The Best Alternatives If Retinol Is Too Harsh for Your Skin

Niacinamide

Like retinol, niacinimide helps smooth skin and decrease the appearance of pores, but without the harshness. “Niacinimide boosts the hydrating ability of moisturizer, so look for it as an ingredient in moisturizer if you’re looking for hydration, or as an ingredient in an anti-aging serum,” says Dr. Loss.

“What we’re looking to do with retinoids is not only make skin healthier, but also treat dryness, dullness, thinness and wrinkling—and oftentimes that is correlating with the fact that our estrogen is starting to take a dive,” adds Dr. Clark-Loeser. “You’re trying to recreate that environment of younger, healthier skin, so with more moisture, all those things do improve. I like Biopelle Emepelle Serum ($175), it’s very gentle and utilizes MEP technology, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and vitamins C and E, and ferulic acid.”

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