Benefits of Retinol

Retinol is a powerful skin-transforming active ingredient, but your skin needs to adapt to using it through a proper routine. Today we explain the benefits of retinol and how to use it. Read on!

Retinol is the active form of vitamin A and is known as the best anti-ageing molecule. This cosmetic active ingredient is one of the most widely used in dermatology thanks to its effectiveness against the signs of ageing.

Benefits of retinol

Using retinol in your routine brings a range of benefits that can improve your skin:

• It has several antioxidant effects and soothes the skin.
• It stimulates collagen and elastin production.
• It supports the skin renewal process, helping new layers to appear while removing dead skin cells.
• It reduces the size of pores.
• It reverses photoageing.
• It smooths and evens out the complexion through the keratinisation process.
• It regulates oil production in the sebaceous glands.
• It reduces the signs of ageing, such as wrinkles and dark spots.
• It softens deep and fine lines.

However, in some cases, using retinol can cause irritation in sensitive skin. It is also not recommended to use it before sun exposure.

How do I start my routine?

Retinol is ideal for dry, normal, oily and combination skin with pigmentation, dark spots, imperfections and signs of ageing. So, to start using this vitamin A active ingredient, you can follow this routine:

1. Use retinol once at night during the first week.
2. In the second week, you can increase it to 2 days, leaving a gap between them.
3. Over time, the moment will come when you can use it every night.

Retinol should always be used in the evening routine, never in the morning. And, most importantly, during the day always apply high SPF to avoid the appearance of dark spots and help with skin sensitivity.

In addition to using moisturising products, such as hyaluronic acid, since the skin can tend to dry out a little.

SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 30 ml

This product is a treatment with a high concentration of pure retinol, containing 0.3%, and is designed with the latest stabilisation and delivery technologies for optimal effectiveness.

As for how to use it, apply only at night, as mentioned earlier. In the evening, apply a small amount to thoroughly cleansed skin. It is very important to always avoid the eye contour area and the tear duct.

As a precaution, pregnant women and those planning to become pregnant in the near future should not use these treatments.

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At Farmaciasdirect, we have a team of pharmacists who offer free advice and can guide you in choosing retinol products for each case. Do not hesitate to get in touch.