A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Retinol for First-Time Users

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A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Retinol for First-Time Users

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Women applying the retinol serum

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Retinol is the one of the best ingredient for glowing, smooth and young looking skin.

But if it is a starting you must start with the slower steps and choose the right product. This Guide will help you to find the best retinol serum for beginners for Indian.
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Highlights

•Best for the dry skins: Fox tale retinol night serum

•Always use sunscreen during the day

•Start with 1 or 2 times a week and increase slowly

What is retinol?

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Retinol serum ( Image credit : Freepik )

Retinol is a form of vitamin A that helps to growth of the new skin cells , cleaning the pores and boosting collagen which makes the skin compact and smooth.

It reduces wrinkles, dark spots, fine line, and make your skin brighter and healthier, sometimes it may cause some peeling or redness as your skin get used to it.

What to look in a retinol serum?

When you are new to this just look for these features

1.Low strength (0.1%-0.3%)- gentle and safe for beginners

2.Hydration formula – check the ingredients like hyaluronic acid or niacin amide

3.Avoid fragrance – check the serum which is without the fragrance to avoid irritation

How to use retinol (step by step)

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Women applying retinol serum Step by step ( Image credit : Freepik )

Step 1- wash your face and pat it dry, it should be used only at night

Step2- apply a small amount of retinol serum, and avoid eyes and lips

Step3- wait for a few minutes to let it absorbs on your skin

Step4- apply the moisturizer for not to prevent the dryness and redness

Step5- use 1-2 times a week in starting, increase slowly if your skin feels fine

Step6- apply the sunscreen in the morning, this serum makes skin more sensitive to sunlight

Common side effects

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Can be some side effects of retinol serum ( Image credit : Freepik )

When the beginner Start using retinol serum they may see some dryness, peeling and small break outs ( this is normal and temporary)

To reduce irritation

•Apply moisturizer before and after retinol

•Do not mix retinol with any acid or vitamin c

•If your skin feels dry you can skip it

•Always wear sunscreen

If your skin burns peeling badly you may see to the dermatologist

Extra tips for Indian skin

•Start slowly like once in a week and then increase to two or three times

•Always wear sunscreen during the day

•Must use the moisturizer every night

•Have Patience

Final words

Starting using retinol is simple of you go slowly and protect your skin

Choose smaller amount of serum and use it once or twice a week and must apply moisturizer and never skip sunscreen

After a fees weeks your skin will look smoother, brighter and healthier

Frequently asked questions(FAQs)




  • It is best to start with low concentration 0.1-0.3% and has to use slowly, twice in a week.
  • 2.What should I avoid when using a retinol?

    When using retinol, avoid combining it acids or vitamin C and avoid the sunlight and don’t use
  • 3.How should beginner start retinol?

    Beginner can start once in a week and continue to twice and should apply the moisturizer at night and sunscreen in the morning to avoid conscious