Some of the names for retinol and retinol skin care products you may have heard of include retinoids, Retin-A, and Renova. They are all skin care products sold as anti-wrinkle or skin rejuvenation remedies and are all related to Vitamin A. The most well known and generally considered to be the gentlest of these is retinol which is present in many skin care products such as lotions, creams, serums and eye masks.
A stronger member of this group is tretinoin which is a retinoid and only available on prescription. Creams containing tretinoin include Remova and Retin-A and are often prescribed for acne.
How do Retinol Skin Care Creams Rejuvenate the Skin?
When skin is young and healthy it has a high elasticity and is smooth, supported underneath by elastin and collagen. Over time elasticity decreases and sun damage, environmental pollution etc cause damage resulting in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The small retinol molecules can penetrate the outer layer of the skin and reach to the elastin and collagen layer. They can then help to repair them resulting in an increase in elasticity an repair to the damaged collagen, The result is a smoother more healthy looking skin and the disappearance of the fine lines and wrinkles. There have now been enough clinical studies to confirm that retinoid containing skin care products really do help to decrease wrinkles and help the skin to look firmer and younger.
Although retinol is milder than the retinoids there is still plenty of evidence that it has a similar, if milder effect, to retinoids on lines and wrinkles. In studies retinol containing skincare products have been shown to have a positive effect on wrinkles and fine lines and to help to restore colour and tone and to smooth and moisturise the skin.
How to Use Retinol Containing Skin Care Products
These products are best applied in the evening between cleansing the skin and moisterising
If you so use them in the day be aware that retinoids cab make your skin extra sensitive to sunlight so always use a good sunscreen.
Do not use too much, particularly if you are using retinoids as they can cause burning or irritation.
Do not use at the same time as benzoyl peroxide or alpha hydroxy acids and they can prevent retinol or the retinoids from working effectively.
Take care when exfoliating or waxing while using retinols or retinoids as this can lead to redness and irritation.
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