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Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A. It visibly reduces wrinkles, firms the skin, and fights acne. Praised by cosmetic brands and then criticized because of its irritant action, it remains the star of anti-aging treatments. Focus on retinol care and their benefits for the skin.
Retinol, what is it?
The retinol has emerged in the 1990s, carried by the RoC Laboratory, a specialist in anti-aging.
Concretely, retinol is a derivative of vitamin A, just like retinaldehyde and retinoic acid, which we will also talk about because their properties are almost similar.
These three forms of vitamin A have incomparable anti-aging and anti-acne properties. And for good reason, they are “the active ingredients whose effectiveness in cosmetology has been the most studied and proven over time”, specifies Catherine Raimbault, President of the Aesthetic Dermatology group and corrective of the French Society of Dermatology.
After having known its heyday, retinol has been criticized for being considered too irritating. In reality, it is retinoic acid, which is only available on prescription, that is. Retinol and retinaldehyde are much less so, which is why they are used in cosmetics.
Remember that in all cases, it depends on the dosage.
Retinol, the best anti-wrinkle on the market?
Concretely, retinol has an exfoliating effect that smooths the texture of the skin and gives radiance, an antioxidant effect and it regulates the melanocytes responsible for brown spots. It also stimulates the production of collagen and elastin for plump and firm skin and increases the level of hyaluronic acid.
Retinol is ranked at the top of anti-wrinkle retinol serum treatments
In summary, retinol is very complete: it acts on the epidermis and dermis. In short, a real miracle remedy for perfect skin. “For us health professionals, retinol is ranked at the top of anti-wrinkle treatments “, confirms Doctor Catherine Raimbault.
The acetic skins, thick and/or fatty prefer retinoic acid. Indeed, it has an even more covering action: it stimulates fibroblasts (cells which ensure the suppleness and elasticity of the skin), the synthesis of collagen, and angiogenesis (a process of growth of new blood vessels for an effect “looking good “).
It also improves cell regeneration and it regulates melanin synthesis for a blemish-free complexion. And above all, it acts as an exfoliant. Its action refines the upper layer of the epidermis, which promotes the unclogging of pores and reduces the visibility of acne scars.
How to choose your retinol treatment?
In summary, if you have very marked wrinkles, acne, thick or oily skin, it is better to consult a dermatologist and turn to retinoic acid care.
If you want to act in the prevention of wrinkles or if you have dry or thin skin, prefer retinol treatments found in pharmacies or drugstores.
In any case, for the active ingredient to be sufficiently effective, “it is better to favor treatments which concentrate between 0.3 and 1% of retinol and between 0.025 and 0.5% of retinoic acid”, specifies Doctor Catherine Raimbault.
The dermatologist also warns: “the skin may peel at the beginning: it is about normal desquamation. Indeed, dead cells will come off more easily thanks to the exfoliating and regenerating action of vitamin A”. We must therefore let the skin adapt.
If irritations occur or persist, especially with retinoic acid treatment, it is possible to adjust the dosage, especially at the beginning. For example, apply the cream every other day for two weeks and then every day once the skin is used to it.
On the other hand, irritation with retinol care purchased without a prescription are rare since cosmetic manufacturers include other active ingredients in their preparations, such as hydrating hyaluronic acid or vitamin C which stabilizes vitamin A.
Apply your retinol care properly
For a reinforced action, it is necessary to put its treatment with retinol in the evening. Indeed, light degrades this asset.
To have an ultra-effective anti-wrinkle treatment, Doctor Catherine Raimbault, therefore, recommends using a treatment enriched in vitamin C. in the morning. “It is a very good anti-aging. It neutralizes the free radicals generated by UV rays”. And in the evening, make way for a retinol-based treatment.
Harper Harrison is a reporter for The Hear UP. Harper got an internship at the NPR and worked as a reporter and producer. harper has also worked as a reporter for the Medium. Harper covers health and science for The Hear UP.
