A lot of women shy away from the use of retinoids in their skincare items. The truth is, only women who are in their twenties should stay away from retinoids. If you’re having any issues or concerns with your texture or pigmentation, you should include retinoids into your skincare and weekly routine. Keep on reading and find out about all the perks that retinoids can give, and which kind you should go for!
What Are Retinoids?
This is a chemical made out of vitamin A which is a common ingredient in a lot of skincare products. It is well-known and used as an anti-aging compound which has been around ever since 1970! With proper (and professional use) this product can stimulate the production of new blood vessels in the skin which will help your texture even out. It usually takes 2-5 months for women to notice a difference after using retinoids.
What Will Retinoid Do For Your Skin?
- It prevents aging and works well on mature skin types
- It is an amazing exfoliant
- It helps with the production of collagen
- Fights off free radicals
- Prevents milia
- Prevents wrinkles
Who Shouldn’t Use Retinoids?
Retinoids are pretty harsh on top of the skin, and women who suffer from rosacea, as well as psoriasis and eczema, should stay away from these products. Those who have super sensitive skin should stay away from retinoids and should use products that don’t contain acids. Also, pregnant women should talk with their doctor before applying retinoids on top of their skin.
What Are The Perks Of Using Retinoids?
Slower Aging
The most common reason why women use retinoids is to fight off and slow down their natural aging process. Your cell regeneration slows down as you age, and once you reach your 30s, you start to experience drier and wrinkled skin. Retinoids will sink into your skin and help with this slow cell turnover and will give fresh skin without any fine lines.
Customizable
Not all retinoids are the same. Some perform better and stronger than the others. This means that your dermatologist can recommend and prescribe the right retinoid for your skin type, and will give you a customizable solution.
Long-term Amazing Results
By applying retinoids over your skin and letting them sink in you are actually preventing any fine lines and wrinkles, and you are giving yourself a brighter complexion! Retinoids will increase your elastin production and will get rid of any dark spots as well as large pores.
When To Apply Retinoids?
Some women can experience flaking of their skin after using retinoids. This is why it is crucial to gradually incorporate and apply the product into your skincare routine. Your skin will need to build a tolerance to this ingredient. A lot of dermatologists recommend using the product at night only and sticking to a pea-sized amount. Ideally, you should apply any other skincare product 30 minutes later, and after the retinoid has sunk in. Try and use the product once a week during your first week, then gradually build on up to 2-3 times per week.
Top 3 Retinoid Products
1. Olay Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Serum
If you are on a lookout for a night serum that is fragrance-free and not too expensive, go for this one. You will get 40 mL of a product with your purchase, and you can expect the serum to work on fine lines, dark spots, as well as larger pores. It will hydrate your skin overnight and during the next 24 hours (as its name says).
2. THE ORDINARY Granactive Retinoid 2% Emulsion
The Ordinary makes some of the best skin serums, and almost all of their products are filled with retinoids. This lightweight serum is great for mature skin and will give it bounce and radiance after regular use. It has only 2% retinoid, which shouldn’t be too thick or rough on most skin types.
3. La Roche Posay Redermic R Anti Aging Retinol Serum
La Roche is a luxurious brand that makes amazing skincare items. This product has lipo-hydroxy acid along with retinoids which will reduce wrinkles, as well as the appearance of crow’s feet. Usually & normally it can take you around 3 weeks to spot a difference with this product.
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