Spa Size Advanced Firming Retinol Cream 470ml - Set of Two

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Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream is by far the least expensive retinol product I’ve tried thus far, and in this case, you definitely get what you pay for. Since topical retinoids increase the skin cell turnover of the skin, they increase the glow and smoothness of the skin,” she says. “Moreover, topical retinoids can also help penetration of other active ingredients like topical lightening creams.” How often to use: One night a week, slowly building up to every other night (and don't use on the same night as any other active product, including scrubs or acids) Please, please don't try scrubbing the hell out of your KP—it won't work. “ Exfoliating with harsh scrubs or loofahs can actually create more inflammation and dryness, making your keratosis pilaris way worse,” says Dr. Gohara. Instead, once a week, gently massage a body scrub filled with skin-smoothing AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) over your wet skin—body only—in the shower, letting it sit for 60 seconds before rinsing off. I swear by this glycolic- and lactic acid-spiked formula for my bumpy arms and thighs—so much so that we gave it a Cosmo beauty award on 2020 for being that good.

How often to use: Once or twice a week (and don't use on the same day as your other scrubs or retinoids) Just note that this stuff is strong and will also make your skin more prone to sunburns, due to its added retinol. So slather up with a sunscreen of SPF 30+ every single day as long as this cream is in your routine. Key ingredients: Azelaic acid (smooths and calms); niacinamide (brightens and soothes); vitamin C (brightens and protects) Please be mindful to use this at night as Retinol is an advanced ingredient and works best under optimal conditions: ideally no sun penetration and apply before going to bed so it can absorb into your little pores and work its magic overnight. Ingredients How often to use: Every day or every other day underneath moisturizer (and not at the same time as acids or retinoids)

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LISTEN. UP. PLEASE. Even though this article includes 14 of my favorite keratosis pilaris treatments and products, I don't actually use all 14 at once—and neither should you. Irritation makes KP worse, and for me, I've found my KP looks best with 90 percent moisture, 10 percent exfoliation. Zasada M, et al. (2019). Retinoids: Active molecules influencing skin structure formation in cosmetic and dermatological treatments. As a reminder, retinoids speed up your cell turnover and help your skin shed faster, making it harder for keratin plugs to form in the first place, says Dr. Gohara. Is retinol the most effective treatment for keratosis pilaris? No—AHAs are (like lactic acid). But! This high-strength retinol cream definitely helped soften my bumps when I used it in place of my acid-based lotion twice a week. Use retinoids at night. We recommend this retinoid oil serum . It contains Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, an ingredient that provides similar benefits with less irritation. Key products If you feel like you’ve tried virtually everything (but, like, have you? Have you really tried all of my tried-and-true staples on this list?!) and nothing is working for your keratosis pilaris or redness/discoloration, then I highly recommend testing out azelaic acid. Azelaic acid has antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties that can accelerate skin turnover, says dermatologist Karan Lal, MD.

Advanced Clinicals Collagen Skin Rescue Lotion contains a high concentration of mineral oil. Mineral oil is a clear, odorless oil derived from a mineral source, typically a distillate of petroleum, that functions as an emollient. After application, mineral oil forms a protective film on the surface of skin that helps to prevent evaporation of the skin’s natural moisture. Another key ingredient is hydrolyzed collagen. The term “hydrolyzed” means that the collagen protein has been broken down into amino acids so that this ingredient can better penetrate the skin. Hydrolyzed collagen is thought to replenish collagen levels in the skin that become depleted with age and from exposure to free radicals that degrade collagen. The result is skin that appears more firm and plump. Over time, this product continued to do me no favors. I found that not only did this not help with my fine lines and wrinkles, but it almost made my look older because of the way it dried out and dehydrated my skin. Advanced Clinicals Retinol Advanced Firming Cream contains Green Tea, Aloe Vera, and Chamomile which are three products that are all supposed to be great for anti-aging.I know that a lot of retinols dry out the skin, but this was a bit different. It didn’t cause my skin to flake, it just caused my skin to look and feel dry and dehydrated. This is the latest bb I’ve added to my KP arsenal, and I’ve been genuinely impressed with how it’s helped smooth my arm bumps and even take the edge off my redness. It’s not only filled with 10 percent AHAs (6 percent lactic acid and 4 percent glycolic acid), but it also uses 5 percent urea—which, if you’re unaware, is one of the best freakin’ ingredients for keratosis pilaris.