You can manage these side effects, and make the most of pro-aging skin care products, by doing the following:

It’s in the Advanced Clinicals Vitamin C Brightening Serum, Vitamin C + Ferulic Acid Facial Mist, and Vitamin C Brightening Face and Body Cream. Kim J, et al. (2019). Association of vitamin a intake with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma risk in the United States. Key ingredients: Glycolic acid (breaks down and smooths KP bumps); shea butter and grapeseed oil (moisturize); green tea extract (soothes) Vitamin C also helps fade dark spots, evens out skin tone, and increases radiance. As if that wasn’t enough, research suggests that when vitamin C is applied to the skin, it significantly reverses aging-related structural changes by influencing collagen and elastin synthesis. Retinol has multiple benefits, including improvement in the visible signs of skin aging,” Katta says. “ Research studies have shown that it can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin roughness and dark spots.”Since this moisturizer is so thin, a little bit of product goes a long way. I found that this retinol cream took an unusual amount of time to rub into the skin. How often to use: Every night (or day, if you can handle the shine) at the end of your skincare routine How often to use: One night a week, slowly building up to every other night (and don't use on the same night as any other active product, including scrubs or acids)

There are a few different ways to determine your skin type. To monitor how your skin performs during the day (whether it feels oily, looks shiny, flakes or feels tight, itchy, or irritated), do a wash test with a mild cleanser and see how your skin feels after 30 minutes. Or you can visit a dermatologist for an examination and consultation. Retinol is perhaps the most effective ingredient that dermatologists have to treat aging skin. "Retinol helps stimulate collagen to strengthen the foundation of the skin," explains Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, director of clinical and cosmetic research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, and medical advisor for JORI Skincare. "This means improved texture, more even tone, and fewer lines and wrinkles. It is commonly used in face care products, but is more recently being incorporated into body care." It’s important to note that retinol can make your skin more sensitive to sun exposure. You may burn more easily, which can lead to more skin damage. Additionally, it’s often not recommended to use retinol with certain other skin care products, such as acne treatments that contain prescription-strength retinoids like tretinoin. Adding retinol to this regimen will lead to excessive and unnecessary irritation.

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Just note that this soap (and sulfur in general) is strong and can be pretty drying. So once or twice a week, gently rub it over your wet skin (body KP only!), wait five seconds, then rinse off.

In addition to doing your research on the retinol creams out there, keep your budget in mind. You likely won’t want a product that will break the bank, especially if you’re unsure how your skin will respond to it.Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety, et al. (2017). Opinion of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) — final version of the opinion on vitamin A (retinol, retinyl acetate and retinyl palmitate) in cosmetic products. Because retinol can be irritating for certain skin types, it’s best to consult a dermatologist about whether it’s the right treatment for you. You can also speak with them about what strength to start with and how often you should apply it prior to purchasing any retinol products. PDL “targets and constricts red vessels in the skin,” says dermatologist Mary Thomas, MD. Unlike IPL, PDL is an actual laser that emits a concentrated wavelength of light to treat hyperpigmentation and flushing by heating up and destroying blood vessels to neutralize redness, and studies have shown PDL to be effective for treating KP on the face, as well as the body. Note: You can try to use this one on your facial KP as well, but just know that the formula was too strong for my hypersensitive face!)

This body scrub from Skinfix has two powerhouse acids: 7 percent glycolic acid and 6 percent lactic acid to help break down KP bumps while buffing away the surface layer of your skin. This one is super-popular among my friend group for smoothing bumps (especially butt bumps), but I found it a bit too strong for my ultra-sensitive and allergic skin . So how do you figure out which of these 10 products is best for you? It'll be a game trial-and-error, because every skin type is different. Still, here's my own personal treatment plan as of right now in 2023 (with additional product options I've loved and used): For the keratosis pilaris on my face: You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below. I almost felt like this made my skin look older because of the way it dehydrated my skin and left it looking so dull and lifeless. Advanced Clinicals Peptide Facial Serum is made with 6 peptides to help reduce the look of premature aging and improve skin elasticity.Please be mindful to use this at night as Retinol is an advanced ingredient and works best under optimal conditions: ideally no sun penetration and apply before going to bed so it can absorb into your little pores and work its magic overnight. Ingredients