Retinol exhibits powerful anti aging action by increasing the production of keratinocytes (cells which produce keratin), endothelial cells (increases dermal vascularity) and fibroblasts (synthesizes collagen and extracellular matrix).
This in turn leads to:
- Thickening of the epidermis
- Stimulation of collagen production
- Increase in skin firmness
- Increase in cellular renewal
- Decrease in fine lines and wrinkles
Benefits of Retinol:
- Retinol has shown to inhibit UV induced Matrix Metalloproteinases (enzymes which degrade collagen and prevent new collagen production).
- Regulate oil production and reduce acne/blemishes.
- Reduce collagenase.
-Brightens skin tone.
-Evens out skin tone.
- Increases wound healing.
- Considerably less erythema, irritation, TEWL, compared to tretinoin / retinoid acid.
- Retinol boosts the effects of hydroxy acid peels due to increased cellular renewal, increased epidermal healing and enhanced penetration of the peeling agent. Retinol can be resumed after all evidence of peeling and irritation subsides.
Introduce this serum into a skincare regime gradually.
Apply in the evening over serums and under face creams.
Keep skin moisturised with hydrating serums or face cream after use.
Avoid direct and unprotected exposure to sun.
DO NOT use during pregnancy.
DO NOT use on sensitive skin conditions.
Warning – May cause irritation. Skin may also start to shed dead skin cells within the first week and may last a further week.