Skin Care
Read This Before You Use a RetinolA lot has changed in the last 20 years, but retinol is still the go-to ingredient for anti-aging skin care. Here's everything you need to know |
Get this: the secret to anti-aging was discovered more than 80 years ago. Practically every dermatologist recommends it, and you probably already have it in your medicine cabinet. Yes, we're talking about retinol.
New ingredients that promise anti-aging benefits crop up daily, but retinol (or, more accurately, retinoid — more on that later) is still the best ammunition we've got to fight the war on wrinkles.
There is new technology, of course, and products that contain retinol are more sophisticated than ever. You can smooth fine lines faster and with less irritation. But in case you're confused about the best retinol for you (and who wouldn't be? — the names and variations are mind boggling), we're breaking down the need-to-know info on the best anti-aging ingredient on the market. Plus, we're recommending retinol products — from serums to the best wrinkle creams out there.
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New ingredients that promise anti-aging benefits crop up daily, but retinol (or, more accurately, retinoid — more on that later) is still the best ammunition we've got to fight the war on wrinkles.
There is new technology, of course, and products that contain retinol are more sophisticated than ever. You can smooth fine lines faster and with less irritation. But in case you're confused about the best retinol for you (and who wouldn't be? — the names and variations are mind boggling), we're breaking down the need-to-know info on the best anti-aging ingredient on the market. Plus, we're recommending retinol products — from serums to the best wrinkle creams out there.
Image via Imaxtree
SEE NEXT PAGE: Retinol, Retinoid...What's The Diff?