Retinol is a form of Vitamin A and is one of the few substances that are small enough to penetrate deep into the skin. As it goes so deep into the skin it can stimulate the natural production of collagen and elastin. With the best skin care products, Vitamin A is delivered in a sustained release formulation which enhances the skin texture through exfoliation while improving skin tone and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The repeated use of retinol can dramatically reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
A favourite of the retinoid family is the 0.25 concentration which is used at night this the perfect base for your skin to regenerate itself. There are a number of different products available. However, these have very different strengths. Over the counter retinol will have a very low strength (even 0.01%) which may not be effective. When purchasing retinol it is important to note how it is packaged. If retinol is in a container that can easily be left open or is in contact with heat or air then it will degrade having minimal effect on your skin.
If you have never used a Retinol product before, it is suggested to limit this to two-three times per week, gradually increasing it to every other night and then advancing to each evening as tolerated. Applying only a pea-sized amount, spreading it over the skin after cleansing and before moisturising.
It’s on everyone’s to-do list, must add vitamin C to my skin care regime, but really do we understand the importance of it, or is it just another myth in the whole skin care frenzy. When it comes to the vitamin C debate i’m here to tell you its not a myth.
As cliche as it is, most of us that have dark circles are tired of them. We simply want to reduce them or get rid of them. Having tried every regime known to woman or man, from cold cucumber rounds, to cabbage leaves, to potatoes, there are plenty of home cures that people swear by; yet, you still have dark circles, that no amount of sleep seems to take away either. Lets take a close look at some of tried and true remedies that actually do work.
What causes acne?
Acne is a skin condition that affects many people and can really stump our confidence in everyday life. It’s important to know the causes in order to treat the condition.
Their are multiple factors to address to get down to the real cause of your acne. Everyone is different and the causes vary depending on each individual.
