1 of the 3 “Holy Grail” products that is the “Fountain of Youth” in a tube. This little miracle worker holds the power of anti-aging by increasing cellular turnover by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, as well as acne. Retinoic acid is the active ingredient in these Vitamin A derivatives. - Retinol: less poignant, non-active ingredients that are activated once absorbed into your skin, non-prescription - Retinaldehyde: less side effects of retinol and retinoids - Retinoid: stronger and more penetrating, more active enzymes and ingredients, prescription strength. Examples not linked due to availability through provider only. - Side effects are flaking, redness, peeling, irritation, sun sensitivity that’s almost guaranteed to occur. On average it takes 2-6 weeks for these side effects to end and effects to begin. *** APPLICATION/USEAGE *** * TIP 1: Start week 1 using 3x per week, 2nd week use every 2 nights, 3rd week use every other until tolerating every night * Tip 2: Always apply eye cream and thick lip moisture (chapstick, Vaseline, Aquaphor) BEFORE retinol/retinoid. Only use 1 pea size amount and dot in 5 areas of face to evenly distribute. When first introducing, mix with moisturizer to apply. LTKbeauty