Retinol Myths Part 1 #shorts

Three myths about retinol from a board certified dermatologist. Number one Retinol and vitamin C cannot be combined. This one needs to die. Retinol and vitamin C, when working together, are extremely synergistic in not only helping even out your skin tone, but also boosting your collagen and helping to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The issue lies with ascorbic acid, the active form of vitamin C, which can be irritating in its own right. When combined with an irritating ingredient like a, retinol can be a double whammy for your face. If you're sensitive skin, I would instead opt for a ester form of vitamin C like tetrahexyl desyl ascorbate, the form of vitamin C that I much prefer and recommend for patients with sensitive skin. Number two Retinols exfoliate your skin. No they don't. Retinols work at a much deeper cellular level compared to exfoliating acids like alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids.