The Retinol .5%

Derived from Vitamin A, Retinol helps build collagen and increase skin cell turnover, which decreases exponentially as we age. Long term use of retinol is one of the keys to truly great quality skin.

Active ingredients:

• Patented Retinoid complex
• Vitamins C & E to maximize the effectiveness of Retinol’s anti-aging benefits

Doesn’t retinol cause skin irritation and purging?

Retinol promotes cell turnover, which means that it brings new cells to the surface but in the process, it can also bring oil and debris that was trapped deeper underneath.

Start low and slow when introducing retinol into your routine. We recommend a low-concentration formula once or twice a week so that skin can acclimate. With time you can ramp things up to more frequent application. Another trick is to “sandwich” retinol between a moisturizer i.e. apply a moisturizer first, then your retinol then moisturizer again to temper the effect.