Darnell Cox Instagram – Which Retinoid is right for YOUR skin❓
Watch this IG LIVE SHOW as I walk you through all of the different retinoids and help you decide which retinoid is best for YOU!😇
Under the broad umbrella of RETINOIDS, the journey begins:
🔄 Retinoid gets converted to ➡️ RETINOL ➡️ RETINALDEHYDE (Retinal) ➡️ RETINOIC ACID (TRETINOIN)
And don’t forget about THIRD GENERATION RETINOIDS like ADAPALENE & TRAZEROTENE!
➡️What do they do?🤔
✨Treat ALL signs of aging skin. It’s the #1 active ingredient in all anti-aging/photo-aging for skincare.
➡️Why do you need a starter retinoid?
✨Because of irritation! 🤯 It takes time for your skin to adjust, so easing into it using a retinoid is recommended.😌
➡️Have Dry Skin?
Try Retinols in moisturizing formulas like:
✨Olay Retinol24 Peptide
✨Roc Retinol Correxion Max Hydration Cream
✨The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane
➡️Have Acne?
Retinoids were made for it!
Most effective for acne: Adapalene!
🌟 Differin Gel
🌟 La Roche-Posay
➡️Best Overall Retinols? Tretinoin!👏🏼
✨Prescription strength Retinoid – .025%, .05%, 1.0%
✨Altreno (prescription, but formulated with complimentary ingredients that ease irritation).
✨Apostrophe.com
✨Tazarotene: Most irritating! Strongest impact!
➡️Best All-Around Retinols?
💫 Paula’s Choice 1% retinol
💫 Differin Gel (Adapalene) MY FAV🥰
💫 Prescription Tretinoin
➡️Best Body Retinols?
✨Versed Retinol Body Lotion
✨Paul’s Choice Body Retinol
✨Add your Tretinoin to your body cream!
TIPS TO START A RETINOID:👇
‼️Side effects? Flaking, redness, peeling, and irritation
➡️Start small, then go big!
➡️Choose the right retinoid! Retinol is less irritating.
➡️Pea-sized amount, small dots, and spread evenly.
➡️Gradually increase frequency.
➡️Peak irritation at 2-3 weeks, then dissipates.
➡️Use a barrier like Aquaphor or try a retinoid sandwich! ( moisturizer retinoid moisturizer )
🚫AVOID using a retinoid IF pregnant or breastfeeding! 🚫
‼️Have Rosacea? Consult a dermatologist or start super small.
👉DM me “Retinoid” to get my FREE retinoid guidebook! 🥰
#LookYoungerLonger #Over50Skincare #Over50Skin #retinoids | Posted on 14/Jan/2024 01:39:36
