My skin has been through it recently. Fall and winter haven’t been so friendly, and my face ended up with rosacea flares, eczema patches, and raw, chapped spots around my mouth—really fun stuff. All of the above led me to stop using my prescription-strength retinol (which I had been using since I was 12 years old) in an attempt to get my skin barrier back to a strong baseline.
About five months into my experiment, my skin actually became happier, more balanced, and so much more hydrated. Now this isn’t to bash on retinol; I recommend the ingredient to so many people, but I am someone with hyper-sensitive skin, and frankly, my skin is thriving without it. But! I am simultaneously coming up on 30, and I don’t plan on getting Botox any time soon. That’s where Dr. Barbara Sturm’s brand new Peptide Serum has swooped in to revamp my skincare routine.
