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Retinol For Skin
As you’ve probably come to discover, skin care and skincare products all come down to the ingredients they use. There are a host of natural ingredients that provide tremendous benefits to your skin, however, not all skincare products and ingredients are created equal. Quality is earned through adequate research, testing and approval by skincare experts. At BioBare, we ensure all our skincare products are created with the finest ingredients, formulated to effectively improve your skin for a healthier, more youthful appearance. One of the most powerful of those ingredients is vitamin A — more commonly referred to as retinol.
Retinol for skin brings a variety of amazing benefits to your skin and its overall health, all of which work together to improve your skin’s appearance for a more youthful look. Retinol, when used properly, smooths skin texture, reduces fine lines and wrinkles and enhances cellular health, just to mention a few of its terrific benefits. Learn everything you need about retinol skin for skin here and be sure to browse our tremendously affordable selection of amazing retinol skincare products today!
What’s the Difference Between Retinoids, Retinol & Retin-A?
It can be easy to become confused when looking at the varying ingredients in skincare products as not every product uses the same ingredients or formulas. There are also different types of retin-based skincare products such as retinoids and retin-A. However, they are not the same. Let’s look at both retin-A and retinoids in more detail so you can better understand the difference between them and retinol.
Retinoids
“Retinoids” is simply the term used to describe all forms of retinol. It is a chemical class that both retinol and retin-A fall under. The main differences include potency, effect and irritation level. Retinol works with the skin’s enzymes to convert and become active.
Retin-A
Retin-A, on the other hand, is a more powerful form of retinoid, which is the most effective and potent anti-aging retinoid. You also require a prescription to acquire retin-A, most often used to treat acne. However, because of its potency, retin-A has higher irritation levels. It is potent enough on its own for effective anti-aging results and therefore works quicker.
What Are Retinol's Side Effects?
For non-prescription retinoids like retinol, there are very few side effects for most people, if any at all. However, some may find retinol to trigger some dryness, burning, stinging or peeling of the skin in the first few weeks. You can try applying your moisturizer first, then your retinol in order to reduce its absorption rate. Once your skin establishes a tolerance to the retinol, go back to applying retinol before your moisturizer. Retinol will make your skin more sensitive to the sun, as well.
Retinol Benefits
Retinol is the gold-standard in anti-aging skincare products because of the way it stimulates collagen production in your skin, altering the behavior of skin cells so they act in a more youthful manner. Through these effects, your skin looks younger, healthier and smoother. These benefits come with few side effects, if any at all, for more people, making retinol one of the best ingredients in any skincare product when topically applied in a clinically-proven effective formula.
Reduce and Prevent Wrinkles
Retinol works to reduce wrinkles, fine lines and other signs of aging in skin due to its minimizing effect. This also works to prevent and slow the development of fine lines and wrinkles over time with consistent, proper topical application. By hampering the breakdown of collagen in your skin cells, retinol increases the thickness of the deeper layers of your skin, which is where many signs of aging like wrinkles begin.
Brighten Dull Skin
Retinol works by prompting the skin cells on the surface to turn over and die rapidly, creating room for new cell growth underneath. Because of this, your skin has the freshest, youngest skin cells to create a brighter, healthier glow.
Even Out Skin Complexion
Retinol evens out the complexion of skin over time and proper topical application because it sloughs off old skin cells, exfoliating the skin at a cellular level. This results in brighter, smoother skin and a more youthful look. It also curbs the production of melanin, which creates darker pigmentation in your skin.
Enhances Cellular Health
The primary reason retinol is so effective and widely used in skincare products is because it not only helps improve your current skin over time, but it also enhances the way your skin works at a cellular level for long-lasting health. When used consistently and appropriately, retinol keeps old skin cells away and promotes the strength of new skin cells, which form the surface layer of your skin. The best retinol products accomplish this through a safe, proven and tested formula for continued success the more you use retinol.
How to Use Retinol for Skin
Just like with all skincare products, the best results are found when you use the best retinol products consistently and properly. While retinol will show signs of improvement quickly, you should continue to include retinol in your daily skincare routine and with other skincare products such as moisturizer and toners. Together, this skincare regime will help you gain a more youthful, healthy look!
When to Start Using Retinol
While you can certainly incorporate retinol into your skincare routine at any time, if you begin to notice signs of aging such as fine lines or the beginning of wrinkles, you should start using retinol on a nightly basis to combat and reduce signs of aging. Not only will retinol help reduce wrinkles and fine lines, it can even help reverse some of the side effects of sun damage on your skin. If you apply retinol in the mornings, be sure to apply a 30-plus SPF sunscreen as retinol will make your skin more susceptible to UV light from the sun.
How to Apply Retinol
As we mentioned earlier, applying retinol nightly is the best way to use these skincare products because of the way retinol breakdown in sunlight and make your skin more sensitive as a result. Before you apply retinol creams or serums, first be sure to cleanse your skin by washing your face and using a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser. Don’t over scrub or irritate your skin and pat dry gently. Then, you can apply your retinol cream or serum in measured amounts. More is not better when it comes to skin care. A pea-sized amount of retinol cream is adequate, gently covering your face and neck. Avoid applying retinol to the delicate eye area and allow time for absorption. Finally, finish with your favorite nightly moisturizer.
How Often to Use Retinol
Overusing retinol skincare products increases your chances of developing unwanted side effects such as redness, flaking, burning and irritation to your skin. Retinol is best introduced to your skincare routine gradually, starting with application just once or twice a week and building up over time. You can even begin with a lower percentage if you have sensitive skin and gradually increase the retinol formula percentage to give your skin the best chance to develop a tolerance to the retinol.
Using Retinol with Other Products
Chances are, retinol is just one piece of your skincare routine and you’ll use other skincare products. Retinol does have exfoliating properties, however, it isn’t technically and exfoliant. You should skip the retinol a day before exfoliating, and eliminate its use altogether if you plan on receiving treatments such as microneedling, lasers or microdermabrasion. Using retinol with vitamin C products is highly effective because vitamin C is an antioxidant that defends your skin against environmental assault and can actually stabilize retinoids to extend their effectiveness. Alternating between vitamin C and retinol at night is often an effective strategy for healthy, glowing skin. And remember, always use sunscreen (SPF 30-plus) with retinol if you are applying it in the morning — even on cloudy days.
BioBare Retinol Products
BioBare has become an industry leader thanks to our commitment to providing only the finest skincare products available and the same is true of our retinol for skin products. Our formulas are based on clinical studies and our retinol products receive the endorsement of experts. Each of our products is refined and creates the greatest potency to work effectively for a wide range of users.
Why Choose BioBare?
Our company stands behind core values of integrity and excellence. This is true of every level, from the quality of our skincare products to the customer service and support you receive with every purchase. Our unique manufacturing plant right here in the United States has allowed us to serve markets around the globe, positively impacting thousands across the world. We revolutionized the face of beauty treatments through clinical-study-based formulas, with each and every one of our skincare products receiving endorsement from dermatology experts. All of our products are synthesized from plant extracts so you don’t suffer any irritation when using BioBare skincare products. BioBare is the name you can trust when you need a dependable skincare product line!
Clinically-Proven
All of our skincare products and formulas are based on the clinical studies and endorsement from dermatology experts.
Paraben-Free
one of our skincare products use parabens or synthetic colors, and are completely hypoallergenic in order to create the healthiest skin treatments available.
Dermatologically-Tested
Each of our skincare products are dermatologically tested to ensure the absolute most effective treatment and results.
