Retinol are cosmetics with retinol effective

Retinol is the best-studied ingredient in cosmetics. It is highly appreciated by their producers because it can really do wonders for beauty. See what the action of retinol in cosmetics is.

What is special about creams with retinol - the original form of vitamin A, since cosmetics with vitamins have been known "always"? The great career of retinol has a solid foundation in studies that have shown its exceptional effectiveness and safety of use. Retinol is available in tablets and eye drops, as well as creams and ointments.



Retinol - retinoids in cosmetics

Other retinoids used for cosmetic purposes have some drawbacks in this regard:

  • Retinoic acid - can severely irritate the skin, cause reddening, peeling, and even burns.
  • Retinyl palmitate and retinyl acetate - compared to retinol, they have a weak effect. Mainly moisturize, prevent keratosis of the skin and act as antioxidants.
  • Beta-carotene (provitamin A) - in cosmetics, it acts as an antioxidant.
  • Retinal - is a less known form of vitamin A, currently reserved by a patent for one of the cosmetic companies. That is why it is retinol, which has a stronger effect than palmitate and slightly less than irritating retinoic acid, that has become the hero of modern cosmetics.
  • Retinol - functions in the body and healing properties

    90 percent retinol is stored in the liver. It has many functions in the body:

  • regulates growth
  • is responsible for the differentiation and regeneration of epithelia
  • participates in the process of seeing at dusk (it is a component of rhodopsin)
  • inhibits the secretion of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • reduces tissue sensitivity to thyroxine (T4)
  • Hence, retinol is used in:

  • preventing and treating vitamin A deficiency
  • treatment of skin diseases - psoriasis, acne, ichthyosis and others
  • in combination with antibiotics, it is used to treat thermal, radiation and other skin lesions
  • treatment of chronic inflammation of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract
  • ophthalmology in the case of dry eye syndrome, burning and irritation of the eyeball
  • Retinol - use in cosmetics. Retinol smoothes wrinkles

    In the initial period of using cosmetics with retinol, changes take place in the upper layers of the epidermis and after a few weeks the skin looks younger. This is because thanks to the mild exfoliating and normalizing effect of retinol, the damaged and callous layer of the epidermis is reduced and the epidermis becomes more cohesive.

    

    Subsequently, retinol affects the deeper layers of the skin - the number of fibroblasts increases, the production of collagen and elastin increases, the structure and functioning of the living layer of the skin improves, which enables the connection between the epidermis and the dermis. As a result, after a few months, the skin becomes firmer and "denser", more elastic, fine wrinkles disappear, and deep and mimic wrinkles become shallower.

    

    Retinol - the choice of concentration is the most important.

    Retinol - standard dosage

    

    Prophylactically:

  • adults and children over 8 years of age - 5,000-10,000 units / day daily for several weeks
  • children up to the age of 8 - 2000–2500 units / day every day for several weeks
  • Therapeutically:

  • adults - 12,000–100,000 IU / day.
  • children after 4 years of age - 12,000-24,000 IU / day
  • Retinol should be used as prescribed by your doctor

    Retinol improves skin tone

    Retinol regulates the process of exfoliation and renewal of the epidermis, reduces the size of melanocytes (cells that produce the skin pigment) and reduces the amount of melanin - as a result, discoloration gradually disappears. Retinol also contributes to the formation of new blood vessels in the skin, decisive for the nutrition and oxygenation of connective tissue and epidermis, and thus for a nice, fresh skin tone.

    

    Retinol for acne

    Cosmetics with retinol are also used to care for oily skin prone to acne lesions. This is due to its normalizing effect - retinol regulates the amount of sebum secreted, reduces oiliness, unclogs and tightens the pores, inhibits the tendency to blackheads and pimples.

    

    Author: Pharmaceris.com

    CREAM WITH RETINOL for acne of adults pureRETINOL 0.3 is recommended for daily night dermal care for adults who require effective anti-acne action with anti-wrinkle action. Created for people with a tendency to blemishes, acne lesions, blackheads and excessive seborrhea, for oily and combination skin.

    The cream based on a high concentration of 0.3% pure retinol shows a balanced anti-acne and anti-wrinkle effect, being an effective treatment that restores the proper functioning of the skin during hormonal changes.

    Important! If you are using vitamin A (retinoid) treatment, consult your doctor about the use of retinol dermocosmetics.

    

    Retinol for dark circles under the eyes

    

    After several months of regular use, retinol causes a thickening of the skin. This is very good news if you have shallow vascularized skin and dark rims under your eyes - the thickened skin will hide this beauty flaw.

    Rules for the use of creams with retinol

    Retinol is very sensitive to light and temperature. How to use it to make it effective?

    
  • The cosmetic packaging must ensure its chemical stability - it should not be transparent. However, if the manufacturer did not take care of it, at least you yourself keep them away from light sources.
  • The concentration of pure retinol in the cosmetic must be sufficiently high - not lower than 0.25% (the maximum permissible concentration is 1%).
  • The preparation is best used at night, especially in the initial phase of treatment, when retinol mainly affects the epidermis, causing increased sensitivity to solar radiation. During the day, high sun protection is necessary, at least SPF 30.
  • Retinol can also cause temporary dryness of the epidermis, so use gentle moisturizing cosmetics at the same time. Over time, after prolonged use, retinol improves skin hydration as it stimulates the production of hyaluronic acid.
  • Retinol - side effects

    Administration of high doses of vitamin A over a long period of time results in the syndrome of hypervitaminosis A. Then symptoms such as:

  • feeling excessively tired and sleepy
  • little characteristic gastrointestinal disorders
  • decreased appetite, vomiting
  • enlarged liver and spleen
  • jaundice, leukopenia
  • scanty menstrual bleeding
  • headaches
  • excessive drying, excessive peeling and cracking of the skin
  • Administering more than 2,000,000 U to adults causes symptoms of acute vitamin A poisoning that produces symptoms such as

  • somnolence
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • exfoliation of the epidermis
  • erythema
  • itching
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    Retinol and pregnancy

    

    Preparations containing retinol are absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The use of retinol in the first trimester of pregnancy may cause serious developmental disorders in the fetus, including craniofacial defects (hydrocephalus, microcephaly), microphthalmia (small eyes), developmental defects of the external ear, cardiovascular system, and central nervous system. Therefore, it is imperative for the patient to follow effective contraceptive measures. Before starting treatment with retinol, the patient must provide a negative reliable pregnancy test result.