Step three: Apply your retinol onto the face using a pea-sized amount and working it into the skin in circular motions.
How long does it take for skin to adjust to retinol?
I have mentioned the basic skin rule in previous blog posts, but it is something that needs to be considered when applying your skincare routine. To reap the rewards of the active ingredients found in various formulations you should apply your products from the thinnest to thickest consistency. This stops any physical barriers forming on the skin and prevents the active ingredients from penetrating into the different skin layers.
What is retinol uglies?
Retinol uglies is the name given to the common side effects that occur when you first introduce retinol into your skincare routine. These can be a variety, from redness, flaking, rashes, itchy and flaking patches of skin. Every user of retinol experiences a certain degree of these side effects, and they generally only last a maximum of three to four weeks.
There you have a little more information about how to make your skin better whilst waiting for retinol to work. If you have any more skincare questions, come and follow us on Instagram, you can find me in the direct messages!
