Mary Kay Clinical Solutions® Retinol 0.5 Set | Mary Kay (original) (raw)

When using a high-concentration retinol product, it is important to gradually establish skin tolerance, also referred to as "retinization," before advancing to more frequent usage. If you are a first-time user of pure retinol,* Mary Kay’s gentle retinization process (below) is recommended for you.

During the retinization process, Mary Kay recommends avoiding physical and chemical exfoliation products, acne products and products with high concentrations of vitamin C since they may contribute to temporary dryness or irritation.

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Apply _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Retinol 0.5 1x per week on the same night, diluted with _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Calm + Restore Facial Milk.

Directions: In the evening, cleanse skin and wait approximately five to ten minutes. Mix a pea-sized amount (one pump) of _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Retinol 0.5 with one pump of _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Calm + Restore Facial Milk. Apply mixture to forehead, cheeks, nose and chin in an upward, outward motion, avoiding the eye area. Allow for full absorption before applying other skin care products. _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Calm Restore Facial Milk can also be used throughout the day and week as needed to relieve skin. Use sunscreen during the day.

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Apply _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Retinol 0.5 1x per week on the same night, followed by _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_™ Calm + Restore Facial Milk.

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Apply _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Retinol 0.5 2x per week, followed by _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Calm Restore Facial Milk, as needed.

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Apply _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Retinol 0.5 3x – 5x per week, followed by _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Calm Restore Facial Milk, as needed.

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Continued benefits come with continued usage. Usage frequency of _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Retinol 0.5 is based on skin tolerance. Once skin is retinized, product may be used as often as every evening, followed by _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Calm + Restore Facial Milk as needed.

Click here to learn more about retinol’s compatibility with other ingredients and _Mary Kay_® products and to find out if retinol is right for you. Do not use _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Retinol 0.5 if you are pregnant, lactating or planning to become pregnant.

*_TimeWise Repair_® products do not contain pure retinol. _TimeWise Repair_® products contain an encapsulated, controlled-release retinol that’s not designed to retinize your skin. If _TimeWise Repair_® products are your only source for retinol, Mary Kay recommends following the retinization process to help skin adjust to the potency of the high concentration retinol found in _Mary Kay Clinical Solutions_® Retinol 0.5.