I tried the SkinCeuticals Pure Retinol Line and the results are really impressive.

retinol highly regarded by dermatologists and skincare experts for its anti aging benefits - what exactly? Found in a range of skin care products, including night creams, serums and acne treatments, retinol is a vitamin A derivative clinically proven to visibly reduce the signs of skin aging, improve uneven skin tone and enhance the appearance of the skin. Because it is such a powerful ingredient, it is recommended to start with lower concentration products (eg 0.3%). build up your tolerance slowly to let your skin get used to the ingredient. 

SkinCeuticals has developed a comprehensive retinol line that will prepare you to increase the concentration of the ingredient from 0.3 to 0.5 and finally to 1.0. All Pure Retinol SkinCeuticals products are designed to counteract the effects of photo- and natural aging. While 1% is the highest potency that SkinCeuticals produces, the highest concentration currently available in the United States without a prescription is 2%.

Even though I was a veteran retinol user, I decided to give it a try. SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 before moving on to SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 to give my skin time to get used to such a powerful product. I was particularly pleased to end up moving up to a higher concentration after reading numerous clinical studies showing that retinol can have an anti-aging effect on the skin by smoothing the surface, counteracting the visible signs of collagen loss due to UV exposure, and improving skin clarity. . and tone. 

Every evening, I applied a pea-sized amount of SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5 to freshly cleansed skin, avoiding the eye area. The package said to wait before applying other skin care products until this night cream was completely absorbed, so I waited about 10 minutes before completing the procedure.

I repeated my evening retinol ritual for about six months and have since noticed that the appearance of my dark spots has been significantly reduced, plus my skin has been radiant. I recently switched to SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 and am very happy that my skin didn't have a negative reaction due to the higher concentration. The formula feels light on my skin, dries quickly and doesn't have a strong scent. After just one month of using the more powerful concentration, my skin is smoother. I am so happy with the results I have seen so far and can't wait to see how my skin will look with continued use.