We look at lots of skincare creams and our question is this Retinol is it really a wonder cream
We are going to look at some research to decide if Retinol is it really a wonder cream
With so many skincare cream having Retinol in them we thought we would have a closer look at what Retinol is and if in fact whether Retinol is it really a wonder cream like so many companies claim.
What is Retinol?
Retinol increases cell production in the top layer of skin, which helps to pep up the skin, cells look smoother and skin looks younger. It also has a positive effect on collagen production, because skin uses retinoic acid when it produces collagen,as a result, skin looks plumper,as well as helping to reduce pigmentation that comes with sun damage. But the concentration of retinol in over-the-counter products is small, so you won’t get miracles, he most visible results come from prescription-strength retinoic acid.
Whats the down side?
Sounds great so far so what’s the down side? A certain percentage of the population are very sensitive to retinol. It can cause cells to peel off and skin to appear dry, red and flaky,but you’re more likely to get a reaction from using prescription retinoic acid than an over-the-counter product. The off the shelves retinol products don’t actually have that much in them because if they did, more customers would get reactions and stop buying them. Some people are sensitive even to low levels of retinol but in reality, people can be allergic to anything, and it probably gets blamed more for reactions to beauty creams more than it deserves.
What else should you know about Reinol?
You need to remember that retinol – even in over-the-counter creams – leaves your skin more sensitive to sunlight, so you have to wear an SPF of 25 or above if you are using a product with Retinol in it.
Because the turnover of skin cells is higher, the cells at the surface are younger and more vulnerable to sun damage – even if you haven’t actually suffered an adverse reaction to the retinol. If you are using retinol products you should always wear a daily sunscreen. There would be no point getting the anti-ageing benefits of a retinol cream, only to have them undone by sun damage. this is important whether you use a physical or chemical sun formula as long as it doesn’t irritate your skin. You have to get into the habit of applying it regularly. Go for minimum SPF 25 as a daily protector in the UK, even if it’s not sunny. Our advice would be to use a retinol product at night as you then don’t need to apply a sunscreen over the top of it, and it can work optimally on the skin. By day, wear an antioxidant moisturising cream (with vitamin C, for instance) plus a separate SPF25 on top.
Can i use it if i have a sensitive skin?
If you have sensitive skin but still want the benefits of retinol it is recommended that you use a retinol cream every third night for a week, then alternate nights for a week before going for nightly use, but if you experience any burning, stinging and skin peeling then stop using the products in the end its really not worth the discomfort and your skin will neither look or feel nice.
So is Retinol is it really a wonder cream ? Is yes if its a superscription variety other wise well probably not so much.
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