Skin Care Ingredients to look out for - RETINOL

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RETINOL is a pure form of Vitamin A. It can also be found in beauty products in form of pro-retinol, retinyl esters and retinol palmitate. However the most effective form by far remains Retinol. It has been hailed as a wonder drug of modern skin care because it is extremely effective in reversing the 7 signs of aging skin which are listed here
Retinol is the worlds number one most prescribed anti-aging ingredient recommended by dermatologists. It is often considered as a modern break through in treating effects of aging skin. Its acts so rapid that its benefits can be observed as early as one week after start of treatment.

Retinol has the following benefits:

1) It reduces visible wrinkles and eliminates fine lines on surface of the skin
2) It treats uneven skin tone, enlarge pores and unclogs pores that have been block by dead cells
3) It has the effect of brightening skin and giving it a healthy glow
4) It kills bacteria and protects skin against acne and infection.
5) It reduces the production of oil (sebum) and stimulates the production of collagen
6) It eliminates the visible dark circles around the eyes (called crows feet)
7) It protects the skin against sun damage and reverses effects of sun damaged skin
8) It reduces the effects of irritants and combats skin inflammation

Retinol may sometimes take a while before its benefits are seen on the skin. Initially it may cause discomfort, peeling and tingling. These are signs of its effectiveness and treatment should continue until visible improvement is observed.

A few things to consider while using Retinol as part of your skin care program:

1) Retinol never stops working as it remains effective even up to a year after its first application
2) Sunscreens are necessary when using Retinol during the day while night application is more effective
3) It works very well with other skin care ingredients such as Niacinamide and Salicyclic acid
4) Retinol is very sensitive to storage conditions so its better purchased in opaque tubes and not jars

Although many consumers are not aware of its benefits Retinol has been around since its first approval in 1971. It is constantly being researched and improved.  If you have not tried Retinol you may be missing out on a skin care's magic ingredient.


Resources: paulaschoice.com; webmd.com; wikipedia.org; neutrogena.com