What the community says
Pros
- Effective 1% retinol concentration favored in anti-aging routines
- Squalane base offers hydrating properties to somewhat offset retinol dryness
- Often repurposed for chest/body use where facial sensitivity is a barrier
Cons
- Purging and intense dryness common, especially weeks 2-6
- Irritates sensitive and dry skin easily, requiring careful patch testing and limited use
- Can disrupt skin barrier if layered with multiple actives or overused
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Available on Amazon
From the threads
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r/SkincareAddictionPositive impact
2.4k pts · 98 comments
“I had some leftover TO Retinol 1% in Squalene that my face hated but I saw it suggested for chest wrinkles here and l've been using it prior to applying the patch every night.”
“I've always carried my full face skincare and SPF routine down to my chest morning and night but this I just apply on my chest.”
“if I was purchasing a product specifically for this I would have started lower but I'm a proponent of "if it doesn't work for my face it goes on my body" 😄”
r/30PlusSkinCareMentioned
28 pts · 17 comments
“I moisturize and use glycolic acid and retinol from The Ordinary.”
r/30PlusSkinCareMentioned
5 pts · 9 comments
“PM regimen: facewash, Paula's Choice 2% BHA, **1% retinol in squalane by The Ordinary**, **vaseline** (which I've found to be a helpful occlusive in the past).”
“The SANA Soy Milk Aging All-In-One Gel seems to have some trace amounts of retinol - I could start using higher retinol % products?”