Using Over the Counter Retinol Products

by A Skin Care Friend

Retinol products are one of the most popular types of anti-aging preparations on the market today and are being used by more and more women and men to reduce wrinkles and fine lines on the face and around the eyes. Although retinol was originally developed for a treatment for acne it has proven even more useful for keeping the skin young looking and wrinkle free.

Clinical trials have shown it’s effectiveness so, unlike many other ingredients claimed to reverse the effects of age, you can be sure to see an improvement in your skin if you use a retinol product for at least three months.

Over the counter retinol products contain a lower percentage of this vitamin A derivative than prescription only products but they are effective when used on a daily basis. However, if you stop using them, your skin will slowly revert back to it’s previous condition ans the wrinkles and lines will come back!

Retinol is a small molecule that can penetrate the upper layers of the skin and reach the deeper layers where it works it’s magic. These deeper layers contain collagen, which supports the skin, and elastin which gives it its elasticity. When these are damaged, through aging or environmental factors, the skin begins to sag and wrinkle. Retinol repairs the damage to these structures to return your skin to a more youthful appearance. over the counter preparations containing retinol include facial creams, exfoliating products, day and night creams and eye creams designed to remove puffiness and dark circles under the eyes.

One thing to be careful of however of you use an over the counter retinol product is to take care to use a good sunscreen, even on cloudy days, as they can make your skin more susceptible to the UV light from the sun.

There are many different retinol products to choose from but one of the most popular that has proven to be effective is RoC Retinol Correxion Deep Wrinkle Night Cream. In reviews at Amazon 19 people gave it five stars and 9 four stars and were very pleased with it although a few people had a reaction that caused some redness and irritability.

The market for anti-aging retinol products is growing as more and more people realise that it truly is effective and can return your skin to a more youthful appearance.

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