Is Cerave Retinol Essence good? What are the precautions for using Retinol Essence?

Retinol, also known as retinol, is an effective anti-aging and antioxidant ingredient. Cerave is a pharmaceutical cosmetics brand from the United States. The concentration of its retinol essence is about 0.2%, which can be used safely even for sensitive skin. So, is this retinol essence good to use?

Cerave's retinol essence is an effective product that can brighten skin tone and resist aging. It is a very effective product for sisters who want to fight against early aging. So what should you pay attention to when using retinol essence? Let’s watch it together.

Is Cerave Retinol Serum good?

The retinol essence in CeraVe Anti Aging Retinol Serum for Face is mainly for anti-aging, and the niacinamide, ceramide, cholesterol, phytosphingosine, hyaluronic acid, etc. that repair and moisturize the skin inherit the tradition of medical skin care, repair the skin barrier, and add VE for anti-oxidation. It is fragrance-free and contains very little alcohol, and the preservatives are relatively safe. The overall formula still inherits the conservative medical skin care route, and the texture should be slightly moisturizing compared to other essences. Patented MVE [Multivesicular Emulsion Delivery] technology ensures that the product contains ceramides (a natural ingredient in the skin), hyaluronic acid, water that deeply moisturizes and softens the skin, and nourishing emollients, while locking in moisture and absorbing nutrients throughout the day.

User experience

It is designed with a pressing head, but if you use too much force, the head may not be squeezed cleanly and there may be residue. The essence has a beige lotion texture, and oily skin may feel a little oily when using it.

Its retinol concentration is around 0.2%, and it uses a black technology similar to the liquid microcapsule technology of Olay Super A Essence - MVE sustained-release technology, which wraps up the retinol and releases it slowly, allowing the retinol to take effect in a gentler way.

Overall, it is quite effective in improving skin smoothness and fading false fine lines. It has a good price-performance ratio and is an anti-wrinkle essence that students can afford.

Precautions for using CeraVe Retinol Essence

1. Build tolerance

Gradual method - test locally first, then gradually expand to the entire face; start with half the amount after moisturizer, and use it at night every other day or every two days. After two weeks without any abnormalities, you can slowly increase the dosage and use it every other day or every day. Although Retinol is a strong medicine, it still needs to be used for more than two or three months, so don't rush.

2. Use with other ingredients

(1) Niacinamide: Retinol makes the epidermis thinner, and niacinamide is a good synergistic partner. It can appropriately enhance the synthesis of ceramides and slightly accelerate the repair of the epidermal barrier. However, both may cause intolerance, so caution is needed. It is generally recommended to start with low concentrations of both, or only one high concentration.

(2) Adenosine: Adenosine also has the effect of improving epidermal differentiation, and can enhance the effects of each other when used in combination with retinol. A big problem with A acid/retinol is the side effect of peeling. Genistein can slow down peeling and is also a good whitening ingredient, so it is a very good partner for A acid.

(3) Moisturizing ingredients: ceramide, repairing plant oil, squalane, etc., which can repair and moisturize while also playing a sufficient sealing role. Calming ingredients such as allantoin, glucan, B5, licorice extract, etc. can relieve inflammation, reduce redness, and help the skin temporarily survive the abnormal differentiation period.

Therefore, although retinol is good, for sensitive skin or intolerant skin, you should still be careful not to use it together with the above ingredients.