If you walk through the anti-ageing section of a skincare aisle, you will find Retinol plastered all over it. A form of Vitamin A, Retinol is a miraculous age-reversing ingredient that softens fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet – restoring your skin’s youthful appearance.  

However, Retinol’s topical application may cause irritation, inflammation, and other sensitivities in some folks. This is because, although effective, Retinol’s molecule is slightly unstable. 

 So, how does one harness its power without flaring up underlying sensitivities? Let’s find out. We will also learn if Retinol is a good fit for your everyday skincare routine. 

What Really Is Retinol? 

As touched upon briefly, a form of Vitamin A, Retinol is the holy grail of anti-ageing. It is found in creams, serums, and even some cosmetic products. 

What Are The Many Benefits Of Retinol  

When formulated correctly, a Retinol Serum has the following benefits -

1. It makes your skin elastic and supple: For those unaware, Collagen (a type of protein) is your dermis’ building block. It is responsible for the structure and integrity of your skin but isn’t safe from depletion. Factors like ageing, continued solar exposure, and overtly sugary meals can damage the Collagen levels in your skin, making it loose and saggy. But not anymore! Topical application of Retinol helps counter this problem by boosting Collagen production in your skin cells. It also fades the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet for smooth, soft skin.

2. It prevents whiteheads, blackheads, and acne: The skin lays bare to aggressors, pollutants and impurities, resulting in a layer of unwarranted buildup. This menacing buildup clogs your pores, often leading to whiteheads, blackheads or even acne. Enter Retinol. Topical application of this ingredient prevents clogged pores, helping keep these inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne at bay.

3. It ensures an even texture for your skin: The skin has a unique set of functions for day and night. That’s right. While you’re busy counting sheep, the dermis sheds its dead cells and cues healthy cellular regeneration. Active ingredient Retinol facilitates this renewal process, ensuring an even texture and tone for your skin.

Okay, But How To Deal With Retinol-Related Flare-Ups? 

We now know that Retinol molecules are unstable and often break open on the skin’s surface. This leads to burning, stinging, reddening, and other types of inflammation. But not anymore! Foxtale’s innovative Retinol Serum helps save the day. Using Encapsulated Technology, the formulation seeps into the skin to address concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet. 

What Makes Foxtale’s Retinol Serum Stand Out? 

Before you add Foxtale’s Retinol Serum into your skincare rotation, here’s everything you should know -

1. It delivers instant hydration: Unlike other Retinol Serums, Foxtale’s inventive brew doesn’t make your skin feel stripped. Betaine in the formula binds water molecules to the skin, ensuring long-lasting hydration.  

2. It moisturizes and soothes your skin: Infused with Kokum Butter, Foxtale’s Retinol Serum ensures multi-level moisturization for your skin, making it feel uber soft and smooth.  

3. It eliminates flare-ups: Formulated with the double encapsulation technology, the Retinol molecule travels into the skin in a protective layer and breaks open to address concerns. Results? No flare-ups or inflammation.

So, Is It Okay To Use Retinol Everyday? 

Foxtale’s 0.15% Retinol Serum is innovative, high-performing, and most importantly, safe for all skin types. But does that make it okay to use the serum every day? 

Well, if you are new to Retinol (in general), start by using the serum 1 to 2 times weekly. If your skin responds well – use the serum for two nights in a row, a night off, and then repeat. If everything goes well for a month, add it to your daily skincare routine.

How To Make The Most Of Foxtale’s Retinol Serum? 

To make the most of Foxtale’s Retinol Serum, here’s how you can integrate it in your daily routine -

1. Cleanse well: Before applying any serum, use a face wash to remove dirt, grime, and other impurities from the pores. This ensures better absorption of your serum/treatment. 

- People with dry or sensitive skin can try Foxtale’s Hydrating Face Wash. It contains Sodium hyaluronate and Red Algae Extract that ensure deep and multi-level hydration for the skin. The best part? This cleanser also doubles as an efficient makeup remover.  

- Alternatively, folks with oily or combination skin can try Foxtale’s Acne Control Face Wash. The Salicylic Acid face wash cuts excess sebum, soothes inflammation, and flattens acne bumps over time.

How to use: Take a coin-sized amount of the formulation and cleanse for about 30 seconds. Next, go for double cleansing with cold or lukewarm water.

2. Apply Serum: Dab your skin dry and apply a few pumps of the Retinol Serum. Observe caution around sensitive areas like the eyes and the mouth.

3. Moisturize thoroughly: After the serum infuses in your skin, use a moisturizer to seal this treatment. For those unaware – a moisturizer is an emollient-rich formula that creates a protective barrier on the dermis, preventing TEWL or transepidermal water loss.

- People with dry skin can try Foxtale’s Hydrating Moisturizer! Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer and Olive Oil at the forefront improve your skin’s water-holding capacity. 

-Alternatively, folks with oily or combination skin can try Foxtale’s Oil Free Moisturizer. This Niacinamide formula blots excess oil, prevents unclogged pores, and alleviates acne breakouts.

How to apply: Take a generous dollop of the moisturizer and massage it on your skin.

4. Sun protect: Since Retinol may cause photosensitivity in some individuals, using sunscreen the following morning is non-negotiable. Use a powerful, broad-spectrum formula that shields your skin against harmful UVA and UVB rays. People with dry or sensitive skin can try Foxtale’s Dewy Sunscreen. One of the best skincare for dry skin, this formula helps prevent tanning, burns, photoaging, and pigmentation. 

People with oily or combination skin can try Foxtale’s Mattifying Sunscreen. The Niacinamide imbued formula cuts sebum, prevents clogged pores, and soothes inflammation while ensuring formidable sun protection.