Dermatologists praise Retinol
as an excellent over-the counter anti-wrinkle
ingredient. Retinol creams work to soften
lines and fade age spots.
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.
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.
Vitamin A or Retinol is the main ingredient found in the skin
creams and lotions of several popular product lines including
DDF, SkinScience, M.D. Forte, and TYK Young Again. You can find
these retinol products at SkinStore,
Inc
There is a new line of retinol products by actress Jane Seymour,
called Natural
Advantage
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SkinMedica
Dermal Repair
is an advanced formula combining high
levels of antioxidants, Vitamins C
and E, retinol, hyaluronic acid, and
omega-3 fatty acid in a rich moisturizing
base.
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TNS
Recovery Complex
- the only product with NouriCel-MD™
to both stimulate and rejuvenate aging
and sun-damaged skin with human growth
factors, soluble collagen, natural
antioxidants, and matrix proteins.
It also contains a retinol complex
that provides three different pro-retinoic
acids that penetrate the skin via
a gradual release delivery system,
and a stable, concentrated serum of
15% vitamin C. This product is a favorite
of actress Bo Derek and was featured
on Oprah.
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Peter Thomas Roth's
Max
Retinol Wrinkle Repair SPF 20
features a higher level of retinol
than found in most retinol products
to help soften and smooth fine lines
and wrinkles.
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RoC
makes several products with retinol,
including Retinol Actif Pur, Eye Contour
Cream and RoC Retinol Correxion Deep
Wrinkle Daily Moisturizer.
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Resources for Buying
Retinol Products
SkinStore,
Inc
is a very good site. Their prices are
competitive, they have a no-hassle return
policy, they will ship internationally,
free domestic shipping on orders over
$99, and they have a great educational
section with lots of skincare info.
Drugstore.com,
inc.,
in conjunction with its partner site
Beauty.com, carries an impressive selection
of skin care products as well as health
and wellness products. Brands range
from DDF SkinCare to Emergin-C, Strivectin
SD, Microdermabrasion products and much
more. Drugstore.com offers free standard
shipping on orders of $49 or more and
with drugstore.com dollars™ you
automatically receive 5% back on your
nonprescription purchases. Drugstore.com
has excellent guides on vitamins, herbs,
women's health, weight management and
health issues.
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