Retinol sounds like the answer to every oily-skin prayer until your face starts flaking on day three. Here's the truth about using retinol serum for oily sensitive skin — what actually works, what to avoid, and how to build a routine that doesn't leave you red and regretful.
You've probably seen the Reddit threads — half the comments say 'just use tretinoin' and the other half say 'you'll destroy your barrier.' Here's the honest, nuanced take on retinol for sensitive skin, with what actually works and what the community really thinks.
Retinol sounds intimidating when you have sensitive skin. The word alone conjures red, peeling faces. But CeraVe built their retinol line specifically for reactive skin — and after sorting through what actually works versus what just sounds good on a label, here's the honest breakdown you need before you click Add to Cart.
