The Retinol Start Map
A 12-week plan to start retinol calmly, with a clear next step for every 'is this normal?' moment.
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What you'll be able to do
- Know exactly how many nights a week to use retinol, every week for 12 weeks.
- Tell normal adjustment from 'stop now' in under a minute.
- Tell a purge from a reaction.
- Keep using your vitamin C, niacinamide and favourite hydrators, in the right order.
- Walk into a pharmacy or dermatology appointment with your history on one page.
Inside the PDF
How it's different
| Retinol Start Map | Influencer advice | Ingredient-scoring apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tells you what to do this week | ✓ | Sometimes | ✗ |
| Says what to do when it stings or purges | ✓ (5 flowcharts) | Rarely | ✗ |
| Sources you can click | ✓ | Rarely | Sometimes |
| Sponsored or ranked products | ✗ | Often | Sometimes |
| Scores | ✗ | — | ✓ |
FAQ
Is this medical advice?
No. It's an educational guide that organises well-sourced, conservative defaults. It doesn't diagnose or treat. Follow your labels and your prescriber, and see a professional if your skin reacts badly.
Which retinol should I buy?
The map shows you how to choose (type, strength, format) and gives examples by category from many countries. It never ranks products and has no affiliate links.
I'm in the EU. Does the 0.3% limit matter?
It means face cosmetics sold in the EU contain at most 0.3% retinol (from November 2025 for new products, May 2027 for all). That's plenty for most people; the map explains it, and what it doesn't cover (retinal).
I use tretinoin / adapalene / isotretinoin. Is this for me?
Not as a dosing plan; your prescriber leads. Worksheet 4 can help you prepare for appointments.
Can I use it while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Don't start retinoids then; ask your doctor, midwife or pharmacist.
What do I get, and how?
A PDF (26 pages) plus editable worksheets, delivered instantly after checkout and by email. Print it or fill it in on screen. Each guide is $9.99. Both guides together are $14.99 instead of $19.98 (save 25%), delivered as two PDFs.
If the map didn't help you, email enos0824@gmail.com within 14 days of purchase and we'll refund you. No forms, no proof.
Educational guide. Not medical advice. Not for use during pregnancy or alongside prescription retinoids without your prescriber's OK.
Pages from the PDF
Three pages from the PDF. The rest of the guide stays in the file.
