Social media, cosmetic ads, and beauty websites are full of opinions and comments about retinol . It's the hot ingredient right now and we've heard a thousand times that it's indispensable in an anti-aging routine. Even so, many do not dare to use it because they have heard that it irritates the skin .
Well, we are going to clear up all your doubts and reveal to you, once and for all, all the benefits of retinol, which are not few and we are also going to advise you a few products to start or consolidate you as a user of this ingredient. But first we have to know what it is.
"Retinol is a commercial derivative of retinoic acid that can be obtained without a prescription. Retinoic acid is also known as retirides or tretinoin", explains the cosmetologist Cristina Carvajal in her book Skintellectual and adds "retinol is a powerful antioxidant and a great anti-aging ingredient, improves skin tone and texture and stimulates collagen production . " "Pure retinoic acid is the most effective and must be applied under medical supervision, because it is considered a drug, not a cosmetic."
Therefore, if retinol as an anti-aging ingredient is the most effective, we do not have to go crazy and go directly for retinoic acid, because the first one also works to combat skin blemishes, fine wrinkles, enlarged pores and treat acne.
Retinol must always be used in the night routine, never during the day, because it sensitizes the skin and can even cause flaking. It is convenient to start with low concentrations, at 0.1%, and go up as the skin adapts to its use. Do it little by little, start by applying it one night a week and gradually increase the number of applications.
The next morning, you have to wash your skin very well with a water-based cleanser to remove any product residues that have remained on the skin and ALWAYS apply sunscreen. We repeat: ALWAYS. It is super important that when you use a cosmetic with retinol at night you protect your skin in the morning. The first is that if we do not use SPF, it is useless if we leave the money on a good anti-aging cosmetic, because we will not notice benefits. And the second is that, as we have said, retinol can irritate and sensitize the skin, for what this would be more predisposed to burn. Take a look and choose your new sunscreen for face, pharmacy and for less than 15 euros.
If you have not yet started in the world of retinol, summer is not the best time to do it precisely because it is when solar radiation is strongest. Better to wait for September. If your skin is already used to it, there would be no problem with continuing to use it, as long as you take the precautions that we have already detailed.
Take a look at the retinol creams, serums and other cosmetics we have selected so that you can introduce this anti-aging ingredient into your beauty routine.
Social media, cosmetic ads, and beauty websites are full of opinions and comments about retinol . It's the hot ingredient right now and we've heard a thousand times that it's indispensable in an anti-aging routine. Even so, many do not dare to use it because they have heard that it irritates the skin .
Well, we are going to clear up all your doubts and reveal to you, once and for all, all the benefits of retinol, which are not few and we are also going to advise you a few products to start or consolidate you as a user of this ingredient. But first we have to know what it is.
"Retinol is a commercial derivative of retinoic acid that can be obtained without a prescription. Retinoic acid is also known as retirides or tretinoin", explains the cosmetologist Cristina Carvajal in her book Skintellectual and adds "retinol is a powerful antioxidant and a great anti-aging ingredient, improves skin tone and texture and stimulates collagen production . " "Pure retinoic acid is the most effective and must be applied under medical supervision, because it is considered a drug, not a cosmetic."
Therefore, if retinol as an anti-aging ingredient is the most effective, we do not have to go crazy and go directly for retinoic acid, because the first one also works to combat skin blemishes, fine wrinkles, enlarged pores and treat acne.
Retinol must always be used in the night routine, never during the day, because it sensitizes the skin and can even cause flaking. It is convenient to start with low concentrations, at 0.1%, and go up as the skin adapts to its use. Do it little by little, start by applying it one night a week and gradually increase the number of applications.
The next morning, you have to wash your skin very well with a water-based cleanser to remove any product residues that have remained on the skin and ALWAYS apply sunscreen. We repeat: ALWAYS. It is super important that when you use a cosmetic with retinol at night you protect your skin in the morning. The first is that if we do not use SPF, it is useless if we leave the money on a good anti-aging cosmetic, because we will not notice benefits. And the second is that, as we have said, retinol can irritate and sensitize the skin, for what this would be more predisposed to burn. Take a look and choose your new sunscreen for face, pharmacy and for less than 15 euros.
If you have not yet started in the world of retinol, summer is not the best time to do it precisely because it is when solar radiation is strongest. Better to wait for September. If your skin is already used to it, there would be no problem with continuing to use it, as long as you take the precautions that we have already detailed.
Take a look at the retinol creams, serums and other cosmetics we have selected so that you can introduce this anti-aging ingredient into your beauty routine.
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€ 29.79Anti-wrinkle concentrate
If you have not yet started in the exciting world of retinol, Neutrogena Cellular Boost Intensive Anti-Wrinkle Concentrate is a good cosmetic to start with. It has a low concentration, so your skin can get used to it, and hyaluronic acid which, as you know, is a powerful moisturizing active.
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€ 43.10Revitalizing wrinkle
Endocare Cellage Gelcream is also great to start with, because it combines retinol with other ingredients, which make it not so irritating to the skin.
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€ 63.95Anti-wrinkle and eye contour pack
We really liked this La Roche Posay retinol-based eye contour and wrinkle treatment package. It is super complete and, also, effective. It is also perfect for getting started with retinol.
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€ 69.95Retinol + Vitamin C
Neostrata Enlighten Pigment Controller combines retinol with Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant cocktail, ideal for fighting blemishes.
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€ 41Retinol for very dry skin
Paula's Choice Intensive Repair Cream is also ideal to start with retinol or even, if you want, to apply it after a serum that has a higher concentration of this active ingredient. It is an excellent option if you find that you need more hydration because it also contains niacinamide, ceramides, peptides and hyaluronic acid.
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€ 19.45Renewing cream
Retinol Reface Retinol Skin Resurfacer from Indeed Labs has a 3-in-1 formula that combines retinol, a retinol-like peptide, and retinol plant microspheres. The brand recommends starting to use it every other night.
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€ 75.450.3% retinol
This SkinCeuticals cream is for those already started who want to give their skin a little more cane because it has 0.3% retinol. As always, it is better to increase the dose with caution, applying this cream one or two nights a week and using one with a lower concentration the rest of the days.
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€ 44.45Retinol and Vitamin B3 Serum
Another product that is also for those who have been using retinol for a while is this concentrated retinol and vitamin B3 serum from La Roche Posay. Contains 0.3% of our star ingredient.
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€ 56.95Cream with natural ingredients
Origins Alpine Flower Retinol Night Cream is ideal for those who prefer natural cosmetics. Take a look at these 10 low-cost natural cosmetics brands that are worth trying.
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€ 48.95Retinol and ceramides
Another great combination of ingredients that comes in the best possible format. The single-dose capsules that guarantee a perfect preservation of the active ingredients of this serum.
