Talk of the S-Town- Retinol! What is Retinol?

Retinol in scientific terms is known as Vitamin A1, typically from vitamin A family. Retinol in skincare is a mixture of vitamin A and other serums and creams. Retinol can help with a lot of skin issue such as acne, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, anti-aging and helps to keep the skin firm and wrinkle less by rejuvenating from within.

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What does Retinol do to the skin?

• TAKES AWAY THE FINE LINES!

Vitamin A is known to be fat soluble molecule with antioxidant and wound healing property. It promotes collagen production and reduces fine lines. It increases the thickness and elasticity of the skin which makes our skin firm and wrinkle free.

• FADES SUN DAMAGE, HYPERPIGMENTATION AND DARK SPOTS

Sun damage is the most underrated skin damage to the skin; it is generally overlooked by most of us. Not wearing sunscreen and not reapplying it after ever 2-3 hours can do serious damage our skin. Sun damage not only makes one tan but also depletes the natural oil of the skin and changes the skin texture for good. Sunspots and hyperpigmentation are one of common concern among adults.
Retinol helps in production of new cells from deep layers of skin and simultaneously exfoliates the dead and damaged skin from the top.

• CELL REJUVENATION WITH COLLAGEN

Retinol helps in cell turnover rate, which basically means production of cells. It helps in repairing of the skin at DNA level by improving the skin appearance.

How can you differentiate your normal skin damage from DNA level skin damage? Typically, normal skin damage can be in the form of acute dark spots, tanning, redness or something that can last for a shorter duration of time. Whereas the DNA level damage could be some sort of changes that you may experience over the years, the buildup of those problems can be chronic or of longer duration. For example, you may experience dull and darker skin by time which was supple and firm a few years ago.

Retinol based creams and serums helps in the collagen production which is a must to reverse these skin problems.