Retinol - vitamin A is called differently, it is useful not only for vision, as previously thought, but also for the skin. Scientists have recently learned about this miraculous property of retinol.
Retinol is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found most in animal foods. Most of all, retinol is in the liver and fish oil, which the kids do not like so much. Now retinol is no longer taken with spoons of fat, but is drunk in capsules that are well tolerated even by babies.
Retinol for the skin was first used as a cure for acne (acne). With the use of retinol, the skin acquired a healthier appearance and the rash was significantly reduced. After prolonged use of retinol, scientists have found that it slows down the aging process - the skin changes much more slowly. This fact was adopted by cosmetic companies that began to use retinol almost everywhere. The most common forms are retinol acid and retinol palmate. Especially a lot of them in dandruff shampoos, masks and face creams.
Retinol for the face is useful in that penetrating the layers of the epidermis, it activates such natural components as collagen and elastin, which are responsible for the appearance of the skin. Thanks to this effect, the skin becomes firm and supple.
In addition, retinol blocks the effects of metalloproteinases, which destroy collagen and elastin. Thus, thanks to retinol wrinkles are smoothed out. In order to notice the effect of retinol, it is necessary to use it for three months.
Retinol for the skin is necessary for its regeneration. If the skin has microcracks, burns, then retinol helps locally activate the body's defenses. Thanks to retinol, applied on the site of wounds, the skin is less exposed to rotting processes.
Despite its positive qualities, retinol for the skin can also have an adverse effect. In some people, it can cause excessive dryness of the skin, peeling and irritation, but this is more due to individual intolerance. Such phenomena are removed very quickly by the use of a moisturizer.
An indirect side effect from the use of retinol is considered excessive susceptibility to sunlight. Young cells that have formed are more prone to ultraviolet radiation than old cells. Therefore, before you go to sunbathe, you must use sunscreen.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the use of the substance retinol in cosmetology. Of course, in reasonable amounts, using creams with retinol is not only possible, but also necessary. To do this, before buying any cosmetic product, you need to carefully read the composition on the package and conduct a test on the elbow. If there are no burns or signs of irritation on the skin, then the product is suitable and can be used. Typically, in addition to retinol, perfumes also include other components that improve its effect. So, the composition of many creams include tea tree extract, soy, citrus extract. These creams not only have a beneficial effect on the skin, but also have a pleasant smell.
Retinol for the skin unfortunately can not be a prolonged action. After six months, its effect is noticeably weakening, so it is necessary to prolong the use of retinol. In order to get the maximum effect from retinol, you need to know some features of its use:
- retinol breaks down in the light, so the means with retinol should be packed in a dark container;
- retinol does not tolerate an alien "neighborhood" - do not use other means, and then retinol, there will be no benefit from this;
- in some cases, the skin may worsen - the application must be continued, increasing the concentration daily;
- it is best to use creams with retinol at night.
Using these simple tips, you can significantly improve the condition of your skin thanks to retinol.