Retinol - What are the Benefits?

If you are over 30 and want to look after your skin, retinol can help. It first came on the market in 1970s and was used as a treatment for acne sufferers. What it essentially does is promotes cell turnover in our skin that then prevents clogged pores. This reduces blemishes while also complementing other aspects of your skin care routine by improving the way other products penetrate the skin.

It promotes your overall skincare routine and maximizes the results. Retinol can also make your skin look and feel softer and smoother, while giving it a radiant glow. It fills out lines and wrinkles and improves the production of collagen.

Benefits of retinol

1.Prevents wrinkles as well as smoothing out existing fine lines.

2.Brightens dull skin.

3.Regulates oily skin.

4.Helps to fade dark age spots, sunspots, and hyperpigmentation, and generally evens your complexion.

5.Clears up acne by cleaning out pores, clearing skin, and preventing further outbreaks.

6. Increases collagen and promotes elasticity in the skin, giving it a more youthful appearance.

Side effects of Retinol

Since it is a very powerful ingredient, it can cause the skin to redden or peel if it is incorporated into your skincare routine too fast or too often. Flakiness, dryness, and more breakouts may occur when it is first introduced. Sometimes it can take time for your skin to adjust. You must begin slowly when it comes to retinol and build it up gradually from there. Another thing to note is that it is so important to wear SPF daily while using retinol as it can cause your skin to become sensitive to sunlight

When should you use retinol?

While it is generally accepted that you should start your anti-aging route asap, when it comes to retinol, caution should always be exercised when it is being used on young skin. However, teenagers can use low-grade retinol for conditions like acne.

By the time a person is thirty, they should incorporate a retinol product into their skin care routine three to four times a week. By your 40s, every other night is beneficial and in your 50s, 60s+, you can increase that up to seven times per week.

Does Retinol Stop Working?

For many people, the dramatic effects of retinol tend to plateau after the first six months. You may mistakenly believe that this means that retinol has stopped working entirely. Fortunately, this isn't the case. If anything, it's evidence that your skin has been responding well! Move onto a stronger strength solution to continue getting the best results. You should be able to continue reaping the benefits of retinol for well over a year.

How does retinol keep you young looking?

Retinol neutralises collagen-damaging free radicals on your skin. Also, collagen productions slows as you get older. Retinol can help maintain collagen levels by stimulating production. This smooths out your existing wrinkles and helps prevent the formation of new lines.

When can you expect results?

Like most good things, retinol isn’t just a quick fix. It can also depend on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, your skin type, the dosage of the product, and how often it is used. It can take up to six months of consistent use to see the difference. If you are using it for the likes of acne, you may see some improvements after 12 weeks, but sun damage and signs of ageing take much longer to improve.

Also, do not assume that more is better, as this can lead to disastrous and off-putting results. The best way is to start small and build up a tolerance. Remember, slow and steady wins the race!

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