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.
Enhancing my natural beauty and refining ageing process? Yes, it can be done. As we age, it’s natural for our cheeks to start to sag and lose their elasticity. As they do, they can give us a jowly look that ages us. However, there are ways to reclaim our natural beauty. As we age the fat pads in our face start to lose their elasticity and naturally as we lose collagen in our skin –
Do you experience acne, eczema, dry skin, facial redness, psoriasis and/ or rosacea? These skin conditions are affected by your digestive system, poor gut health and gut functioning. Our skin is the largest organ on our body, it’s also the only organ we can see and touch. Therefore, it can be great indicator of what is going on inside our bodies in relation to our gut.
Okay, more and more people are benefiting from filler in their lips, cheeks, and even chins, and they are talking about it. So why is everyone having filler and yet it seems quite scary. So let’s uncover the facts and reduce the scare factor. To be clear though, the decision to use fillers is extremely personal.
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