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What is retinol and can I use it on my body? Derms weigh in |
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What is retinol, exactly? While it's not for everyone, the much-talked about skin care ingredient can be the linchpin of a well-rounded beauty routine. "It speeds cell turnover and aids exfoliation of dead skin, it gets into the pore and breaks apart keratin debris, goes deep in the skin to help build collagen improving skin texture, fine lines and wrinkles, and even helps heal sun damage and repair the skin," says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Leah Ansell. While retinol is most commonly used on the face, Ansell told us that it can also help on the body — specifically the chest and back areas, which are more prone to acne. If you're ready to give retinol a try, check out a few of our favorite body treatments below. |
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| "I love this [body retinol] for its gentle exfoliation," says commerce editor and producer Julie Ricevuto about this firming lotion from Versed. The brand says it contains squalene and vitamin E to help relieve skin from dryness, but Ricevuto says the addition of cocoa butter also leaves her skin feeling nourished. |
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Associate editor Shannon Garlin says Paula's Choice retinoid-containing Triple Active Total Repair Serum has done wonders for dark spots on her face, so she's looking forward to trying this retinol body treatment to target sun damage. According to the brand, the formula features anti-aging ingredients that can also even out your skin tone and impart extra moisture. |
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| Commerce editor Vivien Moon says she uses this "serum-in-balm" body retinol all the time. She loves the lightweight formula and says it doesn't feel greasy when she applies it before bed. According to the brand, it contains 0.1% pure retinol and 10% AHA that's meant to target dark spots, lines and even help with scarring. |
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An effective body retinol doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg. This overnight lotion is only $12, and features a retinol and peptide complex that is "clinically shown" to reveal smoother looking skin and offer 24-hour hydration. |
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| For a youthful glow and plumper skin, this advanced retinol cream is the one to reach for. According to the brand, it contains aloe vera, chamomile, glycerin and green tea to help target a variety of skin concerns like sun damage, deep wrinkles, hyperpigmentation and more. |
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This body cream contains both retinol and ferulic acid to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks, wrinkles, sun damage and more, according to the brand. The brand also says it contains vitamin E and shea butter, so you can expect it to feel extremely hydrating, too. It has more than 17,000 ratings, with one reviewer even calling it the "best cream ever." |
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