Retinol can truly transform your skin! No, it’s not scary, it does not damage your skin and it’s always advised to start early! While purging is a normal occurrence while starting Retinol, there are few things you can do to soothe your skin (bottom emoji) Use Moisture Sandwich Method to cushion the impact, apply a light weight moisturizer like 72 hr probiotics gel, top it with retinol and finally seal it with a ceramide moisturizer like barrier repair. This method helps your skin adapt to Retinol, when you are beginner. Retinol is known to be a strong and aggressive in nature and so it’s important that you give your skin some time to recover. Try a four-day cycle that alternates between the use of active ingredients and “nights off.” (Skin Cycling) Night 1 - Chemical Exfoliant Night 2 - Retinol Night 3 & Night 4 - Only Ceramide & Hyaluronic Moistruizer P.S. It’s not safe for new moms on the block! . . . . #dotandkey #dotandkeyskincare #retinol #retinolserum #skincycling