Speaking of skin care ingredients, we have to mention retinol, the veteran ingredient in the anti-aging world. Today we are going to talk about how miraculous its effects are.
The effects of retinol on skin
1. Refine pores
Because retinol can promote the normal differentiation of skin keratinocytes, it can make the distribution of keratinocytes more even and tight. The result visible to the naked eye is that pores are more delicate and invisible, and the skin is tighter and smoother.
2. Antioxidant
Retinol helps skin cells produce better and healthier skin cells, provides antioxidant support, and increases levels of substances that strengthen skin structure.
3. Anti-aging and anti-wrinkle
On the one hand, retinol can prevent the decomposition of collagen in the dermis and avoid the appearance of skin wrinkles; on the other hand, it can also promote the synthesis of collagen in the dermis and improve existing wrinkles. One of the most attractive properties of retinol is undoubtedly its “anti-wrinkle” effect. As time goes by, the collagen and elastic fibers in the dermal layer of the skin gradually break. When the production rate is not as fast as the loss rate, the skin surface will appear sunken and collapsed, which is how wrinkles are formed. Retinol can prevent the breakdown of collagen and stimulate dermal fibroblasts to synthesize new collagen, which is to protect and promote regeneration. Thus truly improving the wrinkle problem. It should be noted that the use of skin care products can only improve some small fine lines. Very deep wrinkles and expression lines are irreversible. When it comes to skin care issues, prevention is always better than remedy.
4. Remove acne
Relevant studies have shown that retinol can play an anti-inflammatory role, inhibit sebum secretion in hair follicles, improve the accumulation of keratin inside and outside pores, and avoid clogging pores. Therefore, the effect of removing acne and inhibiting acne is very obvious. Remember to strictly protect yourself from the sun during use! Use it at night.
5. Whitening
Because retinol can accelerate the metabolism of keratinocytes and inhibit the production of melanin in the skin, it can be used together with skin care products containing whitening ingredients for better results.
6. Control oil and reduce sebum overflow
The mechanism of action of retinol is to control the growth of skin cells that may clog pore walls, thereby promoting normal sebum secretion and controlling oil. In addition, retinol has anti-inflammatory properties, so theoretically, the angelic combination of retinol and salicylic acid can also significantly improve the problem of sebaceous gland hyperplasia.
7. Promote collagen production
When used topically, retinol can help improve the shape of elastin already in the skin, and a few studies have even found that it can help produce elastin, and of course it can also promote the production of more collagen. There are many benefits to applying a retinol product every night.
Post time: Nov-27-2023