As satisfying as it may be peeling the skin off of your face, practical for everyday life it is not. The dreaded retinol purge (or retinol uglies) is renowned amongst us skincare fanatics as being the unfortunate stepping stone to flawless skin. Although it may give us confirmation that magic is happening beneath the surface, it’s equally as annoying to live with when putting on make-up and going about our days.
So, after a particularly painful purge which saw my skin barrier bear the brunt, I’ve started using the retinol sandwich method. Starting with a peptide or hyaluronic acid serum before the retinol and a hydrating night cream afterwards. The results may not be as dramatic but it’s a great way to increase that cell turnover whilst keeping your skin barrier in tact!
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