Retinol. Some of us have heard about it, we all read about it, we all know a bit about it. As one of the most talked-about ‘miracle skin care ingredients’, retinol is hailed as the must-have ‘magic’ product
for your skin ageing concerns – however 6 in 10 women are unsure how to use it.
Retinol can help to smooth and brighten your skin, leaving you with a like-new feeling that can’t be beaten. It helps to gently re-surface and rejuvenate, targeting the underlying reasons for your loss of firmness while reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven pigmentation.
Retinoic acid was found to have remarkable benefits for acne sufferers and approved as a medicine in the 196os. In the 1980s and early 90s evidence was also generated for its pro-ageing benefits. Retinol is now the ‘gold standard’ topical treatment for improving mature skin.
It is arguably the single most effective ingredient to use if you are looking for a skincare product that reduced the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and restores skin radiance and healthy appearance.
I was gifted a No7 Advanced Retinol 1.5% Complex Night Concentrate that I have been using for the past 4 weeks and I can see the benefits. Just to add – this is not a paid ad. Linked below…
Benefits of using retinol are –
• Reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines
• Reduces the appearance of pores
• Reduces the appearance of pigmentation
• Improves skin tone / colour evenness
• Firmer-feeling and firmer-looking skin
• Brighter-looking skin
I was gifted a No7 Advanced Retinol 1.5% Complex Night Concentrate that I have been using for the past 4 weeks and I can see the benefits. Just to add – this is not a paid ad. Linked below…
FAQ
- Can retinol be used both day and night? No – retinol should be used in the evenings only.
- Do I need to use a SPF product after using a retinol product? Yes – retinol can leave your skin more sensitive to UV radiation
- Can I use retinol when pregnant? No – or when breastfeeding… sorry!
- How long does it take to see results? A week, but after 1 month you’ll see the most benefits
- Can I use retinol on the neck and décolletage? Yes but only after you have reached a good tolerance with the face
- Can I use retinol as an exfoliator? No – it’s not an exfoliator but it will promote surface skin renewal.
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