'With this method, I have been able to finally integrate a prescription-strength retinoid into my routine without fear of looking like Freddy Krueger in the morning'
Photo: retailer Dousing inflamed, irritated skin in aloe vera is far from groundbreaking. We’ve all been there: You fell asleep in the sun, forgot to reapply your sunscreen, and woke with a painful, blistering sunburn across your chest.
Recently, I decided to level up from my regular, over-the-counter gentle retinol to a more intense, prescription .025 percent Tretinoin. Retinoids, particularly those that are prescription strength, have a reputation for initially causing flakiness and redness until your skin eventually builds up a tolerance. Knowing how well aloe worked on my sun-inflicted irritations, I figured it would be the perfect ingredient to incorporate into my routine to combat retinol-induced sensitivity.
According to Dr. Lucy Chen, a board-certified dermatologist based in Miami, while aloe vera’s healing properties don’t have as much scientific backing as, say, panthenol or retinoids, its anecdotal evidence, particularly around its skin-soothing and -hydrating capabilities, is plentiful. Because of aloe vera’s high moisture count and cooling propensity, Dr.
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