Using Retinol to Exfoliate

Have you ever heard of using Retinol to exfoliate the skin? Or maybe you have, but you aren’t sure. Let’s go over the benefits of using this ingredient on the skin.

Retinol is used in many skin care products. This ingredient was founded in the 1970s and was used in a product called Tretinion. This product was originally used to treat acne and has since become an anti-aging ingredient.

So how do Retinols work?

Retinols exfoliate the skin, help increase skin cell production, increases collagen production and helps unclog pores.

If you want to use retinols to exfoliate, you will also benefit from the list above. First and foremost, make sure that you follow the instructions on your retinol product. If it says to use at night only, make sure you do that. Cleanse, tone and then the retinol (like a serum) would be next. I like to have my clients ease into the use of a retinol product. You may want to start twice a week, go to every other day, until your skin can tolerate an everyday use.

I’ve been SO pleased with the newest offering of retinol that I have at Essential Esthetic by Zoey. It is non irritating … and I’ve been able to start and continue using daily without having the redness and other side effects that can occur with using a retinol.

Rome wasn’t built in a day. The same goes with slowing down and even reversing the aging process. Give your skin time to adapt to new ingredients. Take pictures if you want proof that it’s working. Take note of how your skin felt before using a product and then several weeks in as this takes time and consistency to work.

As always, make sure that you consult with your Esthetician. They know your skin and where you want to go. Plus, they want more than anything for you to see amazing results!

Don’t forget to

Breathe. Let Go. Relax.

Zoey Jolley, LE