- It is the golden component of the beauty industry. Retinol, one of the most active ingredients in skin care, has a well-deserved reputation for reversing genetic signs of aging.
- Retinol, a type of vitamin A. It activates skin care ingredients, but when exposed to sunlight, retinol molecules break down and lose their strength. For this reason, it is always recommended to be used with a cream containing a high amount of sunscreen.
- What does it do?
Retinol primarily slows down the aging process of the skin. This is very important, because from the age of 30, cell renewal decreases. The slowing down of the renewal speed of the cells causes the wrinkles to increase and our faces to look dull and dry. Retinol helps bring this process back to normal. Our skin uses vitamin A in the regeneration process. Retinoid receptors are proteins found naturally in the skin. These receptors transport vitamin A derivatives to skin cells and trigger collagen production.
Also,
- It increases the amount of collagen in the skin.
- It tightens the skin.
- Smoothing.
- It reduces the appearance of dark spots.
- Used in acne and blackhead treatment.
- Helps to remove fine lines and wrinkles.
Why should it be used?
- Retinol accelerates the self-renewal process as it helps to trigger the collagen and elastin production of the skin. Research shows that vitamin A derivatives have the effect of thickening the skin. For this reason, the skin gains a better structure, that is, the skin quality increases.
How should it be used?
- Everyone’s skin reacts differently to retinol. Some people may experience temporary redness, peeling, and tenderness. The way retinol is used depends on the type of your skin and the amount of retinol in the cream you use. You should use your skin to get used to retinol.
