Have you ever created a dish that just didn’t taste complete, then you added the salt, and BOOM! Out of seemingly nowhere, the flavors come together to create the perfect meal? This is exactly how retinol works to seamlessly integrate into your skincare routine and do the heavy lifting to give you the real anti-aging results you’re looking for. No matter your age or skincare experience, you’ve likely heard of the “R-word” and we’re here to dispel common misconceptions when it comes to retinol and let you know how to make it work for your skin, no matter the type!
How Does Retinol Work?
When it comes to skincare routines, there is no ONE product that will do it all. You need to keep your skin clean, moisturized, protected, and challenged! That’s right! Just as with any of us humans, we know that the challenges in our lives have forced us to grow, and the same is true with our skin! Retinol works as the instigator in your skincare routine, if you will, to encourage your skin cells to turn over at a faster rate than they’re used to. What this translates to for the skin is an increase in the production of new cells and the sloughing of dead skin cells that give the look of a dull complexion. The result is a refined skin texture, clear of clogged pores, and arguably the best yet – dramatic minimizing of fine lines and wrinkles.
Why Does Irritation Occur?
Prescription retinoids are vitamin A derivatives that is speeding up your skin’s rate of turnover faster than it’s used to. First-time retinol users will go through a process known as “retinization” where your skin is learning the pace the retinol wants it to work at. Retinization looks like dry, red, peeling skin that is your body playing catch up with this new increased pace of skin cell creation. This process is often short-lived and minor in nature but it’s very important to remember to use a 30+ SPF sunscreen during this process (and always!) to keep your exposed skin protected and get you the best results possible.
How Do I Make Retinol Work for Me?
You know your skin type better than anyone so this will help you know where to start with retinol! Do you have dry, sensitive skin? Better to start off with a pea-sized amount of retinol just once a week until you start to notice your side effects waning more quickly. Oilier, unphased skin? You may be able to incorporate retinol into your skincare routine twice weekly and work your way up to more quickly depending on your skin’s reaction. If you are unsure of your skin type or need help plotting out a retinol plan, just reach out! We are more than happy to help get you started. This brings us to our retinol suggestions!
Which Retinol Should I Try?
Our favorite retinol includes our own proprietary blends, the Pure Skin Retinol Forte and Pure Skin Concentrated Retinol! These retinols have been formulated to be everything WE look for in a retinol product. The perfect first timer’s retinol, our Pure Skin Retinol Forte is a refining retinol treatment, enhanced with a time-released delivery system along with 90% green tea polyphenols and caffeine USP to help prevent irritation while efficiently delivering results slowly to your skin. For those looking for maximum benefits, our Pure Skin Concentrated Retinol is a clinically proven All-trans-Retinol (a pure and active retinoid) to help improve the look of discoloration, fine lines, wrinkles, pore size, and blemishes. Bakuchiol, a natural complement to retinol, boosts overall antioxidant activity to increase benefits and visibly reduce skin redness and irritation. This quick-absorbing formula sinks into the skin over time, supplying the perfect dose of actives and botanicals to help achieve a radiant complexion.
Now that you have the details on our favorite skincare, we encourage you to take the leap and make this year the time you start to incorporate retinol into your skincare routine! We promise once you join the club, the only question you’ll have is why you didn’t join sooner.
Call us today and we’ll get you started on our Pure Skin branded retinol, and help you find out which is best for your skin! 701-751-4140
