The retinol is widely known for its anti-aging properties. It is a liposoluble vitamin that belongs to the vitamin A family and is also referred to as vitamin A1.
Retinol has great nutritional value as it contributes to:
Taking excessive amounts of retinol can be toxic to the human body and cause nausea and headaches, and during pregnancy it can endanger the life of the fetus.
Especially for the skin, it may cause dryness, burning sensation, itchiness, irritation, peeling and sun sensitivity, so it is important to avoid sun exposure after its application, and sunscreen use is also necessary.
Usually, side effects appear from the first time we use retinol, but after a few weeks the skin adapts to the ingredient and the side effects subside.
Since 1971, dermatologists have used it for various skin conditions such as, psoriasis, acne, aging and hyperpigmentation. Retinol works as follows: exfoliates the skin, removing impurities, dead cells and sebum from the pores.
Acne usually appears in adolescence, when excessive oiliness and dead cells clog the skin pores, causing inflammation from skin bacteria. Studies have shown that the topical application of retinol has helped with acne and sebum control.
