Is Retinol Good for Your Skin?

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Is Retinol Good for Your Skin?

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These days, whether you have wrinkles or you are certain that you

will get them in the near future, it is hard to ignore the

hundreds of new anti aging products on the market. With retinol

and AHAs, BHAs and vitamins, it's hard to tell which products

are actually going to work and which ones are will not. While a

lot of the success rate depends on the unique qualities of your

skin, there are scientific studies that have shed light some of

the more popular skin treatments.

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Is Retinol Good for Your Skin?

Copyright © 2007 Craig Elliott

Compassionet

http://www.compassionet.com/

These days, whether you have wrinkles or you are certain that you

will get them in the near future, it is hard to ignore the

hundreds of new anti aging products on the market. With retinol

and AHAs, BHAs and vitamins, it's hard to tell which products

are actually going to work and which ones are will not. While a

lot of the success rate depends on the unique qualities of your

skin, there are scientific studies that have shed light some of

the more popular skin treatments.

What is Retinol?

At first glance, retinol seems like an ideal skin product.

Derived from Vitamin A, this skin care ingredient is a natural

part of the skin and can help to restore the diminishing levels

of this vitamin as you age. Touted as being able to smooth out

your skin's texture and reduce the appearance of fine lines,

this skin care ingredient is in everything these days – from

lotions and serums to overnight creams and even some makeup

foundations. But is this skin ingredient as good as it sounds?

The Issues with Retinol

The main concern with retinol is that it is derived from Vitamin

A, which is a very potent vitamin to have in your body. If you

look at studies done about Vitamin A, you will notice that it is

not to be taken in high doses because it can cause permanent

damage to the brain – if taken orally. But there are studies now

that are indicating that you might not want to apply this

topically as it can cause skin damage as well.

Retinol is a very powerful ingredient. When used on sensitive

skin or used too often, it can begin to harm the texture of your

skin, causing it to look weathered. Because it can strip the

layers of the skin, those newly exposed layers are now going to

be subjected to the dangers of the surrounding environment,

causing it to age prematurely.

There is also some concern that applying this skin care cream

will add to the vitamin A stores in your body. In doing so, you

might be building up this toxic vitamin in your nervous system,

causing long term damage. If you are carrying a baby during a

pregnancy, these higher levels of Vitamin A might be causing your

baby to have a higher risk of birth defects and developmental

delays.

The further exposure of the skin with the use of retinol can also

make your skin more sensitive to the sun, which can increase your

risk of skin cancer. If you're not applying sunscreen

religiously after using retinol products, you might be speeding

up the sun damage that you already have on your skin as well as

leaving your skin exposed to harmful UVA and UVB rays.

What Really Works

If you're concerned about these harmful effects of retinol, you

may consider nourishing your skin from the inside instead of

trying to apply vitamins to the outside. By eating a healthy

diet, exercising, and getting enough rest, you will be able to

create a youthful glow to your skin without having to have a ten

step skincare routine.

You should also find a sunscreen that you can apply to your skin

everyday, helping to prevent any further aging signs.

While retinol is still one of the most recommended anti aging

products on the market, you need to carefully consider the

possible side effects before you begin your routine.

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Craig Elliott is a writer for Lane Labs. Lane Labs is a leading

provider of Skin Care Products: http://www.compassionet.com/