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Retinol? Sept 23, 2022 10:05:25 GMT

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Post by Liv on Sept 23, 2022 10:05:25 GMT

The word is that -

Retinol increases skin cell production (proliferation). It helps unclog pores. Retinol also exfoliates your skin and increases collagen production, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a fresher, plump appearance.

I've never dabbled. Any fans/users on here?

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Retinol? Sept 23, 2022 11:55:58 GMT Liv likes this

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Post by Toril on Sept 23, 2022 11:55:58 GMT

I have used it but can’t say it was an amazing product to be honest so I don’t bother now. I haven’t got many fine lines or wrinkles though so maybe that’s why I didn’t see dramatic results.

If you do use it, the most important thing to know/remember is that it should be applied at night and SPF should be used the following day.

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Retinol? Sept 23, 2022 12:05:07 GMT Liv likes this

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Sept 23, 2022 10:05:25 GMT Liv said:

The word is that -

Retinol increases skin cell production (proliferation). It helps unclog pores. Retinol also exfoliates your skin and increases collagen production, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a fresher, plump appearance.

I've never dabbled. Any fans/users on here?

I use it. I started off with the Ordinary brand which is OK and not too expensive. My DIL bought me Sunday Riley night retinol oil which is very good but too expensive to re-purchase unfortunately. It hasn't made much difference to lines/wrinkles but it brightens up my face a bit.

Liv Full Member TRAVIS FIMMEL- Australian Actor and Former Model Posts: 14,350	Retinol? Sept 23, 2022 13:40:37 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Liv on Sept 23, 2022 13:40:37 GMT Will you go back to using The Ordinary once Sunday Riley is used up @itchy ?

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Retinol? Sept 23, 2022 20:08:41 GMT

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Post by Liv on Sept 23, 2022 20:08:41 GMT

@itchy

I've been looking into it and I did think a few more people would have dipped their toe in so to speak and could advise.

I found this -

She offers a few alternatives to retinol which she listed and pointed out where they appear on the video -

Alpha care glycolic acid serum amzn.to/3FNzenP
CeraVe PM (niacinamide) amzn.to/3aG1TwH
Skinceuticals CE ferulic bit.ly/2MxwZeO
Timeless vitamin C serum amzn.to/3wWHDiT
Emepelle (MEP) bit.ly/3p7XL0E
PCA skin pigment gel (azelaic acid) bit.ly/3luccsC

0:00 Intro
0:20 Why use retinol?
1:06 Glycolic acid
2:43 Niacinamide
4:25 Vitamin C
6:03 Estrogen/MEP
10:24 Azelaic acid
12:11 Outro

Needless to say I haven't experience most of any of the above either O_o

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Retinol? Sept 24, 2022 7:50:00 GMT Liv, Toril, and 1 more like this

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Post by Berry McPaper-cuts on Sept 24, 2022 7:50:00 GMT

This is from an email I got from Reduit and echoes what Toril said about SPF.

The skin cycling trend is everywhere.
Even dermatologists seem to be excited about it!

So what is it and why is everybody so into it?
The four-part nightly skincare routine simply
alternates between two nights of using active ingredients
And one or two nights of letting the skin rest.

Night 1: Exfoliation night treatment
Night 2: Retinol night treatment
Nighs 3 & 4: Recovery & Rest

Should you try it?

Every person’s skin is different, so your best bet is to
consult your dermatologist, especially if your skin is sensitive.

But if you are going to try it, do it with BOOST,
to ensure even better results, in less time.
For example, one of the recommended
Night 1 post-exfoliation products is
Tatcha the Dewy Skin Cream, whose hydration effect is
up to 50% better** when used with BOOST,

As for the Retinol Night 2, try
La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Pure Retinol Serum
or The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane.

To find out more about skin cycling,
read our latest BLOG POST

And don’t forget to listen to your skin,
protect it with SPF, and always - keep it well hydrated.

And there in a wood a piggywig stood...

Liv Full Member TRAVIS FIMMEL- Australian Actor and Former Model Posts: 14,350	Retinol? Sept 24, 2022 8:40:58 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Liv on Sept 24, 2022 8:40:58 GMT I'd have to put a calendar on the bathroom wall & make notes so I would know what to use at night I've been keeping it simple -double cleanse, moisturise at night. Plain water or micellar water AM
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Berry McPaper-cuts Full Member Posts: 26,598 Mood: FP Swim	Retinol? Sept 24, 2022 9:21:23 GMT Liv likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Berry McPaper-cuts on Sept 24, 2022 9:21:23 GMT I’ll be sticking to tried and tested too Liv.
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Liv Full Member TRAVIS FIMMEL- Australian Actor and Former Model Posts: 14,350	Retinol? Sept 24, 2022 9:40:06 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Liv on Sept 24, 2022 9:40:06 GMT

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Retinol? Mar 9, 2023 14:48:34 GMT Yorko, Berry McPaper-cuts, and 2 more like this

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Post by Liv on Mar 9, 2023 14:48:34 GMT

I took the plunge.
Daughters messaged me while on holiday in Sri Lanka that they were going to purchase Retinol (cheap as chips in the pharmacy) and did I want some. Retin-A comes in a variety of strengths such as 0.25% (the lowest), 0.5% and 1.0 % (the strongest). They came back with Tretin-A 0.025 cream
I did my research and slowly eased into using it. Severn weeks later I can see a very obvious improvement in skin texture. Smooth as glass. It takes months before fine lines and wrinkles show results so I'll keep slapping it on.

Toril Full Member Posts: 16,517 Mood: Iguana	Retinol? Mar 9, 2023 16:39:16 GMT Yorko likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Toril on Mar 9, 2023 16:39:16 GMT Liv , Good to hear that you can see an improvement, but don’t forget the SPF as well. 😉 Even in dull weather you should use it, especially after using retinol.
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Retinol? Mar 9, 2023 19:57:57 GMT Toril likes this

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Post by Liv on Mar 9, 2023 19:57:57 GMT

Yes, it's an absolute MUST Toril

My nighttime routine is basic as the advice is to keep it simple, but it has spread over a longer period so I keep products in my desk drawer downstairs.
Skin must be dry so after washing my face (once) I wait 20=30 minutes as recommended before applying a pea sized amount of Tretin-A. I wait another 20-30 minutes before using moisturiser.
That's it.
In the morning I rinse my face with warm water. I don't know how that will work out in the summer months mind.
SPF & I'm good to go.

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