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Mikrodermabrazja czy retinol - Co lepiej działa na Twoją skórę?
When to Use Retinol, If You Choose To
Retinol is found in many types of skin care products like serums, lotions, and creams. It is sold over the counter (OTC, without a prescription) at many big-box stores. While it's easy to find and use retinol, there are a few things to know about using this popular skin care product.
Even when retinol is used at night, it's important to use sun protection during the day. This includes wearing a wide-brimmed hat, applying sunscreen, and wearing sun-protective clothing.
There is no specific age for someone to start using retinol. Generally, starting retinol in the 20s is recommended for purposes of preventing signs of aging. However, it can be used earlier, especially for those with acne.
Which Retinol Is Right for Me?
Finding the right retinol can be tricky. It comes in many forms, including the following:
When looking at labels, it's generally recommended to start with the lowest retinol concentration and slowly increase over time. This helps to reduce the chance of developing skin irritation.
Olay Retinol 24 – People Also Ask
Q: Where Can I Buy Olay Retinol 24?
Q: What Is the Olay Return Policy?
A: Defective, damaged, or incorrect items need to be unopened, in their original packaging, and within 30 days of delivery. If the item is damaged, you are not responsible for shipping fees. However, you will be charged return shipping fees for other types of returns.
Q: How Much Retinol is in Olay Retinol 24?
A: The formula for Olay’s Retinol 24 line of products is proprietary and hence Olay does not reveal the exact percentage of Retinol used in its products. However, it does state that its Retinol 24 MAX products contain 20% more Retinol than its original Retinol 24 products It must also be noted that the brand uses other nutrients such as Vitamin B3 and Amino Peptides along with pure Retinol and its derivative, retinyl propionate.
Q: How Long Does it Take for Olay Retinol 24 to Work?
A: Ideally, the brand states that signs of improvement must be visible post 28 days of regular application. However, results might differ according to different skin types. Also, the products are meant to be applied at night for the Retinol to work around the skin throughout the duration.
Q: How Much Do Olay Retinol 24 Products Cost?
Q: Is Olay Cruelty-Free?
A: Olay Products are manufactured by Procter & Gamble (P&G)- a brand that initiates its product testing on animals and hence is not cruelty-free. They also sell their products in parts of Mainland China where animal testing is required.
Why is everyone excited about tretinoin?
Tretinoin—aka Retin-A or retinoic acid—is the gold standard in topical retinoids and prescription acne and anti-aging treatments. Tretinoin is one of the most widely researched ingredients for topical anti-aging skin treatments, and it has a few key differences from retinol:
First, one of the main differences between tretinoin and retinol is that tretinoin can get straight to work without needing to be converted to a different form first. This helps to make it more powerful—potentially up to 20 times stronger than retinol—which is one of the reasons why it has more multitasking capabilities.⁴
Similar to retinol, you can use tretinoin to help decrease signs of aging. Tretinoin works by activating specific skin receptors which help modify epithelial cell growth and differentiation.⁵ It has the ability to prevent collagen loss but also stimulate new collagen as well, helping to keep your skin firm and decrease the appearance of fine lines.⁶
While retinol and tretinoin both treat signs of aging, only tretinoin is proven to treat acne. For acne, tretinoin addresses the root of the issue by clearing out blocked pores and getting rid of dead skin cells. This process helps expel blockages and assists in preventing new lesions from forming.⁷
Curology nurse practitioner Laura Phelan, NP-C, notes, “Both tretinoin and retinol can be helpful for those looking to improve certain skin concerns, however, tretinoin works much better to help soften fine lines, lighten dark spots, and keep pores unclogged.”
One potential downside to tretinoin? It’s available by prescription only. Talk to your in-person medical provider about getting a prescription for tretinoin, or start a free consultation online through Curology—more on that later!
What are the benefits of tretinoin vs. retinol vs. other retinoids?
Anti-aging and wrinkle-fighting
As we get older, our skin doesn’t bounce back the way it once did. It gets thinner, drier, and loses its stretchiness. A lot of this is due to sun exposure, which is the main reason our skin starts to show signs of aging.⁸ Enter retinoids, like retinol and tretinoin, to help!
Want to learn more about how Curology can help you reduce the visible signs of aging? Check out our customizable anti-aging formula Future-Proofᴿˣ.
Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is another common sign of aging. There are many different causes of these dark spots, such as sun exposure, melasma, or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. By increasing the turnover of skin cells, topical retinoids can also help disperse excess melanin, reducing the appearance of darker areas.⁹
Acne treatment
As previously noted, only tretinoin is approved to help treat acne. By getting rid of dead skin cells and helping to clear out blocked pores, tretinoin has shown to decrease acne lesions and may reduce acne-related inflammation, too.¹⁰
If fighting acne is your skincare goal, check out Curology’s Custom Formulaᴿˣ for acne which can be customized with proven ingredients (like tretinoin) to help clear skin.
When to Stop Using Retinol
Retinol is generally considered a safe skin care product, but it can cause some mild to severe side effects. The side effects will depend on the retinol concentration and how frequently it is used. Some of the more common side effects are:
If you experience the above side effects, try using retinol only once every two or three days. When skin conditions improve, slowly increase frequency.
Other, more serious retinol side effects that occur in less than 10% of people are:
- Blistering
- Swelling
- Eczema flare-up (a sensitive skin condition with an itchy rash)
- Skin discoloration
- Photosensitivity (skin reaction after exposure to the sun or other ultraviolet radiation sources)
