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Let’s be honest, building a skincare regimen can be intimidating. From the valid financial concerns to which ingredients should and shouldn’t be mixed, not to mention the entire concept of 10-step routines, there’s a whole world of information out there that’s just waiting to be absorbed as rapidly as hyaluronic-acid-rich face cream applied to desert-dry skin. At the very top of that list? Retinol, and the many questions about the tempting ingredient.
So, what is retinol and what does it do? Retinol is a vitamin A derivative. It’s used to address a wide range of skin concerns , from fine lines and wrinkles to dark spots and acne. “Retin-A is a much stronger and more powerful alternative for treating severe acne and scarring,” agrees Dr. Murad. However, he says that regular use of a topical treatment that contains retinol will still result in improvements in acne and scarring due to the exfoliation and removal of dead skin.
Is there a “right age” to start using it? Since it’s a more intense ingredient and can also be on the pricier side, feel free to hold off on incorporating retinoids into your routine until your mid- to late-20s, which is when the first signs of aging show up on skin. “However, if you have acne, you may be prescribed a retinoid as early as your teenage years,” says Dr. Murad.
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