For years we know that retinoic acid is the gold standard for photoaging and skin improvement. With that said, we often experience redness, flaking and irritation when using a retinoid.  Maybe not anymore!!!  Try this,  massage 3 drops of a natural oil (squalane) into clean, dry skin first.  Allow this to absorb and then massage your pea-sized amount of retina-A over it.  It is said that the natural lipid of squalane will “wick” the retinoid deep into the skin without the unnecessary irritation often associated with the medication