Just adding this for anyone that didn’t know about waxing when using retinol
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Can anyone recommend a good retinal? Currently using the ordinary 1% in squalene but it’s a retinol and I want to move up a step closer to retinoic acid without needing to see a dermatologist for tretinoin ect. I’m awear that retinaldehyde (retinal) is the next step.
A313 is excellent. You can get it from Amazon in the UK. I used it before I stepped up to Medik8 cristal retinal. Recommend both of these products, but for the money the A313 is a lot more cost effective.
Dr Idriss has a few suggestions which might help - one by Avene and another by Glytone. I really rate her advice/sensible approach to ingredients.
I am currently using A313, which has retinol esters, based on her videos/advice and loving it.
I’m so glad you’ve found a routine that’s working for you. There’s quite a lot of steps in there, but if you’ve noticed a difference in your skin that’s fantastic! I tend to agree that it will be the retinol that will be smoothing and refining your skin, but the moisture will be helping tooWell, thanks to recommendations on this thread (from @under the ivy and @Shineyshine), I've added some additions to my almost non-existent skin care regime. I was pretty good until lockdown but the serums and actives seem to have appeared from nowhere so I was well behind the curve on what I needed to be using.
My routine for the last 3 weeks has been:
AM
Liz Earle or Superdrug hot cloth cleanser
Superdrug Vit c serum
(NIOD Fractionated eye contour concentrate and Strivectin peptight tightening eye serum - these two are new and I saw them recommended for under eye hollows, I got them as a complete experiment)
Body Shop drops of youth
Neutrogena Hydro Boost moisturiser
Ambre Solaire super UV spf
PM
Micellar water
Liz Earle or Superdrug hot cloth cleanser
NIOD Fractionated eye contour concentrate and Strivectin peptight tightening eye serum
La Roche Posay 0.3% retinol and B3.
Body Shop drops of youth
Neutrogena Hydro Boost moisturiser
I am not 100% sure I am doing it all right by any means but my skin looks noticeably smoother and more refined. Of course, the issue I now have is not knowing what products are working and what are not as I started so much at the same time but I suspect it's the retinol tbh.
Thanks! the two eye products are complete gambles. I'm in a beauty fb group and saw a couple of before and after pics and they looked amazing for people contemplating tear trough fillers. They're not MLM products so I gave it a go.I’m so glad you’ve found a routine that’s working for you. There’s quite a lot of steps in there, but if you’ve noticed a difference in your skin that’s fantastic! I tend to agree that it will be the retinol that will be smoothing and refining your skin, but the moisture will be helping too
Make sure and apply spf on your hands every day if you do thisThanks! the two eye products are complete gambles. I'm in a beauty fb group and saw a couple of before and after pics and they looked amazing for people contemplating tear trough fillers. They're not MLM products so I gave it a go.
I'm thinking of starting to use retinol on the backs of my hands - I guess that would be OK wouldn't it?
Glad it's been making a difference!After stopping the pill my skin was awful, so I took to google..!
I now double cleanse morning and night. 1. Body Shop Camomile cleansing balm, 2. Neutrogena hydro boost
HA in the morning, followed by niacinamide and a vit c serum.
Glycolic acid followed by a retinol in the evening. I think this has made the most difference.
Twice a week I use lactic acid and that's it!
I've been doing this to try and sort out the hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. I've definitely noticed a difference!
oh yes, didn't think about that! thanksMake sure and apply spf on your hands every day if you do this
Glad it's been making a difference!
Can I ask, do you do the glycolic + retinol five nights a week (except on the two lactic acid nights)? Not at all an expert but I would be careful to avoid over-exfoliating.
Though this blog seems to think you're okay this derm interviewed in an article advises against it and recommends alternating them. So I guess maybe just something to consider if your skin starts to feel irritated, otherwise don't change anything?
(I have in the past had a irritated skin barrier from over-exfoliation and it is no fun )
Absolutely! But, as another poster advised, don’t forget your spf! You might find you go through more hand cream as well, as the retinol may dry your skin out.Thanks! the two eye products are complete gambles. I'm in a beauty fb group and saw a couple of before and after pics and they looked amazing for people contemplating tear trough fillers. They're not MLM products so I gave it a go.
I'm thinking of starting to use retinol on the backs of my hands - I guess that would be OK wouldn't it?