Retinol comes with a multitude of benefits, but it also leaves the skin vulnerable to purging and sun damage while you acclimate — so, is self-isolation the perfect time to start one?
Photo: Courtesy of the vendors If you’ve never heard of retinol, let me give you a quick rundown: it is a topical treatment that can help stimulate cell turnover, pushing healthier looking, smoother, and more radiant skin to the surface. Retinoids are some of the most well-researched and revered ingredients in the cosmetic industry, due to the fact that they can combat a wide range of hard-to-treat issues, from dark spots, to wrinkles, to texture, to acne.
Ever-cautious when it comes to my skin, I reached out to Dr. Shereen Idriss, a celebrity dermatologist based in Manhattan, who confirmed what I suspected: since we’re all stuck indoors most of the day, with minimal sun exposure, and zoom filters at our disposal, this is an unusually optimal time to give retinoids a go.
For my first foray with retinoids, I went with one from First Aid Beauty which I picked after reading dozens and dozens of reviews on Dermstore — a ton of sensitive-skinned commenters swore that this 0.25% retinol didn’t cause dramatic peeling or redness. In a few weeks, people swore that any post inflammatory hyperpigmentation had faded away and their skin looked startlingly luminous and radiant.
$67 at Dermstore Buy First Aid Beauty Skin Lab Retinol Serum 0.25% Pure Concentrate $58 $58 This is the retinol I’ve been using. It has a fairly low level retinol and contains hyaluronic acid and aloe vera to help moisturize and soothe my skin simultaneously.
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