RETINOIDS 101




Retinoids: Your Skin's New BFF


What are retinoids? The term describes vitamin A derivatives that unclog pores, boost collagen to reduce fine lines, and speed cell turnover to even out discoloration and smooth the skin. The first retinoid—tretinoin—was FDA approved (under the brand name Retin-A) almost 40 years ago as a prescription acne treatment. Dermatologists soon noticed that patients on Retin-A experienced not just clearer but softer, brighter, less-lined skin. Hence, Retinoids became the key ingredient in doctor-recommended anti-aging skin treatments!

Replenish

Benefits

Replenish is our "Level 1" mild strength retinoid for sensitive skin and for mild daily exfoliation, improving fine lines & wrinkles, reducing acne, and brightening your complexion. Replenish keeps your skin looking vibrant and young by targeting the most common signs of aging, while promoting collagen production.


  • Improves skin firmness, elasticity, texture, and skin tone
  • Improves skin complexion and appearance of acne
  • Brightens skin pigmentation and evens skin tone
  • Best used as part of the Anti-Aging Kit and Clarifying Kit


    How To Use

    Use once daily at night. For the face, apply an even layer onto the entire face and neck area and gently massage into skin. For the body, mix one pump of Replenish cream with a liberal amount of Luminase and apply to affected area.


    Active Ingredients

    Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, and Retinyl Acetate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Horse Chestnut Leaf Extract

    Related Items

    Anti-Aging Kit, Clarifying Kit, Body Brightening Kit, Luminase, Replenish CX, RR Complex

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    Replenish CX

    Benefits

    Replenish CX is our "Level 2" moderate strength retinoid for more extensive daily exfoliation, improving fine lines & wrinkles, reducing acne, and brightening your complexion. Replenish CX keeps your skin looking vibrant and young by targeting the most common signs of aging, while promoting collagen production.


  • Improves skin firmness, elasticity, texture, and skin tone
  • Improves skin complexion and appearance of acne
  • Brightens skin pigmentation and evens skin tone
  • Best used as part of the Anti-Aging Kit and Clarifying Kit


    How To Use

    Use once daily at night. For the face, apply an even layer onto the entire face and neck area and gently massage into skin. For the body, mix one pump of Replenish CX cream with a liberal amount of Luminase and apply to affected area.


    Active Ingredients

    Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, and Retinyl Acetate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Horse Chestnut Leaf Extract

    Related Items

    Anti-Aging Kit, Clarifying Kit, Body Brightening Kit, Luminase, Replenish, RR Complex

    Purchase


    RR Complex

    Benefits

    RR Complex is our "Level 3" power boost strength retinoid for deep daily exfoliation, improving fine lines & wrinkles, reducing acne, and brightening your complexion. RR Complex keeps your skin looking vibrant and young by targeting the most common signs of aging, while promoting collagen production.


  • Improves skin firmness, elasticity, texture, and skin tone
  • Improves skin complexion and appearance of acne
  • Brightens skin pigmentation and evens skin tone
  • Best used as part of the Anti-Aging Kit and Clarifying Kit, or purchased as part of the Revitalization Kit

    How To Use

    Use twice weekly. For the face, apply an even layer onto the entire face and neck area and gently massage into skin. For the body, mix one pump of RR Complex with a liberal amount of Luminase and apply to affected area.

    Active Ingredients

    Retinol, Retinyl Palmitate, and Retinyl Acetate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Horse Chestnut Leaf Extract

    Related Items

    Anti-Aging Kit, Clarifying Kit, Body Brightening Kit, Luminase, Replenish, Replenish CX

    Purchase



    When will I see results?


    You may begin to notice a brighter complexion within just a few days. Give them at least six weeks to start smoothing out fine lines. In many cases, results plateau in six months to a year, after which you might consider moving on to something more intense, such Kare's Level 2 or 3 Retinoid or a prescription product. If your skin feels comfortable before the six-month mark and you would like more dramatic results, you may consider progressing sooner


    Retinoid Tips


    Intensity too great? Reduce use to once every three days. Mild burning can be expected, however if it's too much for you, wash the retinoid off after 15 minutes. This will increase your comfort while only slightly lessening the benefits. To increase intensity, you may consider adding a retinoid serum under your cream or purchase a prescription product. We recommend Elevase Moisture Booster to hydrate and moisturize your skin while using retinoid creams. Elevase contains opti-ceramides that strengthen your skin's natural moisture barrier function.