The Real Reason You Need Retinol In Your Routine

As a skincare specialist and globally renowned dermatologist,Dr. Eliot Battle, CEO and co-founder of Cultura in Washington, DC, stresses the importance of using a form of Retinol.

“We all should be using some form of Retin-A or Retinol, a Vitamin A derivative because it makes your skin thicker and oil glands smaller,” said Dr. Battle in a recent interview with ABC2’s In Focus.

According to New Beauty, using a Retinol can improve your skin.

“Some of my patients proudly declare they only use cold cream and cool water on their face. My response is, ‘Why?’ We know that vitamin C and retinol/retinoic acid actually improve skin quality,” said Las Vegas plastic surgeon Goesel Anson,MD.

“These are important additions to most skin care regimens.”

For patients looking for instant gratification, a Retinol product is the perfect way to go.

Vitamin A derivatives have been proven to boost collagen production and increase cell turnover.

“Prescription-strength retinoids provide the fastest results—you’ll start to see changes in about a month. Milder over-the-counter versions (look for the word ‘retinol’) are gentler, although it can take up to three months to see noticeable results,” said New York dermatologist Jody Levine, MD.

Paula’s Choice recommends that if you’re using a Retinol product for the first time, you should start off slow to see how your skin takes it.

“If you are new to using retinol, start slowly. Instead of daily application, apply your retinol product every other day and/or mix it with your usual moisturizer or serum to see how your skin does.”

Retinol is rightfully praised for its anti-aging abilities, and the tremendous benefits it has to offer your skin, but one thing you want to make sure of is that you consult your physician before using a Retinol product.

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