After 30 years, regenerating cosmetics in a set of female beauty arsenal gradually replaces simple moisturizing and nourishing creams. During this period, and with each subsequent year, more and more, the production of natural elastin and collagen in the skin is reduced, and the requirements for means to restore the lost properties of the epidermis are tightened, because now we are talking about the fight against wrinkles. The drug, which has already proven itself positively, which follows from the reviews of cosmetologists, “Radevit” ointment from wrinkles, will become the object of today's detailed analysis.
Description of ointment
Despite the fact that we are talking about a remedy for wrinkles, the instructions for use of the ointment "Radevit" classifies the drug purely as a dermoprotectant.
Reference. Dermoprotectors are drugs that protect the epidermis from the effects of microbial and other negative flora, which can worsen the health of the skin. So, more than ten skin diseases of inflammatory and chronic properties are called, in which the use of the ointment is justified. The action of the ointment for face “Radevit” from wrinkles, according to reviews and expert conclusions, is based on the acceleration of regeneration processes and aseptic properties that stop the development of foci of inflammation.
The ointment is dispensed in aluminum tubes of 10, 20 and 35 g in volume, packed in a cardboard box with instructions for use inside. The ointment itself has a smooth uniform consistency, a color from white to white with a yellowish tinge.
The main components of the ointment
In the official instructions of the Radevit ointment for wrinkles, two categories of substances responsible for the action of the drug are identified - these are the active main components of the composition and the supporting elements that make up the bulk of the finished substance. The leading components of the drug are the following vitamins:
- Vitamin A in the form of retinol palmitate, of which only 100 mg of the therapeutic product contains 10 mg. Vitamin significantly slows down the aging process of the skin and successfully copes with wrinkles of low and medium intensity.
- Vitamin E in the form of alpha-tocopherol (5 mg), smoothing the roughness of the epidermis and actively nourishing the cells.
- Vitamin D2, also called erogocalciferol. Actually, this is a provocateur of regeneration processes, thanks to which the layers of the epidermis are rapidly updated, pushing the cells to produce more and more portions of collagen.
As you can see from the list of the main components of the Radevit ointment for wrinkles, reviews and instructions, there are no cardinal elements that could cope with very withered skin or deep facial wrinkles, so there is no cure for all the signs of aging of the epidermis.
Auxiliary elements of ointment
The entire amount of the substance in the tube’s capacity accounts for more than 95% of the auxiliary elements, that is, of the secondary property. Of these, only a few are contained in such a dosage that they can affect the effect and texture of the ointment. Let's call them:
- white cosmetic petroleum jelly;
- glycerol;
- emulsion wax;
- butylhydroxytoluene;
- ethanol;
- water.
Emulsion wax preserves natural moisture in the epidermis, thereby preventing the increased production of sebum. The substance is well absorbed, has a matting effect and dictates the optimal consistency of the finished ointment.
Ethyl alcohol is the most common antiseptic, significantly concealing the feeling of a greasy film that appears after using most therapeutic ointments. If the skin is too dry and prone to peeling, it is recommended to use alcohol products with caution.
Butylhydroxytoluene is a typical preservative, which determines the shelf life of the ointment and is suitable only for people who are not prone to allergies. Thanks to this substance, which can cause a risk of developing tumors, the use of Radevit ointment for wrinkles is limited by the strict framework of the course of treatment.
Glycerin is designed to moisturize the skin, but this action is performed with a certain clarification: the humidity in the room should be at least 60%, which in itself is an incorrect condition, since measuring humidity in the home is an unrealistic task. With a lower percentage of air humidity, glycerin continues to fulfill its function of extracting moisture, but in the opposite direction, that is, pulling it out of the epidermis. Therefore, this element also requires careful use, despite its ubiquity.
What is Radevit used for?
You may notice that in numerous reviews, cosmetologists do not recognize Radevit ointment for wrinkles as a panacea. Of course, in some cases, when it comes to the low threshold of skin susceptibility of the drug components, the results of treatment are high, but in most cases, specialists noted visual improvement of the skin by 20-40%. With minor problems - skin fatigue without pronounced wrinkles, the cosmetological effect of the ointment appears brighter.
The manufacturer indicates in the annotations only the official area of application of the product, that is, the treatment of skin diseases of an open nature, but there is also an unwritten instruction based on real user reviews of Radevit ointment for wrinkles:
- nourishing and moisturizing overdried skin and blocking excess greasy greasy;
- quick skin restoration after microdamages;
- stretching colloidal scars;
- removal of signs of irritation;
- pushing out small wrinkles and eliminating signs of skin fatigue (circles under the eyes, sagging nasolabial folds);
- acceleration of healing of burns from ultraviolet radiation.
Little is known, but this drug can be found in another version - also an external agent with one significant difference - instead of vitamin D2, D3 was introduced into the composition. This drug for wrinkles - ointment "Radevit asset" - collected reviews almost more enthusiastic than the original version. And all thanks to the unique property of enhanced vitamin D3, which has the following beneficial properties for the skin:
- acceleration of metabolic processes at the cellular level;
- preventive protection of the skin from the harmful effects of the environment;
- the development of skin immunity - preventing the appearance of inflammatory foci and the speedy healing of existing ones.
A cosmetologist can help determine the choice of funds. For this, the specialist must identify the clear conditions of the desired result and, in accordance with these goals, determine the strength of the therapeutic effect necessary for the given case.
Duration of ointment
"Radevit" is used only for course treatment with an optimal period of 45 days. If necessary, the course is repeated, but not earlier than 7 days after the first, otherwise the body is overloaded with active vitamins. Be sure to test the medicine before starting the course by rubbing it into the wrist. The result is evaluated after 2-4 hours, but sometimes the reaction of the body is late, so it is better to decide on the advisability of using the product the next day after the test.
Treatment methods
Treatment can be carried out in several ways, but within the same course, the use of ointment should be the same. After a break, if the result seemed insufficient, the method of application and the number of applications can be changed.
- To get rid of chronic skin fatigue and the resulting symptoms such as sagging facial contours in the afternoon, gray skin color, enlarged pores, shallow wrinkles along facial lines, the ointment is recommended to be applied once a day before bedtime.
- With pronounced signs of aging and severe dry skin or with existing lesions (scars, acne in the form of wounds and spots), the ointment is used twice a day.
To achieve the best effect, evening application is best done after steaming the skin or taking a bath, and the ointment is distributed not only in the "mask" area of the face, but also on the neck and upper chest, which undergoes aging along with the facial zone. The method of saturating the skin with a vitamin composition is combined with massage - the ointment is driven in by the fingertips until completely absorbed. After 30 minutes, the product remaining on the skin is removed with a paper towel.
When the ointment can not be used
In their reviews, cosmetologists advise Radevit ointment from wrinkles to be obtained only after passing tests to determine the amount of vitamins in the blood serum. The fact is that an excess of any of the three vitamins that make up the ointment can lead to opposite results and even cause serious allergies. In most cases, the analysis shows a significant lag behind the norms for all three points.
You will have to postpone the course of skin restoration if at the moment you are already using any product with the presence of retinoids. In the ointment of retinol (vitamin A), as much as 10 mg per 100 g of substance, which in itself is a threshold dosage. Due to the high content of this aggressive vitamin, there is a ban on the use of funds on the eyelids.
"Radevit" is not prescribed for pregnant and lactating women, with rare exceptions not associated with cosmetic defects. Also, the ointment is advised to use for allergies to at least one element of the finished substance.
Side effects
The manifestation of almost all side effects can be prevented by passing the above tests - this is an assessment of the vitamin set in the blood serum and allergic tests. If both types of studies have yielded results in which the use of the drug is permissible, undesirable consequences should not arise. In general, there are symptoms that can be attributed to side effects with incompatibility of the vitamin composition and individual skin preferences:
- skin irritation - increased dryness and peeling or a rash;
- swelling - most often manifests itself in the area under the eyes from the nose and in the region of the nasolabial triangle;
- itching, less often burning;
- tearing - irritation of the lacrimal canals.
If any of these signs appears, immediately stop using the ointment, rinse off the rest of the substance from the face and treat the damaged skin with an antiseptic.
Special instructions and compatibility
The drug should be stored in a refrigerator at a temperature of 3 to 9 ° C. After freezing and subsequent thawing, the ointment loses its properties.
If it is necessary to use the drug in the complex of general treatment, it is important to prevent it from being used with drugs from the following groups:
- retinoids of any form of release;
- tetracyclines;
- glucocorticosteroids.
An opened bottle must be used within two years under conditions of proper storage.
"Radevit" as an element of complex treatment
Since this product may seem too aggressive as a pure application, in the reviews of cosmetologists, Radevit ointment for wrinkles is often presented as one of the ingredients of multicomponent masks. They also call the easiest way to saturate the skin with the necessary vitamins, without departing from the usual caring cosmetics - just add a small amount of ointment to a regular night cream. It is important to remember that even in this case, the course of treatment should not exceed the maximum allowed 45 days.
Therapeutic masks with "Radevit"
The only requirement for the components of home-made masks, in which “Radevit” is planned to be added, is the absence of any other derivatives of vitamins D, A, E. Depending on the auxiliary elements, the effect of the mixture can vary in several directions - nourishing, healing, moisturizing, smoothing.
For additional skin nutrition, fresh chicken yolk, homemade sour cream or sour-milk sourdough are added to the mask. For a “tightening” and anti-aging effect, a moderately thick mass is prepared on prepared decoctions of chamomile, calendula or hypericum, using coarse oat flour, starch or healing clay as a stabilizer.
For additional cleansing and increasing skin elasticity, use fine sea salt, whipped with egg yolk until smooth.
In all these cases, the ointment is added in the same dosage, which is measured by the length of the extruded strip - it should be equal to 2 cm. The duration of exposure to all masks except containing salt is 20 minutes. Salt applications are applied for no more than five minutes. When washing off the product, boiled water at room temperature is used.
Reviews of cosmetologists
Regarding the ointment from wrinkles “Radevit”, real reviews of cosmetologists are not always full of the enthusiasm that users exchange among themselves. Yes, the effect of the ointment is confirmed, but with serious age-related problems, those 15-20% of the visible improvement that are noted after one or two courses of application of the drug are not enough to claim that the drug has a pronounced anti-aging effect.
The ointment is most effective when used as a means of preventing the appearance of wrinkles, that is, at the age of not later than 35 years. According to the experience of many experts who leave their reviews about the Radevit wrinkle ointment, its effect worsens significantly during the menstrual period and practically disappears during menopause changes in the body.
Real user reviews
The reviews of those who have tested the drug on their skin can also be divided into pros and cons. Women of retirement age note an improvement in the general condition of the skin, noticeable hydration, but rarely share positive feedback about the anti-aging effect - wrinkles remain in place and an increase in skin tone is not noticed.
Representatives of the younger generation as complaints complain of rapid clogging of the pores after using the product and skin irritation when using the ointment over a specified period of 45 days. But among this age category there are more positive comments regarding the regenerating and restoring properties of Radevita.
Conclusion: “Radevit” ointment can be safely attributed to a cosmetic product to maintain the skin in optimal condition and to improve the relief with minor epidermal defects, however, it is impossible to treat the drug as an independent anti-aging composition.