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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RETINOL FOR SKIN CARE

04-28-2022
ALLY - RN, BSCN

Retinol was first developed in the 1970s for acne treatment. As we became more familiar with it, skin care experts started to see it had a positive impact on hyperpigmentation and eliminating wrinkles. Today, retinol is an essential ingredient in skin care products.

WHAT EXACTLY IS RETINOL?

Retinol is made from Vitamin A. This essential vitamin is important for skin health, among other benefits such as:

  • Improved eye health
  • Better reproductive health
  • Strengthened immune system
  • Improved organ function

Retinol comes as a liquid serum, gel, or cream. You can apply it yourself to experience all its excellent health benefits, especially when it comes to skin health. It’s beneficial for your skin because it penetrates the first layers of your skin to get deeper and give lasting results.

HOW DOES RETINOL PROMOTE SKIN HEALTH?

The main benefit of retinol is that it prevents the breakdown of collagen. When collagen breaks down, especially in your face, it can cause your skin to lose elasticity, leading to fine lines and wrinkles. 

Retinol not only prevents the breakdown of collagen but stimulates new collagen and elastin growth. It thickens the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin) through increased cell turnover. Retinol can also reduce the appearance of pimples and acne, and even reduce acne-related scarring.

TOP TIPS FOR NEW RETINOL USERS

If you’re new to retinol, there are some important tips you should know. It’s important to always consult a skin care professional if you’re looking to change your routine. 

Work Your Way Up

Start with a low dose of retinol, around 0.3-0.5%. Only use it at night and gradually increase your usage. Think about it like a pyramid:

  • Use 1 night a week for 1 week
  • Use 2 nights a week for 2 weeks
  • Use 3 nights a week for 3 weeks
  • Use 4 nights a week for 4 weeks

And gradually work your way up to using retinol every night.

Remember Your Sunscreen

If you’re exposed to the sun for too long, retinol won’t help give you the results you’re looking for. Make sure you use at least SPF-30 rated sunscreen every day in addition to your retinol and daily moisturizer. 

You can also try cutting your retinol into your nighttime moisturizer. Use half a pump of retinol and mix it into your normal moisturizer and apply it to your face.

Avoid Mixing

Avoid mixing retinol with alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acids (AHAs and BHAs). This can lead to skin irritation and redness. You may be able to use AHAs/BHAs in the morning and retinol at night, or on alternate days. If you’re planning to mix AHAs/BHAs with retinol, consult a skin care professional first. 

You should also avoid mixing retinol with vitamin C and never use it alongside benzoyl peroxide products.

Apply on Dry

Make sure your skin is completely dry before applying retinol. If your skin is too wet, it might absorb the retinol too well and could cause irritation. 

Avoid While Pregnant

Using retinol during pregnancy is not recommended. There are other skincare options for pregnant women that account for bodily and hormonal changes.

Be Patient

When you first start using retinol, you may notice some dryness, irritation, flaking, peeling, and tingling. This is common and happens because you are re-training your skin cells to regenerate faster and look tighter and more youthful. You may also experience some breakouts. 

People typically see results within 3-6 months of starting retinol, so be patient, it’s worth it!

YOUR PERFECT SKIN CARE ROUTINE

You might be wondering what your skincare routine should look like. Your skin is unique, and a skin care consult can help you unlock its true potential and help you feel younger, healthier, and even more gorgeous than you already are. 

To get you started, here is a basic skincare routine incorporating retinol.

Morning

Your morning routine should look something like this:

  • Cleanse
  • Tone
  • Eye cream
  • Vitamin C serum
  • Hyaluronic acid gel
  • Moisturize
  • Add SPF

Evening

Your evening routine, incorporating retinol, should look like:

  • Cleanse
  • Tone
  • Eye cream
  • Retinol 
  • DERMA V
  • Moisturize

OWN YOUR SKIN HEALTH

Retinol could be an option for you if you’re looking for healthier, more youthful-looking skin. Before trying retinol on your own, consult a skin care professional. We’re highly trained to give you the ideal advice to help you reach your skin care goals. Whether it’s getting advice on your skin care routine, chemical peels, or getting a consultation on botox and dysport, we’re here to make you shine.

Advanced Nurse Injector

At Aisthetikos, we believe aesthetic medicine should be thoughtful, ethical, and deeply personal. Our goal has never been to create the busiest clinic. We’ve worked hard to build one of the most trusted. Every consultation, every treatment, and every patient interaction is rooted in education, honesty, and natural results.

We believe the best patient experiences come from teams who genuinely love where they work. We’re hoping to welcome someone who’s looking for more than their next position. Someone who wants to find a long-term home where they can continue to grow, build meaningful patient relationships, and become an integral part of our team.

As southern Alberta’s largest biostimator clinic we’re looking for an experienced Nurse Injector who shares those values and is excited to join a collaborative team that genuinely loves what we do.

About You
You believe great results begin with great consultations.

You’re confident in your injecting skills, but you’re never done learning. You value integrity over trends, relationships over transactions, and long-term patient trust over quick sales.

You enjoy collaborating with teammates, appreciate constructive feedback, and love celebrating each other’s successes. You’re self-motivated, dependable, and excited to contribute to a positive clinic culture.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive aesthetic consultations
  • Develop customized treatment plans that prioritize natural, balanced results
  • Perform injectable treatments including neuromodulators, dermal fillers, biostimulators, and other advanced injectable procedures
  • Provide exceptional patient education and follow-up care
  • Maintain thorough and accurate medical documentation
  • Collaborate closely with our team of nurse injectors and medical aestheticians to deliver an exceptional patient experience
  • Build and nurture long-term patient relationships
  • Create authentic educational content for your professional Instagram account
  • Continue developing your knowledge through ongoing education and advanced training

Qualifications

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Minimum 2 years experience as an aesthetic Nurse Injector
  • Advanced knowledge of facial anatomy
  • Experience treating with a variety of neuromodulators, fillers, and biostimulators
  • Independently perform treatments with cannula proficiency
  • Strong consultation and communication skills
  • Excellent clinical judgment and attention to detail
  • Passion for providing ethical, patient-centered care
  • Experience building and maintaining a loyal patient base is considered an asset

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Culture matters.

We’re incredibly intentional about creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. We support one another, celebrate wins together, and believe that investing in our team is one of the best investments we can make.

Here’s what you’ll find at Aisthetikos:

  • A beautiful, modern clinic in the heart of Marda Loop
  • An established and trusted brand with a loyal, growing patient community
  • Strong marketing support to help you grow your practice and personal brand
  • Practice management software with systems designed to make your day run smoothly
  • Collaboration with an experienced, highly skilled team
  • Regular mentorship and clinical support
  • Opportunities for advanced education, conferences, and ongoing professional development
  • A workplace built around teamwork, not competition
  • Staff pricing on treatments and skincare
  • Wellness initiatives and team events
  • Competitive hourly compensation plus a performance-based KPI bonus program
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients every single day
  • And of course, our beloved clinic cat, Linda, who takes her role as Patient Comfort Liaison very seriously.

Position: Part-Time with the potential to grow into additional hours for the right candidate.

Schedule

  • Primarily daytime shifts
  • Some evenings (until 7:30 PM) and weekends as needed
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