Retinol is an extremely popular face care product. It is valued by many people. It reduces wrinkles and firms the skin. It also helps to treat acne even in adults.
What is retinol? It is nothing but a derivative of vitamin A. It has similar properties to vitamin A, so in addition to treating acne and rejuvenating the skin, it actively removes blemishes. What do you need to know before you use it?
Retinol is undoubtedly the discovery of recent years. Many cosmetics today contain its admixture. It is used especially in lifting cosmetics and those designed for problematic skin. As with any skin care product that has a strong effect, you should be careful when using it
Before you use retinol, it’s worth knowing that this active ingredient is generally not allergenic to the skin. However, it can irritate it, especially if there are abrasions or open wounds, such as after eczema. If you have extremely sensitive skin or suffer from atopic dermatitis, it is worth handling this agent with extreme caution. It may cause redness, excessive peeling or itching. P
hen using retinol, one should also bear in mind that its doses should be systematically increased. Then the possibility of irritation decreases almost to zero. So retinol is suitable for every skin type, but moderation and so called skin familiarization with this product are important.
Not so long ago it was believed that retinol can not be used in summer because in combination with sunlight it can, instead of reducing blemishes on the skin, additionally create them. According to the latest research, it has no photosensitizing or phototoxic effect. Therefore, it can be used in summer as well as in winter without any resistance.
Unfortunately, no. To see the desired results, you need to wait even a few weeks. And after the treatment, in the case of acne or removal of discoloration, you should not stop using cosmetics with this ingredient. It is only worth reducing the dose. After stopping the use of retinol, the original condition of the skin can return even after six months.
Retinol is generally considered to help fight acne, as well as stop the aging process and significantly reduces wrinkles. Thanks to it, new cells are produced, so after using preparations with retinol, the skin looks not only younger, but also healthier. Moreover, this agent tightens the skin and restores its natural glow, and on top of that, it reduces discoloration.
Before you purchase the product of your choice, don’t just suggest the opinion of loved ones or beauty bloggers. First of all, check the composition. Real retinol is a derivative of vitamin A. Only this preparation is really effective and works wonders. Unfortunately, in many cosmetics we can find a small deception and instead of vitamin A are cleverly placed chemical compounds. In the composition they will be described as retinoids and what is important, they can strongly irritate the skin. In good creams you should look for the word retinol, only in this way will be described the real product and only it will really help your skin.
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