Everything you need to know Retinols, Retinoids, & Retin-a

As you been focus on youth preservation as it relates to skincare, it doesn't exist a topical treatment more effective at maintaining elasticity and warding off fine lines than retinol.

While retinol is an absolute necessity for retaining your youthful glow , navigating trough the different formulations and deciding which is best for your routine can be tricky.

Lets breaking down the different terminology of retinol and some important tips you should know before you begin using it. Relax best skin is on the way.

WHAT IS RETINOL:

Retinol to put it in simple words is a form of vitamin A. For skincare, retinol is the gold standard for youth preservation

(anti-aging) because it is the only scientifically proven ingredient that effectively stimulates the production of collagen while also being extremely effective against acne.

Retinol is the only ingredient that FDA will legally allow skincare companies in the US to as "anti-aging.

There are various types of retinol: retinol, retinoids, and retin-a what's the difference? The difference comes down to retinoic acid. Retinols and retinoids are essentially the same thing, when applied topically they react with enzymes in your skin to produce retinoic acid. Our Skin uses those retinoic acid to improve discoloration, reverse the visibility of fine lines, stimulates collagen production, and strengthen deeper levels of our skin to prevent it from showing signs of ageing. This process is a long one the creation and retention of higher levels of retinol acid can take 3-6 months to see full results.

Retin A is one of many brand names for prescription strength tretinoin , another derivative of vitamin A, is itself a retinoic acid and does not require any metabolic function in order to create retinol into our skin. This is why tretinoin can only be obtained with a prescription, as it has been said to be roughly 100 times stronger than over- the-counter retinol products.

RETINOID VS RETIN A: WHICH ONE I NEED?

Deciding which retinol product to use can be very difficult. A dermatologist will tell you that prescription strength is the only real way to see results, and an esthetician wil jump at the idea of such heavy-handed approach. So what should you do ?

If you never used a vitamin A products before testing the waters is best way to start. However keep in mind in order to see any results from the use of retinoid, you will have to use every night (or every other nights if your skin is especially sensitive) for up to six months to see results. This is important when considering the price point of the products you choose as you will likely go trough few bottle in that time. If you've noticed a few fine lines or your skin is little more dull than it once was, than again a retinoid will work just fine. If you're looking to really rev-up efforts, see a dermatologist about start tretinoin. Long short story, retinoids are great products, tretinoin. Tretinoin should be used every three nights. Use your best judgement and keep in communication with your doctor. If you have moderate to more severe acne, consider in guns a blazing with full strength tretinoin, while we typically think of retinol as only a youth preserving product, tretinoin is one of the strongest and most effective for acneic skin.

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN USING RETINOL

Vitamin A is incredibly for your skin. Unfortunately, you're going to have to convince your skin. Retinoid and tretinoin are notorusly irritating at the begging phases of use, which is why a lot of women ditch them before seeing any results. Go into your relationship with retinol by accepting the initial "ugly face" that will come with it. If you don't have an ugly phase your chosen product probably isn't strong enough for your skin. Your skin will purge bring underlying blemishes to the surface quicker, peel and be in some state of inflamation for a little while-stick out. Will be worth it. More is not more when it comes to retinol. You must use this product as they are directed to be used. You cannot use retinol as a spot treatments and you will regret doubling up on product with the hope that will work faster it won't.

HOW TO USE RETINOL

Again, only use your retinol products as directed by either the packaging or your doctor. After you've double cleansed and patted in a gentle toner, allow your skin to fully dry up to 30 minutes apply a pea-sized amount of your products in upwards stokes, focusing on the forehead, around your mouth, under your eyes and along with your jawline. Retinol encourages new skill cell production, it also speed up the dying of old skin cells.

Incorporating acid exfoliation once or twice a week will minimise the peeling that retinol is known to cause when your first begin use it. Use these treatments on nights when you aren't applying retinol, or in the morning when can allow 12 hours before retinol goes on.

Do you use retinoids? Would you consider trying them?