Retinol Creams

We recommend introducing retinol to your skincare regime gradually and increasing usage as skin tolerance is established. When first using the ingredient, smaller dosage amounts of 0.3% help to introduce retinol to skin. Application frequency can start at 1–2 nights per week, building from there. As tolerance grows, higher dosage formulas like Retinol 0.5 Anti-Ageing Night Cream can be implemented.

SkinCeuticals retinol creams can be implemented as part of evening skincare routines. Apply a pea-sized amount onto cleansed, dry skin, avoiding the eye area. For best results, we recommend waiting 30 minutes before applying your moisturiser. A deeply hydrating formula like Emollience Rich Hydrating Moisturiser helps to keep skin moisturised as you sleep. Always follow specific product instructions.

Retinol benefits from use alongside a gentle and hydrating moisturiser with emollient ingredients. This helps to keep skin supple and protect the skin moisture barrier throughout use. To assist skin’s absorption of retinol skincare, products should be placed in the PM part of your routine. When using retinol for skin health, place it in the following step:

1. Cleanser
2. Retinol cream
3. Nourishing PM moisturiser
4. Eye cream (optional)

Though heightened reactivity is a feature of sensitive skin, those with the skin type can still benefit from retinol skincare. Retinol products can be used in alignment with your sensitive skin routine. For this skin type, we recommend lower concentration formula like Retinol 0.3 Anti-Ageing Night Cream. SkinCeuticals retinol cream has a gentle, fragrance-free formulation. Consult with a healthcare professional if you are unsure about new products.

Oily and mild acne-prone skin types feature overactive oil glands which produce an excess of oil that can clog pores. Retinol is one of the most efficacious ingredients for these skin types because it increases skin cell turnover, thus preventing pores from getting clogged from dead skin cells. It can also minimise the appearance of pores. To support skin, implement retinol skincare for mild acne-prone concerns alongside a gentle and hydrating skincare regime.

Using retinol for skin which experiences dryness can be beneficial in a few ways. Dry skin types will often have rough textured skin alongside a dulled complexion. Retinol skincare encourages skin cell turnover, revealing younger skin which benefits from moisturiser and hydrating skincare more readily and has a softer texture.

Retinol is a highly efficacious anti-ageing skincare ingredient. By implementing it into your mature skin routine, SkinCeuticals retinol is able to address environmental stressors, encourage collagen production and speed up the skin cell renewal. These benefits help to address dark spots on skin, encourage firmness and reduce the appearance of ageing signs like fine lines and wrinkles.

Retinol skincare should be used in your evening routine as the ingredient can cause photosensitivity. When implementing different types of retinol into evening routines, follow up in the morning with daily broad spectrum SPF application. A vitamin C serum like Phloretin CF Vitamin C Serum can also be applied in the morning to help neutralise free radical damage.

Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) are used to exfoliate skin. Either water or oil soluble, ingredients like salicylic acid and glycolic acid can support a range of skin types including mild acne-prone and dry skin types. Because of their ability to exfoliate, its not recommended to use BHAs or AHAs like glycolic acid alongside retinol[A1] directly. When featured together in your skincare routine, we recommend alternating days between application.

There are numerous types of retinol products and concentrations. Both serums and creams are formulated with retinol, alongside products developed for specific concerns, like Tripeptide-R Retinol Neck Repair Cream. When introducing retinol skincare to your skin, a low dosage is recommended. Retinol 0.3 Anti-Ageing Night Cream has been formulated for those using the ingredient for the first time. This allows skin to build tolerance to retinol and helps to minimise sensitivity. As skin acclimatises, higher doses can be implemented.