Beauty
Its worth the hype.
I cannot stop watchingFrench pharmacy hauls on TikTok.
It comes in an iconic blue and white tube, and everyone who uses it has theglowiestskin.
On TikTok, creator@glowwithavashowed it off as part of a haul following a Parisian vacation.
With that, me and my dry, flaky face were sold.
Even though I didnt fly to Paris, I was still able to get my hands on a tube.
Because its so effective, its considered one of the countrys best beauty secrets.
Marisa Garshick, M.D., FAAD.
All you have to do is apply a small amount all over your face.
According to Garshick, this consistency is supposed to help enhance penetration into your skin.
The grease was greasing, for sure, but I kind of liked how it felt medicinal and moisturizing.
This, I thought, was the magical retinol effect that everyone gushes about on social media.
Theres definitely a reason A313 makes it into every French pharmacy haul.
Studies referenced:
Bjerke, DL.
Kafi, R. (2007).Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol).
(2017).Why Topical Retinoids Are Mainstay of Therapy for Acne.
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Zasada, M. (2019).Retinoids: active molecules influencing skin structure formation in cosmetic and dermatological treatments.
Sources:
Dr. Marisa Garshick, M.D., FAAD, board-certified dermatologist
This article was originally published onOct.
