We recently discussed effective ingredients of anti-aging cosmetics... These include Retinol (vitamin A), it successfully fights wrinkles, activates collagen production and controls pigmentation. But he also has features that must be taken into account. Therefore, today we will tell you what you need to know about cosmetics with retinol before you start using it.



1. Combining retinol with other ingredients
If retinol cosmetics are used in conjunction with products that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) or salicylic acid, you are guaranteed redness of the skin. These substances are often found in acne-fighting cosmetics.

Another unwanted partner is benzoyl peroxide. It deactivates retinol. Therefore, to avoid side effects or lack of effect, check the composition of cosmetics that you apply before or after cream with vitamin A.

2. Exposure to the sun
The best time to rejuvenate with retinol is in autumn and winter. Retinol increases the sensitivity and susceptibility of the skin to light, therefore it is recommended for night care in the cold season, when solar activity is minimal.

3. During pregnancy and lactation, it is better to refuse retinol products.



4. Excessive use of cosmetics
Before using retinol cosmetics, it is important to remember that everything is good in moderation. When you start using such cosmetics, slight irritation is acceptable, but only mild, which will be noticeable only upon closer examination.

If you get the effect of sunburned skin, there may be two reasons - either you took a product with a retinol content that is too high for your skin, or you used cosmetics too often. In such cases, it is worth switching to a milder formula or applying the product only once or twice a week until the skin gets used to it.



5. Consistency and routine
Overloading the skin with retinol cosmetics is harmful, but irregular use can cause even more damage to the skin. For example, you used the cream for a week, got scared of the skin reaction and put it off for a month, and then decided to try it again. With this approach, the skin will never get used to this product, and you will not get the desired result.

The beneficial properties of retinol are fully revealed only with prolonged and systematic use. The addiction to retinoic acid is formed in skin cells only after two to three weeks of regular use. After a transitional period, the skin stops responding with irritation.

Everything, like in sports and in general all serious endeavors - you will never achieve serious results if you practice irregularly and quit when the slightest difficulty arises. Therefore, the real effect of the use of retinol will be seen only by those who use cosmetics with vitamin A on a regular basis.

Before using cosmetics, you need to know all the nuances and follow the rules. It is for this reason that we read on the forums a lot of negative reviews about cosmetics and, in general, about a variety of things from our lives.