A topical retinol is an essential tool in your skin care routine. Retinol opens up hair follicles in your skin, and is capable of:
- Reducing acne
- Reducing sun damage
- Lightening brown spots
- Brightening the overall complexion
- Simulating collagen production
If you've never heard of retinol before, we encourage you to come to our practice for a consultation. Experienced dermatologist Dr. Gabriele Weichert is personally committed to helping her patients enjoy great skin – skin that looks good and is healthy. She can help you decide if SkinCeuticals® retinol 0.3 is right for you. This formulation is especially well-suited to people who have experienced irritation when using a retinol in the past. Plus, she can provide more tips for preventing irritation because there is a wrong way and a right way to use a topical retinol, as she explains in our video blog.
To arrange a consultation with Dr. Weichert in Nanaimo, please call Synergy Medical Aesthetics at 250-591-1566.