Retinol 0,5% in Squalane The Ordinary

Description

Retinol, the key ingredient in this serum, has an excellent anti-aging action, but can cause skin redness and irritation. If you want the effects of retinol without the irritation, you can try the granactive retinoid products from The Ordinary. If you've never tried retinol before, I recommend you start with The Ordinary's 0.2% retinol. This is the same minimalist formula as the 0.2 % retinol serum, but offers a 0.5 % dosage on your skin via jojoba oil and squalane. In this way, this oily concentrate enables you to gradually increase your dose of cutaneous vitamin A. As you use it, wrinkles, fine lines, acne and pigmentation spots fade more and more. A water-free, silicone-free, alcohol-free, gluten-free, vegan formula suited to epidermis already accustomed to low concentrations of retinol, but not yet ready for higher dosages like Retinol 1 %. An intermediate stage, which already offers visible results on the texture of your skin.

How do I use retinol 0.5 % in squalane?

Thanks to its low-retinol formula, this serum enables you to make a smooth transition from a low concentration of 0.2 % to a high dosage of 1 % vitamin A.

With 0.5 %, skin irritations can already appear. To avoid this, I advise you to use it only 2 or 3 times a week, accompanied by a moisturizing product.

If you've never used retinol before, prefer The Ordinary retinol 0.2 %.

Do not use on fragile skin. In the event of severe skin reactivity, discontinue use of retinol 0.5 % and consult your doctor or dermatologist.

In the evening, after cleansing your skin and applying aqueous lotions and serums, spread your 0.5 % retinol concentrate, avoiding the eye contour area. If sensations of irritation are bothersome, try applying it after your moisturizer. You can continue your beauty routine with thicker textures. Don't forget to apply broad-spectrum U.V. sun protection the next morning.

The Ordinary recommends keeping your product refrigerated.

With which products should retinol 0.5 % in squalane not be mixed?

During your retinol tolerance period, you should not use exfoliants (such as fruit acids or glycolic acid) or vitamin C, especially if your skin is sensitive. After this period of skin adaptation, you can incorporate an L-ascorbic acid treatment in the morning. However, these two active ingredients should not be used consecutively, as their pH levels reduce their respective effectiveness.

Ingredients:

Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Retinol, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Bht.