MIRACLE RETINOL: COSMETIC STAR AGAINST SKIN AGING

For a long time, retinol was primarily used to treat impure skin, but the highly effective vitamin has long since established itself as a miracle cure for wrinkles and skin aging.

Its qualities as an anti-aging ingredient were discovered by the American biochemist Elmer McCollum over a hundred years ago. In 1937, the Swiss chemist Paul Karrer even received the Nobel Prize for his research into the vitamin's unique mode of action, but it was not until the 1970s that retinol was first used in anti-aging cosmetics. In this article, find out what the secret of retinol is and what proven skin improvements you can achieve with targeted retinol care.

What is retinol and what makes retinol skin care so effective?

Retinol - also called axerophthol - is vitamin A1, the strongest form of the essential and fat-soluble vitamin A, which is found in animal foods as well as fruits and vegetables.

Retinol is responsible for the body's own regeneration and cell growth, it strengthens bone structure, has a positive effect on vision and, last but not least, is valued as an effective remedy against skin aging as it strengthens the skin's supporting tissue.

The anti-aging secret weapon: This is how retinol works against wrinkles

As soon as our skin is exposed to UV rays or other influences that accelerate skin aging, retinol is broken down in the skin - as a result, the skin loses its elasticity; wrinkles form. In addition, the top layer of the epidermis becomes thinner and loses strength.

Retinol is essential for the growth of our cells, which also explains its positive effect on our skin: By stimulating the skin's own regeneration process retinol has a natural anti-aging effect.

The concentrated vitamin A is initially stored largely in the liver, from where it is released as retinol and transported into the body's cells. Our skin tissue, which consists of a good 70% collagen, maintains its elasticity with the help of retinol; Sagging of the skin is counteracted. However, with age, the body's own retinol synthesis decreases - but thanks to highly effective care products that contain retinol, you can sustainably strengthen the firmness and youthful radiance of your skin.

Take action against skin aging processes with retinol cosmetics

Although the body is able to produce retinol itself from provitamins that are taken in through food and thus fill in wrinkles “from the inside out”, retinol production slows down as we age.

• Due to a lack of retinol, the cells that make up the connective tissue that supports the skin gradually collapse - the skin appears slack and wrinkles become visible. In addition, the skin can no longer store enough moisture and loses elasticity, which can lead to signs of dryness and wrinkles. Environmental influences such as too much sunlight, stress, little sleep, alcohol or nicotine consumption also have a negative effect on the complexion.

• The tiny retinol molecules contained in a retinol cream or serum penetrate through the top layer of the epidermis into the deeper layers of the skin and stimulate the production of collagen there.

• The supporting connective tissue fibers are activated and sagging skin cells begin to produce collagen. Retinol anti-aging products are able to improve the skin's own collagen production by up to 130%.

• Existing wrinkles can be filled up from the inside, the skin's appearance is smoothed, and the skin structure is improved. In the long term, retinol counteracts the formation of new wrinkles because it slows down the aging process of the skin.

Targeted retinol skin care with products enriched with highly effective retinol counteracts all of these effects. A retinol cream or a retinol serum tailored to your skin type, which is applied selectively, naturally strengthens the skin's own ability to regenerate. However, when using high-dose retinol products, you should definitely use sun protection during the day.

At what age does it make sense to use retinol cosmetics?

Anti-aging care products with retinol can generally be used from around 25 years of age. In some cases, the skin may initially react to a retinol product with redness, increased dryness or other irritation symptoms, which is due to the stimulation of the skin's natural activity and should go away after a few days.

When will retinol anti-aging care show the first results?

After just a few weeks of using retinol products, an improvement in the condition of the skin can usually be seen. The complexion appears refined, wrinkles, unevenness and increased pigmentation are reduced.

Our retinol favorite:

The MultiVitamin Power Recovery® Masque from Dermalogica has an antioxidant effect, provides your skin with lots of moisture and makes it wonderfully supple.

Do you have any questions about retinol cosmetics or the ingredients and application of our products? We will be happy to help you choose suitable products and answer your questions on various skin care topics.