To date, creams with retinol, especially advertised for those who have crossed the 30-year frontier, have become very popular. But what is retinol and why is it so praised?
Retinol is actually pure vitamin A, which is necessary to maintain the normal condition of the skin, hair, good vision and the smooth functioning of the immune system.
A cream with retinol is appreciated primarily for its ability to reduce wrinkles, remove age spots, smooth the skin and reduce pores on the face. And what woman does not dream about it?
Retinol really works wonders in the process of repairing the skin's epithelial cells. Penetrating into the nucleus of the cell, vitamin A in the composition of retinol-based creams accelerates the healing process of the skin with various injuries, which is why it is used in the treatment of diseases such as acne, psoriasis and other skin lesions, including sunburn (just remember that when using drugs with retinol, it is necessary to protect the skin from the sun with high SPF products to avoid pigmentation problems).
Cream with retinol is perfect for oily or problem skin, as it helps to normalize the sebaceous glands.
Retinol, which is part of medical cosmetics, not only reduces the risk of infections, but also stimulates collagen synthesis, the production of which decreases markedly with age. Face cream with retinol in combination with other natural biological substances helps the cells of our skin to renew. It is due to these properties of retinol and its derivatives that are part of cosmetics that the skin remains elastic longer, wrinkles are smoothed.
Retinol creams are widely represented on the cosmetics market, the most famous are: Vit-A-Plus Illuminating Serum, MD Formulations manufacturer, Retinol + Vitamine C Actifs Purs from Garnier, ROC RETINOL ACTIF PUR Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treatment Day from ROC, and many others .
Well-established line of SkinCeuticals Retinol manufactured in the USA, with retinol concentrations from 0.3 to 1.0. Of course, you need to start with the lowest concentration and strictly adhere to the instructions for use. Even funds with a concentration of 0.3 should be started at least every other day, and with very sensitive skin, accustom the face to the cream, starting from 2 times a week, while such reactions as peeling, tingling and slight hyperemia are possible.
A cream with retinol, as a rule, is used as a night remedy, and to make the effect noticeable, you need to use it for quite a long time. However, a cream with retinol cannot be used continuously for more than 6 months, since vitamin A is able to accumulate in tissues, and when it is excess, it acts as a prooxidant, that is, it causes excessive oxidative processes in the cells, after which they die.
Retinoic Peeling
Skin rejuvenation, wrinkle smoothing, and, in some cases, complete elimination of them, without resorting to plastic surgery, can be achieved using peeling with retinol (it is also called retinoic or yellow peeling).
This procedure, which, due to the pronounced stimulating effect on the dermis, allows achieving excellent results even for those who have thin and very sensitive skin . This peeling is considered the most physiological in comparison with other types of chemical peels. Its advantage also lies in the fact that after it there is a very short recovery period (maximum 8 days), and at this time you practically continue to lead your usual lifestyle. A feeling of redness and itching from flaky skin will certainly occur within 2-3 days after the procedure, but since these reactions are expected, you just need to apply soothing moisturizers to the treated skin. But after a course of 3 procedures you will receive intensive rejuvenation, eliminate pigmentation, existing scars.
Of course, there are contraindications to such a procedure, namely: pregnancy and breastfeeding, a pronounced inflammatory process on the skin, herpes (in its active phase), severe somatic diseases, individual intolerance to the components, which you will certainly be warned about in the beauty salon.
Keep this in mind in the pursuit of youth and beauty and use preparations with retinol according to the instructions, and peel only with specialists who have received appropriate training.
Take care of yourself, and the beauty that does not fade you, lovely women!