You've probably heard about retinol's ability to reduce wrinkles, but you may not be aware of all the amazing things it can do for your skin. Retinol is essentially a member of the group of substances called retinoids, which are made from vitamin A. Retinol smoothes out fine lines and wrinkles and quickens the turnover of the skin while also eliminating acne scars, discoloration, and blemishes. Many anti-aging serums and lotions have retinol as their main active ingredient.
Given its remarkable advantages, retinol is a favorite among many dermatologists. We asked renowned dermatologists to delve deeper into how to make retinol work for your skin in order to help you understand it and how to use it most effectively.
How to Use Retinol for the Best Effects
Even while retinol is good at undoing damage, how you apply it might have an impact on the outcomes. It's best to consult your physician before beginning a retinol regimen because this product can make skin dry out and occasionally turn red. The majority of physicians recommend starting with products that have a modest concentration of the substance (0.25 percent or 0.3 percent) and monitoring how your skin responds before increasing the concentration.
How to include retinol in your skin care regimen is as follows:
Apply eye cream after washing your face in Step 1. The delicate skin around your eyes will benefit from protection from an eye cream.
Step 2: Allow your skin to completely dry before proceeding.This is crucial because retinol will be able to penetrate your skin more deeply if it is moist, which could irritate it. On somewhat damp skin, we want to apply serums and moisturizers, but never retinol.
Starting at your chin and moving upward and outward with your fingertips, apply a pea-sized amount of your retinol.
Step 4: To finish, apply your moisturizer.
Step 5: Because retinol increases skin's sensitivity to the sun, remember to use a broad-spectrum sunscreen the next morning.
Retinol Application Frequency
Dr. Joshua Zeichner, a board-certified dermatologist and the director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, advises beginning by putting a pea-sized amount of retinol on your entire face every other night. It's advisable to start out using it sparingly and then gradually increase your use over time because it takes a few weeks for your skin to adjust to the product. Dr. Zeichner advises cutting back to every third night or even once a week if your skin becomes dry or sensitive.
The Best Retinol-Friendly Skin Care Products
It's recommended to avoid combining retinol with other potentially irritating substances, such as alpha or beta hydroxy acids, or physical exfoliants and scrubs, when beginning a retinol program or if your skin is sensitive. According to Dr. Zeichner, the best supplement you can use with retinol is a moisturizer because it can help hydrate skin and lower the likelihood of retinol sensitivity. Some people even like to dilute their retinol by mixing it with a moisturizing moisturizer, he adds.
Consider using them at a different time of the day than when you apply your retinol product if you wish to employ additional active ingredients (such as vitamin C) as part of your skin care routine. In order to combat free radical damage, Beverly Hills, California dermatologist Dr. Jason Emer prefers to utilize vitamin C during the day and retinol, peptides, and growth factors at night.
Results are still pending.
Consistent use is essential for results, just like with any other skin care product. According to Dr. Shereene Idriss, a board-certified dermatologist at Union Square Laser Dermatology and clinical lecturer at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, "Retinol will not show obvious effects soon, so patience is crucial." It takes two to four months for textural improvements to start to be noticeable. Find a retinol you enjoy and stay with it if you want to see more and more beneficial effects with ongoing use.
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