Retinol 101



Are you using the right Retinol for your skin type?

When creating custom regimens at The SKN Lab we like to make sure our prevention & anti-aging clients are on 3 basic products:
🍊Vitamin C
☀️SPF
🌶Retinol

Retinol is not one size fits all. Traditionally you get a form of Retinol prescribed from your dermatologist. But now there is new technology that really leans into the anti-aging properties of the iconic ingredient and lets you skip the doctor's office and get the power of a customized medical grade skincare product at your convenience.
 
What is retinol?

Retinol is a form of Vitamin A. It comes in many forms: Retin-A, Retinoid, Retinol, Tretinoin and more.
It is an ingredient that helps with cell turn over, unclogging pores, increases collagen production, decrease discoloration and exfoliates skin. 

All that being said, it is essential in preventing or softening fine lines, wrinkles, revealing newer, fresher skin, and can even help with acne.

When do I use it?

Because of the nature of the product it is best incorporated into your nighttime skin routine.

You should not mix your retinol’s with vitamin C.

For many Retinol products you have to slowly incorporate them into your routine and only use it a few days a week. Thanks to some new product technology, you now have the benefit to skip the tracking and get the benefit of your Retinol every night. 

What are my options?





Are you using the right retinol for your skin concern?

 



Retinol like a pro👇

Capitalize on the power of retinol by going beyond just using a cream in your night routine. @skinbetter has encapsulated their AlphaRet technology so you can double down on the benefits.

➕Boost your exfoliation with AlphaRet Peel Pads to help physically exfoliate your face 2 times a week. These pads help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, and texture. The best news, you can use them with your AlphaRet Overnight Cream.

➕Get the benefit of retinol for your under eyes. Traditional retinols are too harsh for the under eye area however EyeMax takes the power of Alpharet and formulates it to be gentle but effective under the eyes hitting the top complaints of texture, puffiness, and dark circles.

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