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Looking to learn more about holistic skincare, herbalism, and whole-body vitality? Tune in for expert advice, tips, and interviews with experts in the field. We cover everything from the science of the skin and natural skincare ingredients to lifestyle shifts that connect us more deeply to our natural environment, to how your natural vibrant beauty can shine brightly through your skin.
84. Natural Retinol Alternatives: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What I Recommend
Skin | Earth | Vitality
39 minutes
3 days ago
84. Natural Retinol Alternatives: What’s Real, What’s Hype, and What I Recommend
Today’s episode is part two of the vitamin A mini-series. Last week we talked about retinoids, what they do, how they interact with the skin, and why they can be so destabilizing from a corneotherapy and vitalist perspective.
This week, we’re shifting into something more exciting:retinoid alternatives that actually support the skin, not override it.
If you've ever wondered:
“What should I use if I don’t want to thin my barrier?”
"Is bakuchiol actually a natural retinol?”
“What ingredients mimic the benefits of retinoids without the irritation?”
“Is tallow really ‘nature’s retinol’?”
…this episode is for you.
🛒 Products Mentioned in Today’s Episode (From My Shop)
Here’s everything discussed that you can find at stratumaesthetics.com:
Laurel Skin
Unburden Serum (Product of the Month)
Live Botanicals
Solar Return Serum (moth bean extract, plant peptides, antioxidants)
Oasis Enzyme Mask (papaya + cranberry enzymes)
Blissoma
Smooth A+ Serum (niacinamide, carrot juice / provitamin A)
✨ If you want personalized support
You can browse all curated products + learn more about my holistic skincare philosophy at:
👉 stratumaesthetics.com
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Skin | Earth | Vitality
Looking to learn more about holistic skincare, herbalism, and whole-body vitality? Tune in for expert advice, tips, and interviews with experts in the field. We cover everything from the science of the skin and natural skincare ingredients to lifestyle shifts that connect us more deeply to our natural environment, to how your natural vibrant beauty can shine brightly through your skin.
