Zero Stickiness! A Review of Successfully Settling on My First Ever Retinol Serum

As I got older, I noticed the pores in my butterfly zone stretching vertically, so I made the big decision to add a retinol serum to my home care routine. Since there were many scary reviews warning that retinol can be irritating and cause severe flaking, I carefully selected a very mild, low-concentration product. The product I use is an introductory ampoule mixed with Cica that is easily available at drugstores, and I think it is perfect for a beginner to use every day. For the first week, I squeezed out just a pea-sized amount and mixed it with my moisturizer, and I experienced none of the side effects I had been worried about, such as stinging or redness. Now that my skin has adjusted, I apply it alone all over my face after my toner; it absorbs as lightly as water with absolutely no stickiness. After applying it consistently every night for about a month, I can definitely feel my skin texture becoming firmer and my sagging pores gaining elasticity. Furthermore, the dark pigmentation marks from acne remaining on my chin have faded significantly compared to before, which is amazing every time I look in the mirror in the morning. Instead, I found that the most important prerequisite is to make sure to apply a thick, thorough layer of sunscreen the day after using retinol before going out. Once you feel the smoothness of your skin with your fingertips while washing your face the next morning, you realize that retinol is an essential item you must keep with you for life. If you are concerned about pores and skin elasticity, try starting your anti-aging home care tonight without any pressure, just like me, with a gentle, introductory retinol serum.