Now that the holiday season as officially kicked off, it can be a busy and stressful time of year. I tend to focus on all of the things I need to do to make the holidays happy for everyone else, but what I forget it to do, is take care of the simple things for myself. Whether it’s a quiet night by the fire with a good book or simply stopping to meditate or stretch, we all need to take a moment and practice self-care. Part of that self-care is our skincare routine, especially with the winter months wreaking havoc on our skin. I recently learned about Beverly Hills MD’s Activated Retinol Overnight Treatment, which is changing the game when it comes to retinol-based products.

* Complimentary product received for review.

Many people are reluctant to try products containing retinol since it has a reputation for over-drying skin and leaving it red and raw—the Beverly Hills MD Activated Retinol Overnight Treatment is definitely different. Celebrity plastic surgeons Dr. John Layke and Dr. Payman Danielpour are the creators of the Beverly Hills MD line of products, which were designed for the most common complaints from aging to thinning eyebrows.

Beverly Hills MD Activated Retinol Overnight Treatment uses the latest micro-encapsulation technology, which actually penetrates much deeper and prevents dryness, downtime, peeling and redness. Before using this product, I was experiencing a few very annoying dry patches that were itchy and uncomfortable. Those patches are gone and my skin feels so smooth and healthy. I’m ready for the holidays!

One of the huge pain points I’ve had with overnight treatments is that they usually are so thick and smell kind of funky. That is not the case with this product. This powerful gel-serum solution goes to work while you sleep. By supporting your natural cell turnover, circulation, and collagen processes, the advanced formula works to soften the look of lines and crow’s feet, reduce the appearance of dark spots, tighten loose skin and give you a more sculpted look. It feels light and refreshing on your skin as well, which I love. The smell is also minimal and quite pleasant. It makes me feel like I just had a spa treatment.

Activated Retinol Overnight Treatment was created using some key ingredients, which include:

* Microencapsulated retinol: a revolutionary ultra-penetrative ingredient that targets signs of aging more effectively than ordinary retinol, yet is specially formulated to work without drying or irritating the skin’s surface.

* Ceramide NP: a powerful lipid blend that supports the skin’s protective barrier.

* Botanimoist AMS: a naturally-derived saccharide complex that’s shown to increase skin hydration by an astonishing 88%.

* Avena Sativa Kernel Extract: helpssoothe, nourish, and moisturize aging skin, for a visibly healthier, more youthful appearance.

To get the maximum results, simply apply one to two pumps of serum to your face (and don’t forget your neck) every night after cleansing. Once the serum has fully soaked into your skin, you can apply your other nighttime products as usual. An important note—since this formula is designed to support cell turnover, you should always apply a quality mineral SPF the following morning to protect the fresh layer of skin underneath. Protect that beautiful skin!

You can purchase the Activated Retinol Overnight Treatment at the company’s website. To learn more about the company and its products, you can also follow Beverly Hills MD on Facebook and Twitter.

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