There are many very well-known active ingredients that are powerful and effective within the field of skin care. We are often asked which active ingredients should be used in conjunction, which one should you apply in the morning, and which one is the best for evening? One of the last things anyone would like to cause skin irritation when using the wrong mix of products.
The good thing is, when they are used properly these powerful ingredients will yield amazing outcomes for the skin. But it’s to use them properly. For instance, let’s consider Vitamin C. Vitamin C is fantastic in brightening skin and reducing wrinkles and lines (I personally love love Vitamin C serum!). It is important for your skin to appear more radiant during the daylight, which is why vitamin C is best applied during the early morning hours. But vitamin C can cause skin to become sensitive to sun, so it is essential to always use an sunscreen when using Vitamin C. This is essential to keep the skin healthy, happy and free of irritation. If you don’t carry this step and your face is not protected, it will be susceptible to sun damage (not only on sunny days during the summer!) and premature aging.
Let’s take a look at two of the most popular ingredients in skincare. Retinol as well as Salicylic Acid…
Retinol is considered to be the most effective to reduce the appearance of ageing skin. Retinol stimulates collagen production, decreases oil productionand improves the skin’s texture and tone and eases inflammation. Retinol operates by entering the hair follicle, and communicating with cell receptors in order to aid in stimulating the renewal of skin cells and boost cell turnover. This reduces the visible signs of ageing on the skin.
Retinol is used in all cases as an night-time treatment. Retinol causes the thinning of the outermost layer dead skin cells and this makes the skin vulnerable to sun damage. Therefore, it is crucial to wear a sunblock when using Retinol in your routine for skincare.
The products can comprise retinol or retinyl esters (retinyl palmitate/acetate) which are both classified as retinoids. Retinoids must undergo an alteration in the skin to their active form.
If the product is retinol-based when applied on your face, it will go through two steps of conversion:
Retinol retinal – Retinoic acid
If the product is the ingredient retinyl ester and is placed on skin it will undergo a 3- step conversion
Retinyl ester – retinol – retinal – retinoic acid
Retinoic acid is an most active type of retinol and is efficient in encouraging cell renewal and increasing the turnover of cells. Retinoids must be converted by enzymes that are present in your skin to the active form,’retinoic acid’.
The main thing to consider is the efficacy of this process of conversion on your skin. It’s dependent on the formula of the retinol that you are using, the frequency you use it, skin’s health, in addition to exposure to light. If you’re seeing improvement this means it’s helping your skin!
Retinol may cause skin irritation. This is less apparent when using products with retinyl esters. There are a variety of quality retinol products and the recommended dosage is to gradually increase your use. Start with a small amount and allow your skin’s reaction to change. Retinol makes your skin more susceptible to sun damage . Make sure to apply sunscreen every time you apply the ingredient retinol as part of your skincare routine.
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The most well-known Dermalogica Retinol treatment is Overnight Retinol Repair. This amazing treatment contains an extremely high concentration of pure retinol that simultaneously removes dead skin cells and fights the signs of premature ageingonly a tiny amount of it can boost the elasticity of your skin by 180 percent! This treatment is accompanied by an hydrating buffer cream that can assist those who are first retinol users or those with sensitive skin to adjust to the highly active form of the retinol.
Salicylic Acid is one of acne’s most formidable enemies. It is a great choice to become your new hero if you suffer from breakouts. Salicylic Acid removes skin cells superficially (on the surface of the skin) and aids in the elimination of acne-causing bacteria. It’s a highly effective Beta Hydroxy Acid that helps to clear a blockage in follicles like excessive oil and other debris.
Salicylic Acid reduces levels of sebum (your skin’s natural oil) and boosts cell turnover to remove the dead cells of your skin. It’s also a popular ingredient in adult acne due to its soothing properties for the skin.
Salicylic Acid has grown in popularity, possibly due to the increased incidence of adult breakouts. A growing number of people are suffering from breakouts because of hormonal changes and stress and busy lifestyles! Breakouts occur when dead skin cells excessive sebum and breakout-causing bacteria create the form of a plug that blocks pores. Salicylic Acid has the special ability to cut through the blocked pores and break down the “glue” which holds the pore-clogging dead skin cells. This aids in removing breakouts. It is essentially Salicylic Acid exfoliates the skin.
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There is Salicylic Acid in lots of products like Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash as well as Daily Microfoliant. Many people report positive results right after they begin applying Salicylic acid. It also has properties that soothe skin it’s possible that you’ll notice improvements as early after a few days. It is important to note that each person’s skin is different therefore results will differ depending on the type of skin. The majority of people notice significant improvements after a couple of weeks of usage. It is possible to use the majority of Salicylic Acid products daily or every other day. However, should your skin begin to feel dry, limit your use to once per week.
You could also make use of Retinol as well as Salicylic acid in conjunction! Yes, together! When Dermalogica launched Retinol Clearing Oil It was perhaps the first time Retinol was combined together with Salicylic Acid into one formulation. Combining these two powerful ingredients has generated lots of curiosity. Can it be safe? Can both be combined and do they work effectively when used together?
It’s safe and works efficiently when employed in the right way. This isn’t easy to achieve , but Dermalogica has mastered it by introducing its Retinol Clearing Oil. You can treat breakouts as well as fight premature skin ageing by applying one treatment over the course of a night.
Retinol Clearing oil is distinctive due to the fact that it blends two potent ingredients into one powerful formula to create a unique formula. Salicylic Acid to rapidly clear and prevent breakouts, and powerful, time-released Retinol that can aid in reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and hyper-pigmentation. You’ve probably heard that it’s not recommended to utilize Retinol or Salicylic Acid together as they are extremely effective on the skin and can cause irritation. But, using Retinol Cleansing Oil the addition of the time-released Retinyl Propionate offers a gentler approach . The gentle oil base of salicylic acid and retinol mimics the skin’s lipids , allowing you to get the active ingredients more deeply while retaining moisture.
If you’d prefer using Salicylic Acid and Retinol separately make sure not to apply both at the at the same time. Apply Salicylic Acid in the morning and Retinol at evening. People with sensitive skin might require these products at least once a week or cut down Salicylic Acid use to once per week or as required.
One last note: …. Keep in mind that while Retinol along with Salicylic Acid are highly effective ingredients for your skin, they may cause skin sensitivity to sunlight, so make sure you wear sunscreen or a moisturiser with SPF- each any day throughout the year and not only on the days that are sunny!