The Best Retinol for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive Skin, Real Retinol: How do I get results without redness?

Short answer: use a buffered, time-release retinol formula and pair it with barrier-supporting hydrators at night. Start 3 nights a week.

Why this works

A modern retinol can target fine lines and uneven texture while minimizing irritation if the formula includes calming and hydrating co-actors. Retinol Rescue Overnight Cream layers retinol with encapsulated vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and soothing actives that support the barrier for sensitive users. Use on dry skin, then seal with a cream if you’re very dry. Clark’s Botanicals Retinol Rescue Overnight Cream.

Nighttime Routine

    •    Cleanse with Heal & Hydrate B3 Cleanser

    •    Follow with Retinol Rescue Overnight Cream, a pea-size amount

    •    Finish with Deep Moisture Mask as an overnight seal if air is dry

FAQs

    •    Can sensitive skin use retinol? Yes, if the formula is designed to reduce redness and you ramp up slowly. 

    •    How many nights per week? Start 3, move to 5 if skin stays calm.

    •    What if I get flakes? Pause two nights, add Jasmine Vital Cream, then resume. Clark’s Botanicals Jasmine Vital Cream

    •    Do I need vitamin C too? Encapsulated vitamin C in Retinol Rescue supports brightness; daytime SPF is non-negotiable.

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