Confused about Retinol?

With so many different products, percentages and price ranges on the market it’s no wonder that clients can be overwhelmed and unsure about this powerful ingredient.

Let’s try and break it down.

Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A and is converted by the body into retinoic acid, this retinoic acid then causes biological changes in the skin. Pure retinol is easily converted into retinoic acid and therefore can make dramatic changes to the skin, however there are some derivatives of retinol such as retinol palmitate and retinol acetate that although the percentages on the packaging may be higher, because they aren’t pure wont give the same results.

So what’s the results? With age skin’s natural cell turnover decreases resulting in dull, uneven skin tone, fine lines and rough texture. Topical retinol serums help promote cell turnover leading to brighter, smoother, more glowing skin. Retinol is a science backed anti ageing ingredient.

Pure retinol percentages will be low, 0.25. 0.5 and 1% are the average. As retinol is such a powerful ingredient it can cause dryness on the skin and therefore it should always be slowly introduced into the skin at a low level so that minimal irritation can occur. It should only be used at night time and washed off in the morning.

Why do we rate Alumier MD Retinol? One of the main attractions of AlumierMD retinol serum is that it is micro-encapsulated, this means that it allows for a slow release drip feed action into the skin giving better results over a longer period with minimal side effects. It also contains a whole host of other ingredients which enhance its effects such as niacinamide, matrixyl synthe 6 and hyaluronic acid. It comes in 3 percentages and is suitable for all skin types.

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