It’s a beauty myth that retinoids should be avoided during summer. In fact, they should be used year-round. Here are our tips for using retinol all summer long.
RETINOIDS PREVENT SUN DAMAGE
Vitamin A actually prevents collagen breakdown, which can help fight the sun damage that occurs over those summer months. While most people use Vitamin A just at night, your skin is actually depleted of Vitamin A during the day. You should use a photoprotective form of Vitamin A in the mornings to replenish and prepare your skin.
RETINOL HELPS THICKEN & STRENGTHEN THE SKIN
Retinol creates a thicker dermal layer, that is firmer. Since Vitamin A is stimulating the collagen and elastin in your skin, this will help your skin to look healthy and radiant.
COMMIT TO REAPPLYING YOUR SPF
When using retinol during the summer, it is absolutely essential to use and reapply sunscreen throughout the day. Try to avoid direct sun exposure, by using an SPF of 50 or higher, a large-brimmed hat, and sunglasses.
START SLOW & HYDRATE
When starting to use retinol, you always want to start by using it every other night and see how your skin reacts. When starting out, mix in with a moisturizer, this not only helps lock in those key ingredients but also helps keep your skin hydrated. Once your skin has adjusted, you can increase to nightly usage.
COMMIT TO REAPPLYING YOUR SPF
When using retinol during the summer, it is absolutely essential to use and reapply sunscreen throughout the day. Try to avoid direct sun exposure, by using an SPF of 50 or higher, a large-brimmed hat, and sunglasses.
START SLOW & HYDRATE
When starting to use retinol, you always want to start by using it every other night and see how your skin reacts. When starting out, mix in with a moisturizer, this not only helps lock in those key ingredients but also helps keep your skin hydrated. Once your skin has adjusted, you can increase to nightly usage.
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