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Retinol vs. Tretinoin: Which One is Right for Your Skin?

Kim Gallo Esthetics

If you're like most people, you have probably heard of retinol and tretinoin but aren't sure which one is right for your skin. Retinol and tretinoin are both vitamin A derivatives that are used to improve the appearance of the skin, but they work in different ways and provide different benefits.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

When the moisture barrier becomes damaged (such as from over-exfoliation, retinol, and the use of harsh products), small, invisible cracks appear. Shea butter, jojoba oil and squalene have components similar to the structure of human sebum, making them a natural fit to protect your skin’s barrier.

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5 Ingredients That Will Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

Renee Rouleau

When the moisture barrier becomes damaged (such as from over-exfoliation, retinol, and the use of harsh products), small, invisible cracks appear. Begin by avoiding harsh products that can cause further damage, such as strong exfoliants or high concentrations of active ingredients like retinol.

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Which Oil Or Serum Is Best For Your Skin?

Eminence Organics

Your genes determine the amount of oil secreted by your sebaceous glands, the size of your pores and the texture of your skin. Normal Skin Normal skin can best be described as “well-balanced”: It has even sebum production and moisture content. Dry Skin Dry skin produces less sebum than normal skin.

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Niacinamide 101: Why This Ingredient Is an All-Star

The Glow Edit

Niacinamide does it all: It helps support the production of proteins in skin, strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier , improves skin tone and texture, calms inflammation, minimizes the appearance of pores, and even controls oil production. Better yet? Let’s take a closer look at how it pulls all that off.

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Your Complete Guide to Retinoid Use this Winter

First Derm

Or are you thinking of adding an anti-aging, retinol-containing product to your routine? Maybe you’ve already been using retinol, but your skin isn’t taking it too well? If any of the above scenarios describe your present situation, then this retinol guide is for you, dear reader. Do not mix up too many actives all at once.

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Your guide to oily skin

Jeanne Brophy

Open pores particularly on your tzone? This acidic cover is made of a number of lovely things (oil/sebum being one of them). PM Cream / Milk cleanser Liz Earle hot cloth cleanser Seavite Cleansing milk €25 Night time cream or oil containing Vitamin A / Retinol. Do you have any of the following (even in smaller amounts)?