PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin

Name: PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin
Brand: PCA Skin
Price: 118.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£118.00

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Size: 28g

28g

Evening Only – Use 2-3 times per week initially, building to nightly as tolerated

Cleanse skin thoroughly and pat dry
Apply a pea-sized amount evenly over the face, avoiding the eye area
Allow to absorb fully before applying moisturiser
Follow with SPF 30+ every morning (retinol increases sun sensitivity)

Pro Tips

Start with 2 nights per week for the first 2 weeks, then gradually increase frequency
If you experience any sensitivity, reduce frequency and allow skin to adjust
Can be layered under a hydrating moisturiser for added comfort
Avoid using alongside other active exfoliants (AHAs/BHAs) on the same evening

Pregnancy Safety

This product contains retinol and is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Consult your healthcare provider before use if pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing

✓ Gentle Retinol for Sensitive Skin | ✓ Calms the Look of Redness With InflaShield | ✓ Ideal First Retinol

PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin is a gentle night-time retinol formulated specifically for sensitive complexions, renewing skin overnight without the sting. Potent yet gentle retinol encourages cell turnover to minimise the look of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture while soothing ingredients calm redness, making it the retinol for sensitive skin and the ideal starting point for anyone new to vitamin A.

Retinol (vitamin A) promotes a clearer, more even-looking complexion, and here it is balanced with ingredients chosen to keep reactive skin comfortable. Niacinamide, a calming antioxidant, helps maintain hydration and reduces the look of redness and sallowness; InflaShield, a patented cosmetic ingredient, is shown to calm the low-level irritation that contributes to visible ageing; and hexylresorcinol helps even skin tone and calm the skin. The base also contains ceramide NP, panthenol and oat kernel extract, which is why PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin suits complexions that have struggled with retinol before.

Visible Results Users Love

Smoother-looking skin and softened fine lines
Calmer-looking skin with less visible redness
A more even skin tone
Refined, more even texture
Renewed, glowing-looking skin each morning

Why This Beats a Standard Retinol

Made for sensitive skin - PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin is formulated to renew without irritation
InflaShield and niacinamide calm the look of redness while the retinol works
Hexylresorcinol helps even out tone at the same time
A gradual twice-a-week start lets reactive skin acclimatise
Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, says PCA Skin

Best For

Sensitive and redness-prone skin
First-time retinol users
Anyone who has found other retinols irritating
Fine lines, wrinkles and uneven texture
Uneven, sallow-looking tone

Choose PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin if you want the benefits of retinol but your skin colours up or stings easily; once you are comfortable, Intensive Age Refining Treatment is the step up.

Becci's clients with sensitive skin often tell her they have been put off retinol for good, and as an aesthetics nurse with more than two decades in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics she prefers honest, realistic advice about what their skin can handle. PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin is the retinol she recommends to them first, because it was built for reactive complexions and pairs vitamin A with calming InflaShield and niacinamide from the start.

Size: 28g

FAQS

Is PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin good for redness-prone skin? +

It was designed with that skin in mind. PCA Skin formulated it specifically for sensitive complexions, and alongside the retinol it uses InflaShield and niacinamide to calm the look of redness and even skin tone.

Is this a good first retinol? +

Yes. PCA Skin calls it the ideal starting point for those new to retinol, for anyone with sensitive skin and for anyone who wants to use retinol without irritation.

How often should I use it? +

PCA Skin advises using it in the evening twice a week at first, then every other night, then each evening or as tolerated. Follow with moisturiser and wear SPF every day.

What is InflaShield? +

InflaShield is a patented cosmetic ingredient that PCA Skin describes as shown to reduce the low-level, sub-clinical irritation that contributes to visible ageing - a key reason this retinol suits reactive skin.

What is the difference between this and Intensive Age Refining Treatment? +

Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin is the gentle, sensitive-skin option with InflaShield and hexylresorcinol for redness and tone. Intensive Age Refining Treatment carries 0.5% pure retinol with OmniSome delivery for a stronger focus on lines and firmness - the natural next step once your skin is comfortable.

Can I use PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin with vitamin C or exfoliating acids? +

Vitamin C fits well in the morning under SPF, with retinol in the evening. Keep exfoliating acids to different nights from your retinol, especially while sensitive skin is adjusting.

Why does the label mention my vitamin A intake? +

PCA Skin's UK listing carries the reminder: contains vitamin A, consider your daily intake before use. It refers to your total vitamin A from all sources, including supplements and other skincare, so factor those in.

Do I need SPF while using it? +

Yes. PCA Skin notes it is important to wear a broad-spectrum SPF during the day when using this product at night, because retinol is sun sensitising.

Can I use PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin during pregnancy or while breastfeeding? +

It contains vitamin A, and PCA Skin's UK label asks you to consider your daily vitamin A intake before use. Most clinicians advise avoiding vitamin A while pregnant or breastfeeding, so please stop using it and speak to your midwife or GP. PCA Skin ExLinea Pro Peptide Serum and Dual Action Redness Relief contain no vitamin A and are same-brand alternatives to discuss with them for this time.

PCA Skin Retinol Treatment for Sensitive Skin