"Miss Violet has Retinol as one of the Top Picks of Skin Care that should be in your Bathroom Drawer."
Vitamin A has been FDA approved for
use on skin for over 40 years, first administered for treating acne.
Patients started seeing not only acne diminishing but also clarity of
skin with smooth skin, even tone and a reduction of fine lines and
wrinkles. Vitamin A, also known as a retinoid or Retinol shows
visible results of leaving the skin clearer, brighter, softer and
smoother while also aiding in collagen production. Rosacea sufferers
can use retinol as a treatment to reduce the redness. UV rays reduce
the effectiveness of retinol, and therefore primarily is sold as a
night cream.
How to Use Vitamin A or Retinol
If used regularly, Vitamin A, or
Retinol can show visible results within 3 months for over the
counter, and one month with prescription strength (1%). Retinol
should be used at night to achieve maximum results, as sun will
degrade the effectiveness. Dryness, redness and flaking can occur
when using Retinol so it should be first used once or twice a week
until the skin gets used to the treatment. Using a soothing cream
afterward with Vitamin E can help calm the skin. Once you have no
adverse affects you can increase the treatment to every other night.
If redness or irritation persists, stop using as their a few people
with ultra sensitive skin that the discomfort outweighs the benefits.
Warnings about using a Retinol
Retinol is safe, but you
should take precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as
studies have not been conducted on the safety with women during this
period. If you have ultra sensitive skin and feel constant
irritation you will want to stop using. Prior to waxing do not use a
retinoid as more redness can occur when using before a wax. Some
things decrease the effectiveness, so should not be used in
conjunction such as Benzoyl Peroxide, Alpha Hydroxy Acid and
Sunlight.
Where to find Retinol
Retinol can be found at
our shop with the following products which are priced competitively.
Make sure when you purchase that the product says “pure retinol”
and the percentage amount or you may be getting a watered down
product. SkinCeuticals offers a .5% retinol, perfect for the first time users. Since retinol can irritate the skin until it builds up a tolerance, starting out with a lower percentage will help ease into the benefits.
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5%
SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.5%
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