What Does Retinol Do For Your Face?

Perich Aesthetics, Tampa Bay FL

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Perich Aesthetics, Tampa Bay FL 〰️

Retinol is a well know product that is often recommended to use on the face, however many of us are still asking- what exactly does retinol do? With so many anti-aging products on the market, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed not knowing which is right for you.

What does retinol so for your face?

If you are new to retinol, it is a derivative of Vitamin A that helps reduce fine lines, wrinkles, sun damage, and even helps with acne. Retinol works to improve your skins texture and tone to help your skin radiate naturally. This happens by the retinol being applied topically, directly on the skin, which then helps the skin cells to increase their production while unclogging your pores.

Retinol can act like an exfoliator which will help increase the collagen production in the area by going deeper into the skin to reach the layers below the surface. Collagen is like the skin’s scaffolding but as we age our natural production of collagen decreases. By stimulating additional collagen production, we effectively help our skin remain young and plump.

How should retinol be used?

You may have heard before that retinol should not just start being used every day right out the gate. This can be true depending on the amount of actual retinol in the product. It is best used at night and should be something you start off by using once a week and build up to multiple days (potentially every night) as your skin adjusts to it. By using it at night, you skin will have the down time to take it in fully. Should you have any adverse reactions to it, you will not have to struggle throughout the day with any irritation.

Retinol is a strong ingredient that can be tough for sensitive skin. A thin layer will allow your skin to acclimate to the new product. Although this will take a bit longer for you to see results, you will be happy during the process to smoother skin. Retinol really helps to maintain your appearance while helping to slow the aging process for your face.

Some of the potential side effects of using retinol include:

• Redness

• Skin Irritation

• Dry or Peeling Skin

• Sensitivity

• Acne Flare Up (usually initially as the product is clearing out your pores)

For these reasons, we recommend starting slow and building up your usage at night. For some products there are also lower concentrations of the retinol that you can start with and then switch to the higher concentration after the first product is used up. See the next part for an example of just that.

It is important to note, that you do want to take special care to not get any product in your eyes. Should this happen you do want to rinse your eyes immediately to clear out the product and then give them a rest.

What retinol product do you recommend?

Here at Perich Aesthetics, we are big fans of the Alastin Skincare line. All of their products feel like magic wonder potions but we especially like their Renewal Retinol, which was voted a “Best Wrinkle Treatment” by InStyle 2021. Alastin Skincare’s moto is “Science-First Skin Care” as they focus on the science behind high quality ingredients combine to create superior products.

Alastin Skincare states:

“Our mission is to bring the highest levels of pharmaceutical science and innovation to the skincare industry while creating a new category of products designed to complement aesthetic procedures and maintain overall skin health. Our deep understanding of the science related to the functioning of the skin, and decades of experience creating unique and synergistic formulations containing peptides and active botanicals that support skin renewal, are the keys behind Alastin Skincare topical preparations.

When your skin's ability to recycle and repair collagen and elastin begins to slow, ALASTIN Skincare® offers an innovative collection of specially formulated and clinically proven products that include ingredients to help support the process. Meticulous clinical work and ingredient evaluation led to the development of TriHex Technology®, a combination of selected peptides and active botanicals that support the skin’s ability to clear out damage caused by aging and the environment and replenish with new healthy collagen and elastin.

Whether the goal is to create an essential daily skincare regimen or to enhance the appearance of skin following some of the most popular skin care procedures, ALASTIN Skincare® offers cruelty, paraben and gluten free solutions that promote fortified, healthy skin so patients can look refreshed and are free to feel fabulous, unfiltered and confident.”

Pretty powerful stuff! From our experience with the products, we couldn’t agree more that science creates better skincare. The Renewal Retinol product from Alastin comes in either a .25 or .5 strength to help you tailor to your needs.

Renewal Retinol

Specifically designed to support smoother skin texture, improve skin tone, and to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

SKIN CONCERNS: Texture & Tone | Fine Lines & Wrinkles | Skin Laxity

• Includes Oat Extract and Silver Mushroom that help calm and soothe skin with anti-irritants and antioxidants.

• Protects against skin dehydration with potent hydrators.

• Is Non-Comedogenic, Hypoallergenic, Paraben Free, Cruelty Free, and Gluten Free

Alastin Skincare also offers a gentle cleanser, eye treatments, post-procedure aids, moisturizers, and body products. All back by extensive research and science. We would love to help you figure out which products would be right for you. Call us today at 727-777-2640 to see about scheduling a consultation to see what products and procedures might be the best fit for you!