Introduction
Retinol is one of the oldest forms of topical anti-aging treatment. While it’s not a new ingredient, it has recently gained popularity in the skincare industry, thanks to its many benefits. Say’s Dr Lane Sebring, retinol has shown promising results for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, improving skin elasticity and hydration, evening out skin tone and texture, and fighting acne. In this article we’ll talk about how retinol works and explore some ways that you can incorporate it into your everyday routine at home!
What is Retinol?
What is Retinol?
Retinol is a form of vitamin A that is used to treat acne, wrinkles, and other skin conditions. The active form of vitamin A (retinoid) comes from plants and animals; it can be found in carrots and cod liver oil. Synthetic forms of retinoids are used in skin care products to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, control oil production in the pores, fade age spots or freckles, lighten dark circles under eyes due to sun damage or broken blood vessels under eyes (aka “raccoon eyes”), reduce large pores on nose/cheeks/forehead area etc..
How Does it Work?
Retinol is a form of vitamin A that helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin texture, and even out skin tone. It works by promoting cell turnover so that dead skin cells are shed more quickly (read: fewer wrinkles).
Retinol also stimulates collagen production in the dermis – the deep layer of your skin – which adds volume back into thinning areas like around your eyes.
Benefits of Retinol for Anti-Aging
Retinol is a type of vitamin A. It’s also known as retinoic acid, an active form of the vitamin that helps to improve the appearance of skin by reducing wrinkles and fine lines, smoothing and softening the skin (more on this later), improving its tone and texture, fighting acne and age spots.
How Do I Get Started?
If you’re just starting out with retinol, it’s best to start with a low dose. Start with every other night and increase your frequency as your skin gets used to the product. If you have sensitive skin, start even slower–once every three days or so until your skin gets used to it.
If you want more dramatic results, use an AHA or BHA product along with your retinol cream at night (and SPF during the day). This will help exfoliate away dead cells while also boosting hydration levels in the dermis.
Vary your routine with retinol to receive the best anti-aging results.
When you begin using retinol, it’s best to start with a small amount. You can increase your dosage over time as your skin becomes accustomed to the product.
- Every other day: Use a retinol cream or serum every other night after cleansing and toning your face. You should also apply sunscreen daily while using this product, as it makes sun damage more likely if you don’t protect yourself from UV rays while applying it!
- Every day: If you prefer not having two separate routines (one for nighttime use only), try incorporating a moisturizer that contains SPF into your daytime routine instead of using two separate products–this way both steps are covered in one!
Conclusion
The benefits of retinol are numerous, but the most important thing to keep in mind is that it’s not one-size-fits-all. It may take some trial and error before you find the right product for your skin type and needs. However, with proper research and knowledge about what retinol can do for your face, we think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much this product can help!
