What is the difference between Retinol and Retinoid?

Retinoids are a class of skincare ingredients derived from vitamin A. Retinol is a type of Retinoid. Retinoids, including retinol, address a variety of skincare concerns—from wrinkles to pores to radiance.

How do Retinoids work on the skin?

Retinoids support skin’s natural cell turnover process by helping shed dead cells so your skin appears smoother, brighter, and more even toned with continued use. Retinoids are also known to support the natural production of collagen, which is a naturally occurring protein that lends skin its firmness and elasticity.

How often should I use a retinoid serum?

How often you use a retinoid serum depends on the type and strength of the retinoid used. Some retinoids, including retinol, can temporarily cause visible redness or irritation to the skin, particularly at the start of use and should only be used once daily. This is why a phase-in period is often recommended: Applying most retinoid serums two to three times a week, preferably at night, for the first week or two, can give your skin a chance to acclimate. At Origins, our newest retinoid serum goes above and beyond -- Plantscription™ Active Wrinkle Correction Retinoid serum is gentle enough for use twice a day from the first day. It’s a good option for those with sensitive skin types and for first time retinoid users.

What are the best products to use with a Retinoid serum to achieve the best results?

Since some retinoids can cause dryness, we recommend always following with a moisturizer. In addition, retinoids are sensitive to sunlight, which means when exposed to UV rays, they can break down. This can photosensitize skin, making skin more susceptible to sunburn. The best—and most essential—product to use daily when using a Retinoid serum is an SPF .

What is the best way to apply a Retinoid serum without damaging or irritating skin?

There are a few ways to apply a Retinoid serum to help alleviate potential irritation. 1. Go slow and apply your Retinoid serum at night and every two to three days for the first few weeks. 2. Use the Retinol sandwich method, an application technique where you “sandwich” the retinol between two layers of moisturizer for additional hydration. When using this method, make sure to choose a moisturizer with ingredients that play nicely with Retinoids, like Peptides , and give your skin an added burst of hydration, like Hyaluronic Acid . Our favorite moisturizer for this application method is Plantscription™ Lifting + Firming Cream . 3. Choose a Retinoid serum specifically formulated to reduce the potential for visible redness and irritation, like Plantscription™ Active Wrinkle Correction Serum with Retinoid . It’s gentle enough to use day and night, for sensitive skin types and for first-time Retinoid users.

Plantscription™Active Wrinkle Correction Serum With Retinoid

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Key ingredients: Retinoid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Peptide), Anogeissus Bark Extract, Laminaria Digitata

Skin Types: Dry, Oily, Normal, Combination, Sensitive

Benefit: Stubborn Wrinkle Transformation; Firmer Skin; Gentle Enough For Am/Pm Usage And Sensitive Skin

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What It Is:
Our NEW 94% naturally-derived* Active Wrinkle Serum with Retinoid is a gentle day and night ritual for powerful, visible wrinkle transformation, and is appropriate for all skin types—including sensitive.

What It Does:
It combines the potency of a Retinoid with powerful plant actives to reduce the appearance of some of your most stubborn wrinkles. Forehead lines, smile lines, and lines around eyes start to visibly diminish in just two weeks. Plus, skin feels firmer and looks more lifted over time. The best part: it's gentle enough for day and night, for sensitive skin types and for first-time Retinoid users.

Good to Know:
94% Naturally-Derived Formula*
*Using the ISO 16128 Standard, from plant, non-petroleum mineral, and/or water sources.

Appropriate for sensitive skin
Tested on first-time Retinoid users

Highlighted Testing Results:
Reduces the appearance of three types of stubborn wrinkles in just two weeks*:
-Forehead lines
-Smile lines
-Lines around eyes

Firmer-feeling skin starting at 4 weeks**
98% said skin looked more youthful***
99% said product left skin feeling comfortable***

*Starts to visibly reduce 3 stubborn wrinkles in 2 weeks. Clinical testing on 35 women after using product for 2 weeks.
**Clinical testing on 35 women after using product for 4 weeks.
***Consumer testing on 160 women after 2 weeks.

We Formulate Without:
1,500+ ingredients in compliance with the EU's stringent regulations. In addition, we are also free of: Parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing agents, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, diethanolamine (DEA), polyethylene beads and animal ingredients (except cruelty-free honey and beeswax in select formulas). We are Vegetarian and also offer many formulas that are Vegan (free of animal-derived ingredients).

How to Use

Use AM and PM. Apply one to two pumps to clean skin. Use sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using and the week after. Do not use with other retinol products. Avoid eye area.

Ingredients

Retinoid: A derivative of Vitamin A that boosts cell turnover to diminish the look of stubborn wrinkles, and smooth skin. Gentle enough for daily and nightly use—no adjustment period needed.
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Peptide): Helps soften and smooth the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Anogeissus Bark Extract: An Origins discovery proven to help boost skin’s natural key structural components and promote skin’s youthful-looking bounce.
Laminaria Digitata A nutrient-rich algae extract that helps boost skin’s natural key building blocks for a youthful look and feel.
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Ingredients: water\aqua\eau • glycerin • butylene glycol • dicaprylyl carbonate • octyldodecanol • silica • ascorbyl glucoside • hydroxypinacolone retinoate • anogeissus leiocarpus bark extract • acetyl hexapeptide-8 • palmitoyl tripeptide-1 • palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 • palmitoyl hexapeptide-12 • glycyrrhetinic acid • laminaria digitata extract • sigesbeckia orientalis (st. paul's wort) extract • niacinamide • sodium hyaluronate • caffeine • glycine soja (soybean) seed extract • porphyridium cruentum extract • sorbitol • oryzanol • glycine soja (soybean) oil • lecithin • lauroyl lysine • ethylhexylglycerin • lauryl glucoside • myristyl glucoside • tocopherol • polyglyceryl-10 laurate • xanthan gum • sodium citrate • sodium phytate • citric acid • polyglyceryl-6 laurate • dimethyl isosorbide • polysorbate 20 • peg-8 • glyceryl polymethacrylate • sodium acrylates copolymer • carbomer • hibiscus abelmoschus extract*, illicium verum (anise) fruit/seed oil*, citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) fruit oil*, pelargonium graveolens flower oil*, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil*, citrus limon (lemon) peel oil*, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, litsea cubeba fruit oil*, citrus nobilis (mandarin orange) peel oil*, myristica fragrans (nutmeg) kernel oil*, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil*, rosa damascena flower oil • linalool • citronellol • limonene • geraniol • sodium hydroxide • phenoxyethanol • potassium sorbate * essential oil <ILNiln52145> Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.

Use AM and PM. Apply one to two pumps to clean skin. Use sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using and the week after. Do not use with other retinol products. Avoid eye area.