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More about Retinols
Retinol, a form of Vitamin A, has long been heralded as the best antiaing skincare ingredient. It offers a myriad of benefits that transform the skin . Retinol is not FDA approved, but the prescription retinoids like tretinoin turn into retinol in the skin. This is why retinol has many benefits including preventing and smoothing wrinkles, helping to stimulate collagen production, fade hyperpigmentation, and treat acne. It can be used to prep skin for prescription retinoids to treat skin aging and acne. Discover which retinol is best for your skin type. Take the Baumann Skin Type Quiz today! Once you know your skin type, look for your skin type octagon next to the retinol product- this is how you will know which retinol is best for you.
Which Retinol to Start With?
If you have not used retinol before, begin with a low strength one like a 2X or a 0.25. Follow the directions in our How to Use Retinoids Blog.
The best way to find the best retinol for your skin type is to take our skin type quiz. Once we identify your skin type, we will give you a list of recommended low strength retinols that are right for you.
Which Skincare Brands Make the Best Retinol?
Many brands of retinol do not have much retinol in them or are manufactured and packaged incorrectly so they are not very potent. Brands that do retinol correctly are:
Alastin
Biopelle
Derma Made
Essopi
Jan Marini
La Roche Posay
MD SolarSciences
Murad
Obagi
PCA Skin
Replenix
Revision
Sente
SkinMedica
SkinCeuticals
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Is Retinol Better with Bakuchiol?
Studies have shown that bakuchiol can help retinol work better. All retinols will work best in a skincare routine that has been customized for your skin type because other products in the routine affect how well retinol works.
What Age to Begin Retinol?
When to begin retinol does not depend on how old or young you are- it depends on which Baumann Skin Type you are. Take the quiz to find out if it is time for you to begin using retinol.