WHAT IS RETINOL ?
Retinol is a form of vitamin A that is usually used to cure acne and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It is also one of the many types of retinoids.it is weaker than most types of retinoids hence they add it to over the counter products. These are ready and accessible on top of that they don't need a prescription for use, unlike the other types of retinoids.
BENEFITS OF RETINOL:
- It increases the production of hyaluronic acid which a natural chemical in the skin
- helps boost production of collagen and elastin
- reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles that to the push it gives to the collagen which as we grow older the production of it also decreases
- treating acne both inflammatory and anti-inflammatory
- works perfect as an exfoliator removing dead skin cells
- control sebum production on oily skin type
- treats hyperpigmentation
- brightening effect on dull tired skin
WHEN AND HOW TO USE RETINOL ?
A lot of teenagers use retinol described by their dermatologists to treat acne,however it is highly recommended to start using retinol mid-twenties by introducing it to your skincare routine slowly, start by using it once a week, monitor your skin's reaction to it,then increase the use to twice to three times ...
- ONLY USE RETINOL AT NIGHT
- PEA SIZED AMOUNT IS ENOUGH
- DO NOT MIX IT WITH VITAMIN C
- YOU CAN USE IT WITH HYALURONIC ACID
- WASH YOUR FACE BEFORE APPLYING IT
- MOISTURISE AFTER APPLYING IT
- USE SPF 50+ IN THE MORNING