The Ordinary Retinol 1% in Squalane Review
So ever since the folliculitis fiasco I have been paying special attention to my skin. I have added ingredients like niacianamide, arbutin and ferulic acid to deal with the aftermath. Retinol is the latest addition to my regime. Now before I proceed with the review there are a bunch of things you need to consider when jumping on the retinol bandwagon. 1. Retinols (Vitamin A and its derivatives) are contraindicated for pregnant women 2. Sunscreen is a must, when you are using oral or topical retinols 3. Always Start with low dose retinol and build up the concentration 4. Retinols can cause purging which can temporarily flare up acne and make the skin look worse 5. With continuous use retinols can reverse signs of skin ageing to some extend 6. Retinols make skin super dry and flaky so you need to up your moisturiser game. Okay now that I have listed all the important points let's move onto the review. Ingredients: Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia ...