CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum for Post Acne Marks with Niacinamide & Licorice Root Extract

Start once or twice a week at night on clean, dry skin. After 2 weeks with no irritation, increase to every other night, then gradually to nightly. Always follow with a moisturiser. Avoid using AHA or BHA products on the same night as retinol when starting out.

Yes — non-negotiable. Retinol increases photosensitivity. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every morning, even on cloudy days. UV exposure also undoes the anti-aging and brightening benefits that retinol has built up, so SPF protects both your skin and your results.

Retinal (retinaldehyde) is one conversion step closer to retinoic acid than retinol, making it approximately 11x more potent. It delivers faster firming, pore-minimising, and brightening results with less irritation than prescription retinoids.

Retinal shows texture and pore refinement improvements within 4 weeks. Standard retinol typically takes 8–12 weeks before fine line changes are visible. Full anti-aging benefits develop over 3–6 months of consistent nightly use. Patience and daily SPF are the foundations of success.

Yes. Retinol increases cell turnover to unclog pores and fade post-acne marks. CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum uses encapsulated retinol alongside licorice root extract and niacinamide specifically to target post-acne hyperpigmentation and repair the skin barrier.