New to retinols? It is best to start out with a with a lower dose or more gentle formulation. Over the counter formulations generally offer percentages of retinol products, such as .25%, .5% or 1.0%. Or, some companies offer a blend of alpha and beta hydroxy acids in combination with retinols to give you your best refined skin. AlphaRet Overnight Cream by SkinBe++er Science is an award-winning Allure Best Buy that contains a powerful blend of lactic, glycolic acid and a new patented Retinoid technology. Unlike traditional retinol products, AlphaRet is very tolerable, even for the most sensitive of skins. It provides moisture to the skin along with significant exfoliation while creating little-to-no irritation. (We consider this a miracle worker!) This product is designed to use as part of your nighttime regimen; a pea-sized amount will cover your entire face. Retinols and alpha/beta hydroxy acids do increase your sun sensitivity – so daily use of an SPF of 30+ is a must. If you are new to retinols, it is best to begin slowly – start every other evening or every third evening for the first week or two and increase the frequency as tolerated. Lastly, moisturize! Your skin will thank you. A light weight noncomedogenic moisturizer will help balance your own natural sebum (oil) production and help to combat any dryness caused by the retinol.

Still have questions? We are happy to help. Stop in at either SKN BAR RX location (Shorewood or Pewaukee) and let one of our skin care professionals guide you to your perfect skin care routine.