Cream with retinol - a panacea for age and problem skin?

To date, creams with retinol, especially advertised for those who have crossed the 30-year mark, have become very popular. And what is retinol and why is it so praised?

Retinol is actually vitamin A in its pure form, which is necessary to maintain the normal state of the skin, hair, good vision and the smooth functioning of the immune system.

The cream with retinol is appreciated, first of all, for the ability to reduce the number of wrinkles, to remove pigment spots, to smooth out the skin and reduce the pores on the face. And what woman does not dream about it?

Retinol really does wonders in the process of restoring the cells of the epithelium that forms the skin. Penetrating into the nucleus of the cell, vitamin A in the composition of creams based on retinol accelerates the healing process of the skin with various injuries, which is why it is used in the treatment of diseases such as acne, psoriasis and other skin lesions, including sunburn (it is only necessary to remember, That applying preparations with retinol, it is necessary to protect the skin from the sun with means with high SPF in order to avoid problems with pigmentation).

Cream with retinol is great for oily or problematic skin, as it helps to normalize the work of the sebaceous glands.

The retinol, which is part of the medical cosmetics, not only reduces the risk of infections, but also stimulates the synthesis of collagen, the production of which decreases with age. The face cream with retinol in combination with other natural biological substances helps our skin cells to be renewed. It is due to these properties of retinol and its derivatives that make up cosmetic products, the skin remains elastic for longer, wrinkles are smoothed out.

Creams with retinol are widely used in the cosmetic market, the most famous are: Vit-A-Plus Illuminating Serum manufacturer MD Formulations, Retinol + Vitamine C Actifs Purs from Garnier, RoC RETINOL ACTIF PUR Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizing Treatment Day from ROC, and many others .

The line of SkinCeuticals Retinol produced in the USA, with retinol concentrations from 0.3 to 1.0, is well proven. Of course, you should start with the lowest concentration and strictly follow the instructions for use. Even means with a concentration of 0.3 should be started at least every other day, and with very sensitive skin, the face should be accustomed to the cream, starting 2 times a week, and reactions such as flaking, tingling and mild hyperemia are possible.

The cream with retinol, as a rule, is used as a night remedy, and to make the effect noticeable, it is necessary to apply it for quite a long time. However, a cream with retinol can not be used continuously for more than 6 months, since vitamin A is able to accumulate in tissues, and with its excess it acts as a pro-oxidant, that is, it causes excessive oxidative processes in cells, after which their death occurs.

Retinoic peeling

Skin rejuvenation, wrinkle smoothing, and in some cases, complete recovery from them, without resorting to plastic surgery, can be achieved by applying peeling with retinol (it is also called retinoic or yellow peeling).

This procedure, which due to the expressed stimulating effect on the dermis, allows to achieve excellent results even for those with thin and sensitive skin . This peeling is considered the most physiological in comparison with other types of chemical peelings. Its advantage is also in that, after it a very mild recovery period (maximum 8 days), and at this time you practically continue to lead a habitual way of life. A feeling of redness and itching of scaly skin will certainly occur within 2-3 days after the procedure, but since these reactions are expected, you will simply need to apply soothing moisturizers to the treated skin. But after a course of 3 procedures you will get intensive rejuvenation, eliminate pigmentation, available scars.

Of course, there are contraindications to such a procedure, namely: pregnancy and lactation, a pronounced inflammatory process on the skin, herpes (in its active phase), severe somatic diseases, individual intolerance of the components, which of course you will be warned in the beauty salon.

Keep this in mind in the pursuit of youth and beauty and apply preparations with retinol according to the instructions, and peelings only be carried out by specialists who have received appropriate training.

Take care of yourself, and the unfading beauty of you, dear women!