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A New Look at Natural Acne Treatments
There's a confusing array of product claims and treatment
methods for acne that make it difficult for acne sufferers to
determine their best course of action. The fact that there are
several forms of acne, including cystic acne and the common...
Anti Aging Skin Care
Anti Aging Skin Care The skin on a baby is smooth, beautiful, soft and delicate. This is how we all would like our skin to be; flawless, as if we were still babies. However, as life goes on, the environment and other factors, damage our skin....
EFFECTS OF HORMONE LOSS
EFFECTS OF HORMONE LOSS As women age estrogen levels fall, which impacts many parts of the body including skin, bones, and bladder Dry itchy skin is a common complaint. FACT: Without estrogen, the body tissues lose elasticity and shrink. A common...
(Vicco) Turmeric The Wonder Herb For Skin Problems, Acne
From times immemorial, Turmeric, commonly known as 'haldi', has
been used by the Ayurvedic and the Unani practitioners in India
as a stomachie, tonic and a blood purifier. It is also used as
an antiperiodic and alterative. Turmeric mixed with...
Why Skin Care Is Not Enough
When we look at our faces in a mirror, if we're over 40, the aging we see isn't usually about wrinkles.
Staggering amounts of money are spent daily on cosmetics and skin care products that promise to lift, firm...
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RETINOL: ONE OF THE BEST OVER-THE-COUNTER ANTI-WRINKLE INGREDIENTS
Dermatologists praise Retinol as an excellent over-the counter anti-wrinkle ingredient. Retinol creams work to soften lines and fade age spots.
WHAT IS RETINOL?
Retinol is the technical name for Vitamin A. Research suggests that topical Vitamin A can help build collagen fibers and exfoliate the skin, thereby minimizing the appearance of fine lines.
There are several forms of Vitamin A found in the body. Retinol is one of them; other forms include retinyl palmitate, retinal and retinoic acid. Renova and Retin-A® are retinoic acid, also known as tretinoin.
WHY USE A RETINOL CREAM?
Regular use of a retinol cream increases cell turnover and exfoliation by stimulating cell production and new collagen production. As we age, this process normally slows down and layers of dead, sun damaged skin cells build up on the skin. This causes our skin to look dull and thick; pores look large and we see the visible effects of sun damage such as age spots, uneven skin tone and less elasticity.
Using a retinol cream will encourage the exfoliation of these dead skin cells so healthier cells can surface. Skin will appear softer and smoother and pores will appear smaller. Skin will look younger and healthier. With the stimulation of collagen production, skin cells will be plumper, more like they were in our youth.
The cell rejuvenation caused by vitamin A has also been shown to be helpful on acne patients because the exfoliation unclogs pores and helps fade acne scars.
When looking for a vitamin A or retinol creme product, look for one with a high enough level of retinol to be effective.
POPULAR RETINOL-CONTAINING PRODUCTS
Vitamin A or Retinol is the main ingredient found in the skin creams and lotions of several popular product lines including DDF, SkinScience, and M.D. Forte.
About the Author
Valerie Goettsch is webmaster of the site Skin-Sage.com, which is dedicated to reviewing anti-aging and anti-wrinkle skin care products and offering tips on achieving younger looking skin.
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