No.3 Blue Bio-Retinol Pore Refining Serum 30ml

Water, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylic/​Capric Triglyceride, Glycereth-26, C12-14 Alketh-12, Polysorbate 20, Calcium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Gellan Gum, Honokiol, Panthenol, PPG-13-Decyltetradeceth-24, Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Sodium Citrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glucose, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Adenosine, Acacia Senegal Gum, Citric Acid, Panax Ginseng Adventitious Root Extracellular Vesicles, Dextrin, Lecithin, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Silica, Centella Asiatica Callus Extracellular Vesicles, Ethylhexylglycerin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Retinol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Sterols, Glycine, Cholesterol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Phytosteryl/​Behenyl/​Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum/​Magnesium Hydroxide Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Tocopherol, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract

How to Use:

- The Nighttime Protocol: Retinol is light-sensitive. Only use this serum in your evening routine.

- The "Pea-Sized" Rule: Start with a small amount. Apply 1-2 drops to the entire face, avoiding the immediate eye and lip area.

- The Frequency Ladder: Start by using it twice a week. Gradually increase frequency to every other night, and eventually every night, as your skin builds tolerance.

- The Essential SPF: You must apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen the following morning, as Retinol makes your skin more vulnerable to UV damage.

What to Avoid:

- Avoid using with physical scrubs or strong AHAs/BHAs. Combining Retinol with other heavy exfoliants in the same routine can lead to a "burnt" or compromised skin barrier.

- Don't apply to damp skin. Retinol absorbs more deeply into wet skin, which sounds good but actually significantly increases the risk of irritation and redness. Apply to bone-dry skin.

- Avoid the "More is Better" Trap: Using too much product won't speed up results; it will only cause peeling. Patience is key with Retinol-results typically take 4-6 weeks.

- Don't skip moisturizer. Always "sandwich" or follow up with a nourishing cream to prevent the "Retinol uglies" (dryness and flaking).