Which retinoid is right for you?

Retinoids are the gold standard when it comes to visible anti-aging benefits Free 2-3 day delivery most orders, no minimums [LovelySkin]( [Brands]( [Skin Care]( [Makeup]( [Hair Care]( [Sale]( [Headshot of Dr. Joel Schlessinger] Purchase with assurance: LovelySkin is dermatologist-owned & operated! [About Dr. Joel Schlessinger]( [Demystifying retinoids]( Backed by decades of solid clinical results, retinoids are derivatives of vitamin A that have long been the gold standard of anti-aging skin care. To help you choose which is right for you, we've broken down the most popular versions to help you use vitamin A the right way. [Woman holding product bottle]( [Shop retinoid products now]( [Shop Retinoid Products]( Retinol Retinol comes in various percentage strengths and helps to encourage cell turnover, improving signs of aging and sun damage. Because retinol can be irritating to the skin at first, beginners should start with the lowest percentage and apply it just once a week, increasing use as your skin adapts. SkinMedica Retinol Complex 0.5 [Buy Now]( Replenix Retinol Regenerate Dry Serum 10x [Buy Now]( Jan Marini Age Intervention Retinol Plus [Buy Now]( Retinal/retinaldehyde Retinaldehyde, or retinal, is a closer version to retinoic acid, which is the strongest prescription retinoid available. Since retinal is more readily used by the skin than retinol, it’s more efficient at improving signs of aging, discoloration and acne while helping to thicken the epidermis. Avene RetrinAL 0.1 [Buy Now]( SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance Skin Rejuvenating Complex [Buy Now]( Allies of Skin Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream [Buy Now]( Adapalene Since it’s very effective at decreasing inflammation, adapalene is your best retinoid choice if your main concern is treating acne. Less potent than retinol, adapalene is well-tolerated by most skin types and helps prevent and treat acne by unclogging pores and speeding up exfoliation in the skin. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Adapalene Gel 0.1% Acne Treatment [Buy Now]( Plant-based retinol alternatives Plant-based retinol alternatives like bakuchiol and rambutan offer similar benefits to retinol, like minimizing fine lines and boosting elasticity. Plant-based retinol alternatives are often less irritating than their synthetic counterparts, making them a great option for sensitive skin. Bakuchiol & rosehip oil The Organic Pharmacy Retinoid-like Body Oil [Buy Now]( Natural retinol alternative complex Eminence Organics Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer [Buy Now]( Carrot seed oil Naturopathica Carrot Seed Soothing Facial Oil [Buy Now]( Best paired with Nearly all versions of retinoids can be irritating to some skin types during initial use and can induce temporary peeling, flaking and redness in the skin. Start slowly if you are a beginner and follow up your retinol use with emollient products that include ingredients like ceramides, oats or glycerin to keep skin comfortable. SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 Anti-Aging Cream [Buy Now]( ISDIN Eryfotona Actinica Ultralight Emulsion Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ [Buy Now]( [Products containing retinol]( Vitamin A the right way: all about retinol There may not be a miracle cure for wrinkles, but retinol may be the next best thing. Read more to go in-depth on this dermatologist-loved ingredient. [Read More]( [LovelySkin Videos]( [Videos]( Watch, learn & grow [LovelySkin Blog]( [Blog]( Latest in skin care Connect with #LovelySkin today [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( You are receiving this newsletter because you have indicated an interest in receiving information by email on specials and promotions from [LovelySkin.com](. Not on our list? [Sign up now!]( LovelySkin | 2929 Oak View Dr | Suite 300 | Omaha, Nebraska 68144 | 402-697-1100 [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Email Frequency Preferences]( | [View In Browser](