Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Tips for Retinol Beginners #shorts

12 Jul 2023 · 1 min

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Short YouTube video by board-certified dermatologist Shereene Idriss offering beginner retinol tips: start low and slow, use a pea-sized amount for the face, avoid the mouth area, apply at night, use moisturizer/serums as a buffer if sensitive or apply to dry skin first if not, and prioritize consistency over intensity when increasing strength/frequency.

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Three things you need to know before you start retinol. I am a board certified dermatologist. Start low and slow. Retinol was originally created for people with acne if you have blackheads and whiteheads but it is one of the most powerful ingredients that we have for anti aging benefits to help with fine lines and wrinkles. But all you really need is just a pea sized amount for your whole face. Avoid the mouth area because that it always gets irritated and make sure you apply at night. If you're sensitive. You can always use the retinol after your serums and your moisturizer so you create your own natural buffer system with your own skin care. If however your skin is not sensitive, apply it to dry skin first before any serum or moisturizer in your nighttime routine and last consistency over intensity. I would much rather you guys stick to a lower percentage of retinol and work your way up to using that every night of the week versus going wrong and strong with a really strong percentage of of retinol that's going to blow your face up in the process.