Versed’s Retinol Body Lotion Is Dermatologist-Approved

If you were (arbitrarily) forced to stick to just one skin care ingredient for the rest of your life, the choice is easy: retinol. It has the most benefits packed into one ingredient, and it’s the only one with FDA approval for its anti-aging properties. It’s beyond commonplace for its inclusion in skin care routines, but retinol can also amp up your body care routine. I spoke to dermatologist Dr. Rachel Nazarian, MD, FAAD, to understand how the ingredient works south of your neck and for a product recommendation. She shared a few worthwhile recommendations, and her top pick is the incredibly affordable Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Body Lotion. 

Versed Press Restart Gentle Retinol Body Lotion

“Retinols are an incredible tool for skin improvement as the body ages. It can influence our skin cells to increase collagen, improve texture and pigment irregularities, and even improve the overall health of your skin by regulating cell turnover,” Dr. Nazarian tells InStyle. 

Versed’s body lotion is her go-to because it uses encapsulated retinol. That means it can deliver its two pronged approach to wrinkles without irritation. The first way it deals with wrinkles is by “upregulating collagen production, making skin thicker, thereby improving youthfulness and plumpness and ultimately minimizing the depth of wrinkles,” Dr. Nazarian explains. The other way it tackles wrinkles is by increasing the rate at which your skin cells renew, thereby “piling up and making skin look dull.” Instead, retinol “smooths out the skin surface, which also decreases the appearance of wrinkles.” That is a lot to pack into any product, especially an $18 one. 

Cosmedix A-Lift Overnight Vitamin A Body Treatment

Another one of Dr. Nazarian’s recommendations is Cosmedix’s A-Lift Overnight Vitamin A Body Treatment. Thanks to the inclusion of caffeine, she says it’s an apt choice for people dealing with “puffiness and laxity.” 

Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment

Another affordable product Dr. Nazarian recommends is Paula’s Choice’s Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment, thanks to a formula that includes panthenol and vitamin C. The former is soothing and improves skin health, while the latter boosts radiance. 

There you have it—you can keep the skin on your body as radiant and ageless as your face with one of these derm-approved retinol body lotions. You’re welcome.