When you live in a glamorous city like Dubai everyone seems to look so young and fresh. If you want to get serious about anti-aging, then you will will want to start using products that contain retinol.
So what exactly is retinol? Retinol is a form of vitamin A and it has many benefits for your skin! It encourages cell turnover, fights dark spots, blemishes, uneven skin tone, as well as crucially reducing the appearance of those fine lines and wrinkles.
I highly rate the brand The Ordinary and I’m currently using The Ordinary’s Retinol 0.5% in Squalane as it contains a highly stable formula of retinol. A bonus is that it is also silicone free and alcohol-free. I love the concept of The Ordinary -that good quality skincare shouldn’t cost the earth! It’s definitely a skincare brand that is affordable with impressive results so a win-win for everyone!
If you have never used retinol before it can cause some irritation to begin with, such as redness and peeling, that’s why I recommend building your skin’s tolerance slowly by using lower concentrations to minimise discomfort.
Start using once every other day or twice a week, in the PM and gradually build up to applying every night. If you notice any irritation, stop and try again after a few days until your skin adapts. Make sure to wear SPF during the daytime too, especially in a sunny place like Dubai, as retinol can cause your skin to become extra sensitive initially.
Here are the six different versions of retinol from The Ordinary starting from lowest strength to highest strength. As I said, always start with the lowest concentration and gradually build up to the highest over time. If you have more oily skin try the version without ‘Squalane’.
The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in squalane
The Ordinary Retinol 0.5% in squalane
The Ordinary Retinol 1% in squalane
The Ordinary Granactive retinoid 2% emulsion
The Ordinary Granactive retinoid 2% in squalane
The Ordinary Granactive retinoid 5% in squalane
Get The Ordinary in the UAE from @lookfantasticarabia @amazonae @beautybay
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