If retinol hasn’t made its way back into your beauty routine yet, now is the time to reconnect with it. We have already written that this ingredient in cosmetics can help fight pigmentation, acne and wrinkles. But like all superheroes, he has flaws.
The fact is that when using cosmetics with retinol (or consuming medications containing retinoids) skin irritation can develop. It has a special name – retinoic or retinoid dermatitis. Outwardly, it looks like red spots and peeling areas. Typically, this skin reaction occurs when you first start using retinol and disappears after a few days.
But there are a few tips to help minimize skin irritation:
— Gradually add cosmetic products containing retinol to your beauty routine, monitoring the condition of your skin. Use the product once a week at first, increase the frequency of use over time.
– Do not use cosmetics with retinol if you have skin problems such as irritation, peeling, severe dryness.
— Apply products containing retinol only to dry skin. After washing, it is best to wait 2-3 minutes until the skin is completely dry.
— In addition to retinol, include products with moisturizing, repairing and soothing effects in your beauty routine.
— Don’t forget the SPF cream. Retinol increases skin sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, which can contribute to hyperpigmentation.
Source: People Talk
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