11/27/2025
Breaking Down Our Retinols/Retinol Alternatives:
Retinol
โจ What It Is
Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A. Itโs one of the most well-researched ingredients in skincare.
๐ Why Itโs Important
โข Speeds up cell turnover โ brings fresh new skin cells to the surface faster (skin turnover slows down as you age which can contribute to dull skin).
โข Stimulates collagen production โ helps with firmness and elasticity.
โข Improves texture & tone โ smooths rough patches and evens out skin tone.
โข Targets acne โ keeps pores clear and reduces breakouts.
โข Addresses signs of aging โ fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage are treated.
๐ซ Who Itโs Best For
โข Those looking to address fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness โ women over 30 start to benefit from a retinol.
โข People with acne-prone or congested skin.
โข Anyone wanting smoother texture or brighter, more even skin tone.
๐ซ When To Use
โข Best applied at night (skin repairs while you sleep. It can also make you more sensitive to sun so better used at night).
โข Use 2โ3 nights per week when starting, then gradually increase IF tolerated.
๐ซ OTP Retinols
โข F82 Green Retinol โ uses a retinol alternative Bakuchiol, great for more sensitive skin or those that canโt tolerate retinol. Nice entry way to retinol use.
โข LA DOPE 004 โ h**p x retinol. A true retinol combined with h**p to keep skin calm and redness at bay while giving those retinol benefits.
โข F87 Kahai Oil โ natural plant-based retinol.
โข F65 Midnight Elixir โ true retinol and strongest of the four.
***These four products are never to be combined together at one use. PICK ONE. You can rotate which retinol you use if youโd like. Keep in mind when selling to customers โ keep it SIMPLE.
**Do not use on same night as F81 โ AHA.
๐ซ When To Avoid
โข During pregnancy or breastfeeding (retinoids are not considered safe).
โข On eczema, rosacea, or highly sensitive skin (can worsen irritation).
โข Immediately after waxing, strong peels, or harsh exfoliation.e
