Retinol and glycolic acid together at pH 2.3 is a serious formula, and the people who do badly with it are almost always the ones who went in nightly from day one. Two nights a week for a month. If your skin is quiet on that, go to three. There is no prize for arriving faster.
01 · Suitability
Is this the right product for you?
02 · Formulation
Key actives
| Active | What it does | Why we use it |
|---|---|---|
| RetinolRetinol | Vitamin A. Works at the surface to support the appearance of smoother, firmer skin. | The best-evidenced topical there is for the look of fine lines. It also has the best-evidenced irritation profile, which is why we pace it. |
| Glycolic acidGlycolic Acid | The smallest alpha hydroxy acid, working at the surface to refine texture and tone. | Third on the list, so it is present in earnest. It also helps what follows it absorb. |
| Gallic acidGallic Acid | An antioxidant that also supports a more even-looking tone. | It gives the formula a tone benefit on top of the resurfacing. |
03 · What to expect
Results take time
Guidance based on consistent use paired with daily SPF. Individual results vary. Not a substitute for a clinical assessment.
04 · In a routine
Where it sits
Cleanse
Evening, something plain
GlyPro Retinol Drops
2 to 4 drops, 2 nights a week to start
Moisturise
A barrier cream on top
Protect
SPF the next morning, without exception
Treatment compatibility
Guidance only. Your practitioner's advice for your specific treatment always takes precedence.
05 · Questions
Common questions
Two nights a week for the first month. If your skin is comfortable, move to three, then build from there. Some people settle at three a week permanently and get an excellent result. Nightly is the ceiling, not the goal.
Mild flaking early on is common while turnover speeds up. Drop the frequency, use a plain barrier cream, and hold. If it is stinging, red or sore rather than flaky, stop and speak to us.
No. Retinol is avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Speak to your GP or midwife about what is appropriate, and we can suggest an alternative in the meantime.
Yes, on opposite ends of the day. Vitamin C in the morning, this at night. Do not layer them in the same routine.
06 · Complete the routine



