Beauty

Retinoids 101

I’ve heard Retinoids are one of, if not the best skin care products for your skin, but to be honest I don’t use one. That said, let’s learn together everything we need to know before we go out shopping for one.
A skincare product that gets rid of acne and is also anti-aging sounds too good to be true, right? Well those are the top reasons people use it. Most people get a prescription for Retin-A, which is the synthetic form of Retinol which is the natural form of Vitamin A. Think of them as over the counter and prescription strength drugs at the pharmacy. Of course, the prescription strength works faster and is stronger, but someone with sensitive skin might not be too thrilled about the peeling etc. that it causes.
Don’t worry though, there are plenty of Retinol products out there that also do a great job.
Have you heard of collagen? Yes, that’s the stuff that makes us look young. Well, Vitamin A found in Retinol has been proven to enhance collagen production.
Do you want clear pores? Yes! Well it does that too.
Basically, there is really no reason not to use some sort of Retinoid product unless you were born with magical skin that never breaks out or ages. Did we mention it also helps with dark spots? Don’t use it if you are pregnant though, and also be careful while wearing it under the sun.

Article Written by Aline Agopian



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