The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane 30ml

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Retinoids ( retinol is a type of retinoid) are a form of vitamin A and a favorite active ingredient for anti-aging skin care products. Granactive retinoid has all the benefits of Retinol and Retinoids– it does the same thing: speed up cell turnover to help with acne, aging, scarring, etc. But Granactive Retinoid does have a few more benefits that make it the superior retinoid.

Although retinol started off as an anti-acne treatment, it’s now one of the most popular and effective anti-aging ingredients in the skincare industry. Retinol has the ability to stimulate collagen synthesis and protect against the damaging effects of UV rays. This helps to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and keeps your skin smooth and useful. This retinol serum also contains other skin moisturizing and soothing ingredients to minimize irritations, ingredients such as; Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato Fruit Extract) and Simmondsia Chinensis Extract (Jojoba Seed Oil). Acne –Prescription retinoids like Retin-A are FDA approved to treat acne. All retinoids can help treat and prevent acne by speeding up cell turnover and unclogging pores. The Ordinary Tip: Start with Retinol 0.2% in Squalane and slowly work your way up to Retinol 0.5% in Squalane and Retinol 1% in Squalane. That said, if you are prone to sensitivity, you may prefer to use newer retinoid technologies, such as those found in our Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion.The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane has an oily texture just like squalane, consider it an oil-based serum. Texture is light-weight, but a bit greasy (especially when you apply too much). If you have dry skin and are looking for a gentle starter retinoid that offers minimal irritation but provides the moisturizing benefits of squalane (see more below), Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane might be worth a try. Here are some example The Ordinary retinol routines for your nighttime skincare routine that take your skin type into consideration. Ultimately, both granactive retinoid and retinol can be effective for improving the appearance of skin. However, granactive retinoid may be a better option for those with sensitive skin or for those who are looking for a more potent product. Triglyceride, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato Fruit Extract): Incredible for its skin soothing potentials which will help calm the skin of redness and dryness thereby minimizing or possibly preventing the irritation effect of retinol.

Whichever retinoid you choose, it should be applied at night only since sunlight breaks down the active ingredient in retinol. Retinol needs to be converted to retinaldehyde and then retinoic acid before our skin can use it, so this retinoid is not as strong as retinaldehyde.Efficacy– Granactive retinoids have the same efficacy as stronger forms of retinoids. In fact, it’s been shown that granactive retinoid has about the same efficacy as retinol

If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between granactive retinoid and retinol, you’re not alone. They sound basically like the same thing! Both are forms of vitamin A, and both are commonly used in skincare products.

How to build a skin regimen

After easily moving from The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane to The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in Squalane, I didn’t think too much about how my skin would react to this 1% concentration. Since The Ordinary’s niacinamide is water-based, it can be applied before your The Ordinary retinol/retinoid serum. Can You Use The Ordinary Retinol With Glycolic Acid? Note: As I mentioned above, I used this procedure just to get a precise review on The Ordinary 1% Retinol in Squalane. However in my regular skincare routine, I cleanse and pat my face with a clean towel (not towelling-off completely) while my skin is damp or moist I apply my hyaluronic acid serum then apply niacinamide serumthen follow up with retinol serum and finally apply my moisturizer. Q: How often do you use The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane on your skin? NOTE: Since retinol and retinoids can make your skin sensitive to the sun, be sure to wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher when using retinol and other retinoids and for 7 days after.