Mar 06, 2020 Dr. Preeti Talwar Skincare, Pigmentation
Skincare is a relationship with yourself; you have to invest time and effort.
One needs to work on the skin to see what they wish to see in the mirror. British actress Emma Thompson once quoted, ‘The trick is to age honestly and gracefully and make it look great so that everyone looks forward to it.’
Retinol is a product available in the market used to maintain youthful skin. If you have entered your 30’s, this would be a good time to preserve your twenties. Retinol fights fine lines, loose skin, large pores, and uneven skin tone, and one can start using it by the age of 24 to 25.
First, let us find out what this miracle cream can do to reverse the aging process to some extent. Retinol is a form of Vitamin A, which is an essential food item. Vitamin A is good for maintaining 20/20 eyesight and radiant skin. It helps the skin by increasing firmness, collagen production, decreasing fine lines and wrinkles, reduce breakouts, smoothens the skin tone, and lessens the effects of sun damage. It even helps to lighten acne marks and blemishes on the skin.
Retinol is a major product found in many anti-aging creams and serums today. Even dermatologists are in favor of this product and heavily recommend it to their patients.
What Is The Best Age to Use Retinol?
Aging is inevitable, and it loosens skin with each passing year. Exposure to the sun also weakens collagen production cells responsible for skin elasticity. Application at a younger age (20-25) will address early signs of aging. Incorporating retinol in your skincare regime will reduce breakouts, enhance collagen formation and wrinkles won’t take place in the future. The results will be visible faster on aging skin than young skin. But before using any product, do a patch test.
Hot to Apply
- Retinols shouldn’t be applied in the morning as they are photolabile; they break down when exposed to the sun
- Use it before bedtime. Give it 15-30 minutes to absorb well before getting into bed
- Wash your face then apply eye cream to protect the skin around the eyes
- Let the face dry completely before applying as retinol works best on dry skin
- It is a strict no for use by pregnant and lactating women
- Use a pea-sized amount and spread evenly over your face, neck, and decollate
- Apply with fingertips starting from the chin area and then move upwards, massaging gently over the face in a clockwise motion
- Complete with a moisturizer
- Next morning apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen before going out
- The results are visible only after 3-6 months
- One has to use this product regularly to maintain positive results
- Results vary for different skin types and skin conditions
- For acne-prone skin, retinoid help unclog pores, reduce outbreaks, reduce scar formation and to a large extent prevents pimples
- It fights the appearance of wrinkles. Retinol enhances collagen production, stimulates blood vessels, reduces blemishes, and prevents aging
- Psoriasis is a condition that slows skin cell growth, and so retinoid is used with steroids to help in the treatment of psoriasis
How to Use
Use every alternate night as it takes several weeks for the skin to get adapted to this product. Once the skin is ready, increase the dose and frequency. If an allergic reaction occurs, then discontinue use immediately. Two to six weeks after application, the skin will start to peel or self-exfoliate and then gradually settle down. At the start of the third week, the innermost layer or dermis becomes strong, and wrinkles start vanishing, leading to a youthful visage.
Best Skincare Products to Use with Retinol
AHAs and Vitamin C produce excellent results when used with retinoid.
Results- Expect visibly bright and youthful skin in two to four months with regular usage of retinol products.
So, it is never too late to get back to your youth. Just take the plunge and use this super product to keep wrinkles at bay.