Paula's Choice Clinical 1% Retinol Treatment

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I have always been leery of retinols. I thought it would be too harsh for my dry, sensitive skin. On the recommendation of a friend, I decided to try the Paula's Choice 1% Retinol. I started with a pea sized amount twice a week (most start with 3...   +

I have always been leery of retinols. I thought it would be too harsh for my dry, sensitive skin. On the recommendation of a friend, I decided to try the Paula's Choice 1% Retinol. I started with a pea sized amount twice a week (most start with 3 times a week). I mixed it with a moisturizer at night. I didn't have any irritation and just a little peeling. It has improved my dry patches, redness, overall skin texture, fine lines, pore size, and I have a glow that I haven't seen since my 20's. I like that it has licorice and oat extract for calming the skin and vitamin C. It's important to use sunscreen with this product and avoid the eye and lip area. I wish I had tried this sooner!    -