# @geetayadavmd on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CfuUL3HJUze
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34173467-geetayadavmd-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-07-07T20:00:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Geeta Yadav (@geetayadavmd) — https://gondola.cc/geetayadavmd

## Caption

I get asked all the time, “should I use a #retinoid ?

Let’s get into it! 📚

This powerhouse ingredient is a personal staple in my skincare routine. With benefits from anti-aging to anti-acne, it is also one the products I recommend most. 

Retinol is a type of #retinoid that is available over the counter in formulas up to 2%. 

Wondering how to incorporate #retinol into your skincare routine? Save this list for a quick refresher on the do's and don'ts of retinol use. 

DO 
- Use retinol only at night. Retinol can make your skin more sensitive to UV rays. 
- Apply SPF every morning to protect your skin from harmful UV rays (you should do this whether or not you're using retinol!) 
- Ease into it., suggests introducing retinol slowly and gently into your skincare routine to avoid irritation. Start off with a pea-sized amount of a low percentage (01% to 0.03%) twice a week until your skin acclimates. 
-Moisturize after applying to help hydrate skin and reduce the risk of irritation. 
DON'T 
-Use retinol if you are pregnant or nursing. 
-Layer with benzoyl peroxide as this combination can lead to irritation. 
- Start with high potency retinol. Give your skin time to accumulate. Start with a low percentage formula and gradually work your way up to a higher concentration.

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retinol, retinoid

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