FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY: Retinol & Alternatives for Dark Spots, Sensitive Skin & Brown Skin | Five Minute Friday

Retinol delivers results — but for many women, it also brings redness, peeling, and irritation.

In this Five Minute Friday, I’m sharing gentler alternatives like bakuchiol and hydroxytyrosol — elegant options that smooth, brighten, and protect without the harsh side effects.

🌑 Why these alternatives matter for brown skin.

✨ How they support glow without irritation.

💡 Tips for using them effectively.

Comment below: Have you tried bakuchiol, or are you still sticking with retinol?

Until next time, keep it polished, keep it timeless.

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F82 Green Retinol (beginner) https://us.olivetreepeople.com/products/f82-green-retinol-face-elixir?_pos=1&_sid=0c5f4cbee&_ss=r&referral=iamsamanthabraham

F87 Kahai Elixir https://us.olivetreepeople.com/products/f87-corrective-kahai-elixir?referral=iamsamanthabraham

F65 Midnight Elixir (advanced and pairs well with F59 - Botox in a bottle) https://us.olivetreepeople.com/products/f65-hydroxytyrosol-corrective-midnight-elixir?referral=iamsamanthabraham

Differin Adapalene Gel

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