The popularity of retinol in the world of aesthetic medicine is growing by leaps and bounds: the yellow vitamin is being used more and more. As part of creams, masks, peels and many other cosmetic products, retinol has received a well-deserved place of honor. It is surprising that vitamin A or retinol is named the first letter of the alphabet, since it is the first vitamin discovered. Its beneficial properties have been known for a long time, but retinol has become widely used in cosmetology only recently.
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Retinol as a means in cosmetology
The effectiveness of retinol products in cosmetology is due to the effect of this vitamin on human skin.
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Retinol is one of the most powerful antioxidants: it stimulates skin cells to divide, speeds up their renewal processes, and also works as a peeling, due to its ability to exfoliate dead cells of the stratum corneum of the skin.
Many experts believe that it is retinol that is a revolutionary agent, which, due to its properties, can have a pronounced anti-aging effect.
Another important property of retinol – it is its fat solubility, thanks to which it penetrates well into the skin when applied externally. However, in order to achieve the maximum effect from the use of a cream with retinol, you need to learn how to work with it.
Rules for the effective use of retinol cream
Retinol cream literally works wonders, as its main component is able to penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin, thinning its stratum corneum and simultaneously tightening the dermis. 20 simple secrets to the correct use of retinol cream will help you maximize the effectiveness of the drug and achieve a pronounced result.
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1. Retinol creams can come in soft and strong forms. The former include retinyl acetate and retinyl palmitate, the latter – retinol (retinol) and retinaldehyde (retinaldehyde). It is these components that should be looked for in the composition of a cosmetic product.
2. The best choice – it is encapsulated retinol, because it is this that significantly increases the effectiveness and stability of the product. For example, a formulation with 0.5% encapsulated retinol will be much more effective than 2% non-capsulated retinol.
3. Retinol cream should be stored in a container with dark glass, as vitamin A is destroyed by exposure to light.
4. It is important to avoid retinol in jars because oxygen affects the vitamin in the same detrimental way as light, and in the jar, the cream is constantly in contact with air.
5. Fragrances, alcohol, dyes and preservatives in retinol creams increase the chance of adverse reactions.
6. The concentration of retinol in the product should be increased gradually: starting from low concentrations – 0.025%-0.04%.
7. Retinol cream should be applied to dry skin, otherwise the chances of skin irritation increase.
8. If the patient's skin has reacted to the retinol product with irritation – the concentration of the vitamin in the cream should be reduced.
9. Since vitamin A is afraid of light, retinol cream is best applied at night, and during the day it is necessary to use cosmetics with SPF.
10. Apply a small amount of cream on the face to avoid negative skin reaction.
11. If a retinol cream dries out a patient's skin – Moisturizer can be used 15-60 minutes after application.
12. Vitamin A products can be applied gently under the eyes, but should not be used on the eyelids or under the eyebrows to avoid getting the cream in the eyes.
13. If, after applying the product, the skin immediately turned red and became hot – it must be washed off immediately!
14. Acids work well with retinol, with retinol glycolic acid cream being a particularly effective anti-aging agent.
15. If necessary, cosmetics with retinol can be combined with pharmacy retinoids, but their application must be alternated.
16. Retinol cream should be used as soon as possible after opening the container in which it is contained, since vitamin A is destroyed by oxygen.
17. Containers with lids or pipettes must be closed very tightly after use.
18. An open container of retinol cream is best stored in the refrigerator door.
19. Retinol cream should not be used intermittently and requires consistency for optimal results.
20. You can evaluate the results of using a cream with retinol not earlier than after 3 months of constant use of the product, and the maximum result – in a year.
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Retinol Cream – this is not only one of the most effective anti-age products, but also a faithful assistant to cosmetologists in the fight against acne.
Knowledge of simple rules and the ability to properly handle cosmetics containing retinol – this is the key to achieving the best results.
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