Retinol is a true ally in caring for mature complexion with visible signs of ageing and complexion marked by discolouration. Why have dermatologists and cosmetologists been putting it on a pedestal for years? Rapid effects, effectiveness and safety are only some of its advantages. Find out what else it can do for your skin.
Retinol, i.e. …
It is commonly known as vitamin A and has become famous under this name. Retinol is the term more frequently used in professional cosmetology. Today, we already know that retinol is vitamin A in its pure form. It stimulates the cell renewal process, which is why it is used in anti-ageing cosmetics slowing ageing down and eliminating its signs. It is applied both during procedures performed in the beauty salon and in the privacy of your home, where it can work miracles.
Mature skin … needs more attention
The skin loses its renewing ability with age. Disturbed mechanisms influencing the maintenance of its good condition lead to the fact that epidermis becomes thinner and more vulnerable to external factors. The occurrence of increasingly deeper wrinkles and discolouration together with the loss of skin firmness and smoothness are very common. These symptoms are specifically intensified by solar radiation and many women still fail to protect themselves or their skin properly.
Retinol contributes to the correct epithelial cell growth, simultaneously accelerating the keratosis process. Thus, the use of cosmetics and the vitamin A treatment is recommended for mature skin due to its ability to reduce the number of abnormal cells in the epidermis and to normalize their maturation process.
The retinol treatment: patience pays off
Retinol is characterized by very strong effects so it is important to adjust the treatment to the individual needs of the skin. Initially, deterioration of the skin condition may be observed so a longer treatment allowing the skin to accustom to this new environment is recommended. It should last at least 3 months, depending on the skin condition, the level of its deterioration and desired effects. Retinol rejuvenation procedures are performed every 10-14 days with a series of 6-8 meetings. The intensive Reti Fusion Peel treatment in the Arkana beauty salon includes 2-5 procedures, each of which is performed every 28 days.
The effects of the treatment include the reduction in the number of abnormal cells, thickening of epidermis, the increase in the production of new collagen fibers and in the number of blood vessels and brightening of discolouration. During the therapy you ought to take care of proper protection from the sun, by applying protective cream with a high filter, such as Sun Protector SPF 50+, which, additionally, levels the tone and masks imperfections. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not undergo the retinol treatment due to its strong effects.
Domestic care to maintain the achieved results and to protect against their loss complements procedures conducted in beauty salons. Retinol may be found in cosmetics belonging to the Reti Fusion Therapy line including eye cream, mask, dermocosmetic day cream and nourishing and intensively rejuvenating cream. Each preparation contains highly concentrated retinol and their composition has been additionally supplemented with ferulic acid, which neutralizes free radicals, and vitamin C, which, in turn, stimulates collagen synthesis.
When deciding to undergo the retinol treatment, you undertake to fight against discolouration, wrinkles and scars. You are taking an important step in restoring the skin’s young and healthy appearance because you target the source of the problem and you focus on the element responsible for the ageing process.
