I am currently trying other products out from The Ordinary, I will begin to talk about their Retinal products, the brand offers 6 types of Retinal serums/creams. They are divided by strengths, depends on whether you’re new retinoid user, that’s great for people who want to add retinoids to their skincare routine with minimal side effects.
What’s retinol & how does it work?
Retinol is a type of retinoid. It is usually used to treat acne, help with preventing wrinkles, & skin damage. What it does is that it helps with increasing new skin cell production which prevents pores from clogging (acne), it exfoliates the skin & increases collagen production (wrinkles & fine lines).
How to use it?
The first step is always a cleanser. Then the retinal can be the 2nd step since it's a treatment & it’s to be applied in the evening only because sunlight can deactivate its beneficial effects. Usually it is recommended to use a small amount of the product on face & neck with avoiding the eye contour.
When you start using retinol the skin becomes dry & this is why you have to make sure that you’re applying a fair amount of moisturizer. In addition, the skin becomes more sensitive to sunlight, so a good amount of sunscreen must be used during the day.