Is it Safe to Use Retinol When You Have Acne? Find Out the Facts

Dream - Skincare should not be used carelessly. Dream friends should pay attention to how to use it to avoid worsening skin conditions or causing certain problems.

Some skincare ingredients that are often sold on the market can be dangerous for some people. One of them is retinol, which should be used with caution. For some people, retinol can cause skin irritation, especially for those with sensitive skin.

Many people with acne problems hesitate to use it. According to Dermatologist Yessica Tania, some studies have shown that retinoids in retinol can actually help treat acne.

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"Using retinol for acne-prone skin is allowed, in fact, it's like the main treatment," said Yessica in an Instagram video.

Dream friends can choose effective types of retinoids to treat acne. "Actually, for mild acne, over-the-counter ingredients that can be used are retinol," said Dr. Tania..

If the acne condition is moderate or severe, Dream friends need stronger types of retinoids, such as tretinoin and adapalene. The use of these ingredients should be prescribed by a dermatologist to ensure safety and avoid side effects.

Consult your dermatologist about your skin condition if you want to know more about how to care for acne-prone skin. Especially if the condition is inflamed or severe.

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Get to Know the Variants of Retinol and Choose the Right One for Your Skin

Dream - Many people have experienced the benefits of using retinol, from brighter skin to faded spots.

Unfortunately, not everyone is suitable for using retinol. Some people may experience side effects such as redness and stinging when using it.

Using retinol may not necessarily have a significant effect on some people, so a stronger dose or concentration is needed to make the skin brighter and more youthful.

Dream friends can use different types of retinol to suit their skin conditions. Here are the types of retinol that can be found on the market.

Retinoid

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According to Mecca.com.au, retinoid is a common term for vitamin A derivatives such as retinol. In addition to retinol, you can also find retinol esters, retinaldehyde, retinoic acid, adapalene, tretinoin, tazarotene, trifarotene, isotretinoin, and others.

Tretinoin

Tretinoin is also often referred to as retin-A, which is pure retinoic acid, so its effects are quite significant when used. This ingredient is also stronger than retinol and effectively reduces fine lines, wrinkles, increases collagen production, and helps treat acne.

The use of tretinoin needs to be supervised by a dermatologist as it has side effects such as dryness, redness, inflammation, and even hyperpigmentation.

Retinol Esters

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This ingredient is commonly called retinyls, which is the lightest type of retinoid. Dream friends can combine its use with other types of retinoids for better effectiveness.

Plant-Based Retinoids

You may have heard of bakuchiol, which is considered lighter for the skin compared to retinol. Bakuchiol is a retinoid derived from the Indian plant, babchi. Its use can increase collagen production with minimal side effects.

Retinol

You can find retinol in various skincare products sold on the market. In fact, retinol is also contained in skincare products with different functions because of its various benefits. Dream friends can find retinol cream and oil in the COSRX RX Series range with concentrations of 0.1 and 0.5.