07/12/2025
R E T I N O I D • M Y T H S 👩🏻⚕️
Those of you who come to see me in clinic will know I’m pretty obsessive about your skincare routines. After I’ve made sure you’re using broad-spectrum sunscreen daily, I’m particularly keen on getting you on a retinoid.
There’s good reason for this: they’re fantastic for targeting the visible signs of ageing, acne, texture and pigmentation. But, they get some bad press because they can be associated with irritation, peeling or purging.
If you’ve reacted badly to retinoids in the past, that doesn’t mean you can’t ever use them - you just need to find one that is suited to your skin type and formulated thoughtfully. Start low, introduce slowly, buffer as needed, and ALWAYS look after your barrier.
My favourites:
✨ AlphaRet
I come back to this one every time - beautifully formulated, serious results and I’ve never had any downtime with it.
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A bespoke formulation that includes the prescription-only retinoid, tretinoin, in addition to other ingredients that target all your skin concerns in one easy step.
✨ Crystal Retinal range
These are fantastic well-priced retinaldehyde products, available in 6 different strengths.
If you don’t know where to start or think it’s time you upped your skincare game, I’d love to see you in clinic for a skin consultation. The booking link is in the LinkTree in my bio 🔗
Dr Kate x
💻 www.dewdropskin.co.uk
📞 07377 118 457
📨 hello@dewdropskin.co.uk
