How to use Retinol in the Summer

You can and should use retinol in the summer! We have a few tips to get the most out of it during the warm weather.

Tip One:  Start low and go slow. If you are new to retinoids begin using it every 2 to 3 days or try mixing it with your moisturizer. Gradually increase frequency to every other night as your skin adjusts.

Tip Two: Cleanse your skin in the morning to remove any leftover retinol residue from the night before. Vitamin A in all forms can make skin more sensitive to the sun.

Tip Three: Always, always, always wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Daily use can help prevent premature signs of aging.

Tip Four: Only buy a retinoid product if it is packaged in an opaque pump container that minimizes exposure to light and air. All forms of vitamin A eventually break down and oxidize when exposed to light and air.

Our AlumierMD Retinol Resurfacing Serum is formulated with a redness-relieving peptide called Tetrapeptide-14 and is combined with antioxidant properties of tea and the calming qualities of honey and boswellia serrata to soothe irritation redness and puffiness.

Pick up yours at The Touch-Up Clinic!