{"product_id":"the-ordinary-retinol-0-2-in-squalane-30ml","title":"The Ordinary Retinol 0.2% in Squalane – 30ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"322\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe Ordinary Retinol 0.2% Serum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a lightweight, water-free night serum that contains \u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"153\" data-start=\"126\"\u003epure retinol at 0.2% concentration\u003c\/strong\u003e in a moisturizing base of \u003cstrong data-end=\"187\" data-start=\"174\"\u003esqualane\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the skin effective care that targets \u003cstrong data-end=\"240\" data-start=\"222\"\u003efine lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"262\" data-start=\"242\"\u003emild wrinkles\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"284\" data-start=\"264\"\u003euneven skin tone\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"302\" data-start=\"286\"\u003erough 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peeling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor beginners, it is preferable to use it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwice weekly only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at first, then increase use according to skin tolerance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is not preferable to use it in the same routine with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexfoliating acids, direct Vitamin C, copper peptides, or other retinoids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to avoid skin irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the skin is sensitive, moisturizer can be applied before and after the serum using the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esandwich method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to reduce the strength of retinol on the skin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse only a small amount; using too much does not speed up results and may increase the possibility of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eirritation and peeling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid applying it around the eyes, corners of the nose, and around the mouth if these areas are prone to dryness or sensitivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the morning, you must use a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebroad-spectrum sunscreen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e because retinol may increase skin sensitivity to the sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor dry skin, make sure to use a barrier-supporting moisturizer containing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eceramides, panthenol, or 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