Three physician-developed essentials. Visible renewal in 12 weeks.

A streamlined clinical regimen centered on Retinol RX 0.5%, paired with gentle antioxidant cleansing and ceramide-peptide hydration to visibly improve rough texture, uneven tone, dullness, visible pores, fine lines and loss of firmness.

Designed for skin changing with age, hormonal shifts, environmental stress, GLP-1 use or significant weight loss.

Includes: Soothing Antioxidant Cleanser, Retinol RX 0.5% and Age Delay Moisturizer.

Three Products. One Clear Objective: Visibly Renewed Skin.

The Essential Protocol™ removes the guesswork from a results-driven skincare routine.

Three physician-developed formulas work together in a disciplined daily regimen: cleanse without stripping, correct with clinically evaluated retinol and replenish the hydration and lipids needed to keep skin comfortable, resilient and consistent with treatment.

By week 12, skin can appear smoother, brighter, more even and refined—with softened visible lines, improved hydration and a firmer, more vibrant appearance.

No ten-step routine. No collection of competing actives. Just three purposeful formulas selected to work together.

Who It’s For

The Essential Protocol is designed for skin experiencing:

• Rough or uneven texture
• Dullness and loss of radiance
• Fine lines and early loss of firmness
• Enlarged or more visible pores
• Uneven tone and discoloration
• Breakouts and post-blemish marks
• Dryness or reduced barrier resilience
• Changes associated with perimenopause or menopause
• A drier, duller or more depleted appearance during GLP-1 use or significant weight loss
• An overcomplicated routine that is no longer delivering visible results

It is also an ideal introduction to physician-developed skincare for anyone beginning retinol or returning to it after sensitivity.

The Three-Step Protocol

1. Soothing Antioxidant Cleanser

A gentle daily cleanser that removes makeup, sunscreen, excess oil and impurities without leaving skin stripped or tight. It prepares the skin for treatment while supporting comfort and hydration.

2. Retinol RX 0.5%

The corrective step—and the engine of the protocol.

This physician-developed all-trans-retinol formula is designed to improve the appearance of fine lines, uneven texture, visible pores, blemishes, discoloration and loss of firmness while supporting better tolerability and consistent use.

3. Age Delay Moisturizer

A concentrated moisturizer formulated with biomimetic ceramides, peptides, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and essential lipids. It replenishes hydration, supports barrier function and helps skin appear smoother, firmer and more supple.

Why the Protocol Works

Visible renewal requires more than one active ingredient.

The cleanser prepares the skin without unnecessary stripping. Retinol RX 0.5% drives visible correction and renewal. Age Delay Moisturizer supplies the hydration and barrier support needed to maintain comfort and remain consistent with treatment.

Each formula has a defined purpose. Together, they create a complete daily regimen designed to transform the visible appearance of the skin over 12 weeks.

Clinical Evidence

Retinol RX 0.5% is supported by randomized, double-blind clinical research comparing sustained-release retinol formulations with corresponding concentrations of prescription tretinoin.

After 12 weeks, retinol produced significant visible improvements in photodamage, fine and coarse lines, brightness, mottled pigmentation and rough texture, with favorable tolerability.

The 12-week clinical evidence applies specifically to Retinol RX 0.5%, one component of The Essential Protocol. Individual results vary.

How to Use

Morning

1. Cleanse with Soothing Antioxidant Cleanser.
2. Apply Age Delay Moisturizer.
3. Finish with broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher.

Evening

1. Cleanse and allow the skin to dry completely.
2. Apply 3–5 drops of Retinol RX 0.5%. Begin two to three evenings per week and increase gradually as tolerated.
3. Follow with Age Delay Moisturizer.

Daily sunscreen is essential while using retinol.

Three Essentials. Twelve Weeks. Visibly Renewed Skin.

The Essential Protocol™
Physician-developed skincare, reduced to what delivers results.