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7 Anti-Aging Products Facts You Didn't Know

Skin aging. Unfortunately, no one gets away from it. Fortunately, there are now the necessary skin care products on the market to prevent wrinkles, fine lines, pigmentation and more. Retinol is one of the best-known active substances found in anti-aging products. It is a derivative of Vitamin A, derived from animal sources. The ingredient is essential for good vision and ensures a healthy immune system. In addition, it contributes to a healthy bone structure and a radiant skin. But did you already know the following facts?

  1. Retinol and Retin-A are not the same thing. Although both come from the same Vitamin A family, Retin-A is slightly stronger than Retinol. Retinol may have a slightly more moderate effect, but some people also find it less irritating.
  2. Retinol slows the skin aging process. It ensures that skin cells renew, dead skin cells disappear more quickly and reduce fine lines and pigmentation caused by the sun.
  3. Retinol prevents acne. As you may know, Vitamin A ensures that the skin becomes less oily and pores are less likely to clog. Since Retinol comes from Vitamin A, products containing this ingredient also contribute to this.
  4. While Retinol has many benefits, it's not right for everyone. Some people with sensitive skin are not good at it. To prevent irritation, it is wise to start slowly lubricating creams with Retinol. Slowly, your skin gets used to it. Are you starting too fast? Then redness and pimples can occur.
  5. At our clinic, we recommend that everyone start taking Retinol skin care products when you are over thirty. After age 40, you can also add skin care products containing Retinol to your nightly skin care.
  1. Do you use a skin care product containing Retinol during the day? Then make sure you always use sunscreen. This is because retinol is a sensitive product that you should use with care. The sun causes Retinol to lose its effect.
  2. Retinol doesn't make your skin thinner. Although the substance does thin the top layer of your skin (reducing dead skin cells), other layers of skin that are below actually thicken. As a result, wrinkles become less visible.