layer of moisturizer both ten minutes before and after applying your retinol to reduce irritation.

You should continue wearing it. Retinol can make your skin more sensitive to UV rays and sunlight decreases the efficacy of the product, so you should use it at night and apply a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher the morning after.

You should definitely avoid using AHAs and BHAs because they can dry out your skin and cause further irritation if your skincare routine already includes retinol.

Two of the best ingredients for the skin are retinol and vitamin C. They are both known to combat wrinkles, create collagen, etc. You should consider using them at a different time of the day than when you apply your retinol product. You could use vitamin C in the morning and retinol at night.

Great, because if you are using vitamin C then you should consider using them at a different time of the day.