Blog — retinol

Not Loving Retinol? The Reasons May Surprise You!

September 23, 2018 • Michelle Bequette • acne • ageless skin • anti-aging • antioxidant • Cellular Turnover • retinoid • retinol • Vitamin A

A superhero among skincare ingredients, retinol takes multi-tasking to the next level. Worshipped by the young, the aging, the skin-obsessed, and Dermatologists for tightening, brightening, decongesting, and delivering that mega-watt glow. If among the skeptics and unobsessed, the reasons may be surprising.

Retinol Hacks

March 31, 2018 • Michelle Bequette • acne • agelessskin • antiaging • antioxidant • brightens • hyperpigmentation • Natural & Synthetic • retinization • retinol • skincare • Vitamin A

Nearly all dermatologists agree that the use of retinol yields smoother, tighter, and a more even toned skin – antiaging gold standard for more than 60 years! There are few tricks to getting the most out any retinol skincare.

Oil Exfoliation: TLC for Fragile & Flaking Skin

January 04, 2018 • Michelle Bequette • cleansing oil • desquamation • dryness • Inflammation • niacinamide • oil exfoliation • retinization • retinoids • retinol

Redness, itching, tenderness, flaking, or peeling, also known as retinization, is enough to the most confident want to hide away for days. Skincare should never hurt, but anyone familiar with retinoids already knows that it can. Desquamation, or the shedding of the outer most layer of skin (stratum corneum) is a natural body process. Occurring throughout the day and mostly undetectable, this cellular turnover makes way for newer cells and improved skin texture. The entire life-cycle takes 14 to 28 days and a vital process of healthy skin. When desquamation advances too quickly, it can trigger an inflammatory response - think sunburn, rapid retinization, contact...