How to use a retinoid product

Retinoids are the #1 dermatologist-recommended ingredient for aging skin because they speed up skin cell turnover and stimulate collagen. If you experience any redness at first, the retinyl palmitate* is working, but your skin’s response shows that you just need to cut down frequency to let your skin acclimate.

For first use:
—Apply a small amount in a thin layer. (1 pump of Wrinkle Recovery Serum. Dime-size amount of Neck Restoring Cream)
—Wait a few days to evaluate your skin’s response.
—If you have no visible reaction, repeat application.

If your skin experiences redness:
—Use only 1 time per week for a week.
—Use 2 times per week for 2 weeks.
—Use 3 times per week for 3 weeks.
—Increase to daily usage over time.

Any continued redness or dryness is an indication to use smaller amounts or lower frequency as your skin gets used to this beneficial anti-aging ingredient.

Important notes:
—As retinoids make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, only use these products at nighttime. Wear sunscreen (recommended SPF 50) whether you use a retinoid or not.
—Retinoids have a sloughing effect. Use the Face Smoothing Exfoliator to remove dead skin cells and take advantage of its soothing effect.

*Retinyl palmitate is a key ingredient in the Wrinkle Recovery Serum and Neck Restoring Cream