Does Retinol Really Help With Wrinkles?

If you’re in search of the best skincare ingredients for healthy aging, chances are you’ve at least considered retinol. If you’re considering this powerful anti-aging ingredient, you’re likely wondering whether retinol really improves the appearance of wrinkles and how to tell if it’s working.

Read on to learn more about how retinol can help with wrinkles…and to see those striking photos before and after retinol use with our innovative new Squalane + Retinol Night Serum.

What’s The Difference Between Retinoids and Retinol?

Over-the-counter retinoids undergo one or more conversions within the skin to become retinoic acid, which is the compound that creates the desired changes. Our Squalane + Retinol Night Serum includes two retinoids: retinol, which undergoes two conversions, and retinal, which gets converted just once making it the strongest over-the-counter retinoid on the market.

5 Benefits of Using Retinol

1. Minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
2. Improve uneven skin tone and visible sun damage
3. Increase skin firmness and boost collagen
4. Improve the look of blemishes
5. Promote skin radiance

How Effective Is Retinol For Wrinkles?

All that rapid cell turnover can expose immature skin cells, causing red, irritated skin. That’s why we reimagined the retinol for our Squalane + Retinol Night Serum. We minimized irritation by encapsulating our powerful blend of retinol and retinal to release our retinoid actives gradually over 8 hours, and combining them with a soothing blend of antioxidants and sugarcane-derived squalane.

“This is the first retinol product *in my entire life* that I have been able to use without irritation. Zero irritation. None. And yet, even after just a few uses, I have results. Smaller pores. Less redness and blotchiness,” says Biossance customer Alison. “The (pretty) texture I had in my 20’s, restored to me 2 decades later. I am in shock. I love every product I have ever received from Biossance, but this one is truly groundbreaking.”

How To Use Retinol

Use our Squalane + Retinol Night Serum is as simple as applying it after cleansing and before moisturizing. Here are four additional tips for maximizing your results:

1. Start slowly. Twice weekly use is a great start, then gradually increase to every night.
2. Make sure your skin is completely dry before using retinol. Using retinol on damp skin can make it penetrate too deeply and potentially cause irritation.
3. Only apply a pea-sized amount.
4. Follow with your favorite moisturizer, and for an extra boost of hydration, try mixing in a drop or two of Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil.
5. Be sure to apply sunscreen every morning, but be especially diligent on mornings after using retinol. 

How To Tell If Retinol Is Working

Like all of our formulas, our  Squalane + Retinol Night Serum contains our superhero hydrator, sugarcane-derived squalane. This miracle moisturizer mimics the natural moisture found in your skin, penetrating deeply to instantly and weightlessly hydrate. And because hydrated skin is smoother skin, you should see more plump, healthy-looking skin immediately.

We recommend taking photos before and after retinoid use at weekly intervals to measure your results. Share your photos and review on our product page to show us how our Squalane + Retinol Night Serum improves the look of your skin.

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