How to Apply Retinol for Best Results
- Step 1: Wash your face and apply eye cream.
- Step 2: Wait a few minutes until your skin is completely dry.
- Step 3: Take a pea-size amount of your retinol and, starting at your chin, apply with your fingertips in upward and outward motions.
- Step 4: Finish with your moisturizer.
Is pea sized for retinol enough?
A pea sized amount of retinol is required at night time. A 30ml tube will last around 3-4 months, used once a night. Retinol can cause skin irritation and a damaged skin barrier is a telltale sign of incorrect use or overuse so it is important to build up your retinol tolerance slowly to help your skin to adapt.
How do you apply pea sized tretinoin?
To use the cream, gel, or lotion form of this medicine: Apply just enough medicine to very lightly cover the affected areas, and rub in gently but well. A pea-sized amount is enough to cover the whole face. You may need to use a moisturizer while you are using the lotion.
How do you apply pea size to your face?
“Instead of applying directly to your face, place a few drops into the palm of your hand, and gently press the product into your skin.” If your serum has a more solid consistency (like the one shown above), a pea-sized amount should be enough.
Do you put retinol on before or after moisturizer?
For prescription retinols, you’ll typically apply this step onto dry skin before your moisturizer—but always check with your dermatologist. You may be advised to use it after a moisturizer, which buffers the retinol and lessens risk of irritation.
Do you apply retinol all over face?
Retinol cream and serum work best all over the face. So, yes, put it on a dark spot you want to disappear or wrinkle you want to smooth, but also put it everywhere else because it can prevent future signs of aging.
Should you rub in retinol?
Never rub the skin, as this can lead to increased irritation. After you’ve applied your retinol, wait at least three to five minutes before moving on to the next step. That amount of time gives your retinol plenty of time to be thoroughly absorbed into the skin.
Should I put moisturizer on top of tretinoin?
Yes. It’s perfectly safe to use a moisturizer with tretinoin. In fact, tretinoin without moisturizer is generally not recommended. Many dermatologists advise their patients to moisturize while using it to reduce their chance of developing dry, peeling skin.
Can I apply tretinoin under eyes?
Avoid Your Eyes, Nostrils and Other Sensitive Areas
Avoid applying tretinoin directly to your lips, nostrils or areas close to your lips. When applying tretinoin under your eyes, spread it away from your eyes. Use a margin of safety so that tretinoin is never too close to your eyelid margin.
Can I leave tretinoin on overnight?
Usually tretinoin is applied at night so that it does not cause a problem with any other topical products that you might use during the day. Check with your doctor before using topical medicines with tretinoin. During the first 6 months of use, avoid overexposing the treated areas to sunlight, wind, or cold weather.
What can you not mix with retinol?
Don’t Mix: Retinol with vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, and AHA/BHA acids. AHA and BHA acids are exfoliating, which can dry out the skin and cause further irritation if your skincare routine already includes retinol. As for benzoyl peroxide and retinol, they cancel each other out.
Can you use the ordinary retinol around eyes?
Can I use The Ordinary Retinol and Buffet around my eyes together? Our retinoid products should be avoided around the eyes. You are welcome to apply “Buffet” around the eyes.
How do you use retinol for beginners?
Start Slow
To acclimate your skin to the retinol, start using it twice a week (every three days) in the evenings. If you aren’t experiencing any redness or flakiness the next day, you can bump it up to every other day—and then even every day if your skin can handle it.
Do I need to wash retinol off in the morning?
It’s light sensitive so apply it at night before retiring. Wash it off in the morning then apply your other skin care products.
Do you put retinol under eyes?
Should you use retinol under your eyes? Yes, definitely. While it is true that retinol – a form of vitamin A – is a powerful ingredient and the skin under your eyes is delicate, there’s no reason why you should miss out on the amazing benefits of retinol.
How long should I leave retinol on my face?
Retinol (leave to absorb for 10-20 minutes)
“It is important to leave a 10-20 minute wait time before applying the next product. Retinols are powerful antioxidants and it is important to allow it to fully absorb if you want to avoid your skin becoming sensitive,” says Dr Liakas.
Why do my wrinkles look worse after retinol?
First, the answer is yes, retinol can make wrinkles worse, especially when you first start using it. What is happening is a drying effect, and one can get epidermal sliding from separation from the dermis.
Which moisturizer is best after retinol?
Trying retinol? Derms say these moisturizers will minimize dryness and irritation
- La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer.
- Honest Beauty Hydrogel Cream.
- Vanicream Moisturizing Lotion.
- CeraVe Moisturizing Cream.
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel-Cream.
- Aveeno Calm and Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer.
How can you tell if retinol is working?
While prescription-strength retinoids may have an effect in a matter of weeks, it can take up to 6 months for OTC retinols to produce the same results. You may notice a difference in conditions like acne after 12 weeks, but sun damage and signs of aging can take much, much longer to improve.
How do you apply retinol to your face?
Don’t scrub your skin while using retinol products. Apply retinol in a thin layer to your entire face (be careful not to get it in your mouth, nose and eyes). You should use a dose that’s about the size of a pea. For the first couple weeks of treatment, apply retinol only every other day.
Can you put retinol on eyelids?
Yes, you can, retinol is able to work on the upper and lower eyelids and areas of skin. This is because it can penetrate the lower layers of the skin and boost collagen production. This will result in the skin around the eye will become tightened with signs of sagginess, fine lines, and wrinkles visibly reduced.