Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Retinols For Beginners #shorts

1 Jan 2024 · 0 min

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A board-certified dermatologist warns beginners about using retinol incorrectly—specifically advising against applying it around the mouth (the "kiss of death") because it causes irritation, flaking, and potential longer-term problems. Emphasizes prioritizing long-term skin health over short-term visible results.

Board certified dermatologist. If you're new to retinols and you're trying to get them in your routine, do not do what she did, which is apply it around your mouth area. I call this area the kiss of death because your skin will get irritated and fall off. And although she had, quote unquote, instant results because her skin literally flaked off, it might cause more irritation in the long run. And what you're looking for is not short term gain, but a long term win.