Retinol Alart!!! | Skin Concern

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visuallynotshy

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Retinol Alart!!!

I'm 21 now..should I start using retinol now?
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syahnidaareo

Dry/Sensitive

If you think your skin needs it, use it immediately. The sooner the better. I suggest, do it slowly to introduce to the skin. so that the skin is not shocked. For example, initial use starts with 3 times a week to see how your skin reacts. If, you are sure your skin is ready, the intensity of its use is increased to 2 times a week. and so on, until your skin is ready to use retinol every day. Don't forget to wear sunscreen every day. And pay attention to the use of other active ingredients.
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visuallynotshy user profile picture

visuallynotshy

Oily/Sensitive

yeah.. I was also thinking the same.. thanks for your suggestion
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nattyskinfan

Oily/Sensitive

What are the skin concerns you want to treat? I’ve used retinol in my early twenties as a mild way to help prevent acne (as well as preventing aging) but I know it’s not for everyone. Happy to offer different actives suggestions for what results you’re looking for though 😊
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nattyskinfan

Oily/Sensitive

I’d recommend Hyaluronic acid (for hydration and plumping) and vitamin C (for brightening, lightening dark spots) in the morning, then a salicylic acid cleanser (cleanses deeper into the pores to prevent breakouts) and niacinamide (for regulating oil production, calming breakouts) at night, and using AHA + BHA 2 nights a week to exfoliate and prevent breakouts. I tagged some product suggestions (including my favorite moisturizer, just in case 😜), but I’m sure others have ideas too! Good luck 💕
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MiftahRachma user profile picture

MiftahRachma

Oily/Sensitive

I think this too young, 21 be better if you preparing strength skin barrier. but if you want retinol use low % and start slowly, started with toner and than serums
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visuallynotshy user profile picture

visuallynotshy

Oily/Sensitive

yes..i was thinking about using 0.25%
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Tapaswini user profile picture

Tapaswini

Dry/Sensitive

after 25 is ideal
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Loriehernando

Oily/Resilient

Thanks for this info sis
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Missislaughter user profile picture

Missislaughter

Dry/Resilient

of course! but only once or twice a day!
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visuallynotshy user profile picture

visuallynotshy

Oily/Sensitive

yeah only at night
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