The truth about Retinoids, they’re all the same, right? Nope! Swipe to see just a few of the myths I have come across over the years… including: 🌱Retinoids thin the skin (they don’t!) Many assume their skin is thinning, but quite the opposite is true. Since retinoids stimulate collagen production, they actually help to thicken the skin. 🌱All retinoids are the same (they aren’t!) retinoid is a word for a group of chemicals within the Vitamin as family, including… Retinol esters, Retinol Retinaldehyde, Retinoic acid esters, Adapalene, Tretinoin 🌱Retinoids must cause peeling to work (not true!) some of the stronger forms can and will, but it also depends on the percentage strength and type of retinoid as well as the health of your skin and how used to actives it is. 🌱Retinoids will make my acne worse before it gets better (not necessarily!) sometimes the skin can purge as cell turnover is increased and impurities brought up and out. However many skins don’t experience this, especially when used in conjunction with other skincare ingredients. This is a HUGE topic, retinoids can be REALLY confusing, but also really effective for many skin types. More aggressive does not mean better result! Did you know any of these retinoid myths? Let me know in the comments! #retinoids #retinol #retinyl #retinoidsmyths #antiageing #antiaging #skincare #nuyu #menopausalskin #hormonalskin #retinolfacts #acne (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUqQP55Mczk/?utm_medium=tumblr
