By now it’s no beauty secret that as we age, retinol becomes a woman’s best friend and greatest weapon against wrinkles and the ravages of time. Retinol, a pure, topical form of Vitamin A, helps increase skin’s thickness and collagen production, firming and refining the complexion and restoring its vibrancy – a literal fountain of youth.
Some retinol products, however, can be irritating, causing redness and peeling of the skin people often associate with the high-potency vitamin A prescription acne treatment Retin-A. So how can you get your maximum dose of age-fighting retinol without traumatizing your skin?
I have found the best solution to be DERMAdoctor’s Poetry in Lotion intensive retinol 1.0. This smooth cream contains the highest potency pure retinol available (one percent) combined with a sophisticated anti-irritant complex to help reduce the concerns commonly associated with the use of retinol. The retinol in Poetry in Lotion is microencapsulated, resulting in a slow release that prolongs its action, and has been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, age spots and other skin discolorations.
I apply just a pea-sized drop of this youth potion at night, before bed, after thoroughly cleansing my skin – by itself, with no other products so it can work its magic most effectively. In just a few weeks, I saw visible results. The key, as with anything powerful, is moderation. Poetry in Lotion is high-potency, so at first, you should only use it every other night – building up to every night if well tolerated.
The good news is that Poetry in Lotion was created by a dermatologist (DERMAdoctor founder Dr. Audrey Kunin) for use on all skin types – even sensitive skin – and tested well in clinical trials with no redness, dryness or irritation. It is also non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog your pores if that is a concern. You should, however, avoid Poetry in Lotion and all vitamin A topical treatments during pregnancy or while nursing.
If you’ve always wanted to try a retinol product but were afraid or unsure of its effects, I highly recommend working Poetry in Lotion into your skincare regimen. As its name suggests, it will make your skin sing its praises.
Amy Burger
(Any topic discussed in this article is not intended as medical advice. If you have a medical concern, please check with your doctor.)
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