As the temperature drops, we end up spending less time outside, which means less exposure to the sun. That is why Autumn is a great time to add a Retinol to your regimen.

“But, I say Retinol and you say Retinoid – who’s right?”

Do all These ingredients starting with ‘R’ basically do the same thing?  Yes and No

 Rx brands contain retinoic acid, the magic ingredient that does the work, nonprescription alternatives need to be converted into retinoic acid by the skin.

“In off-the-shelf formulas, the ingredient called retinol is the only derivative of the vitamin A worth using, but it must be pure retinol” says Dana Sachs, an associate professor of dermatology at the Univ. of Michigan Medical School, where many retinoid-related breakthroughs came about.

 

“While they are gentler than retinoic acid, biochemically it does exactly the same thing”

Why Use Retinoic Acid?

“Research shows that in addition to sunscreens, topical retinoids are the most important treatment to combat and reverse the signs of aging, including hyperpigmentation, fine line and wrinkles, and skin roughness”

 

FEATURES & BENEFITS-SKINCEUTICALS RETINOL

High Concentration of Pure Retinol

Ensure maximum benefits such as reduced appearances of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and blemishes

Dual Protection Time Released System

Preserves optimal efficacy of highly sensitive active retinol minimizes erythema commonly associated with the use of some retinoids

Unique Delivery System

Based on skin’s natural lipid structure delivers high concentrations of retinol to the target site

Light-Weight, Moisturizing Formula

Will not clog pores and eliminates the need of additional moisturizer