Why you shouldn’t be using retinol?
Nowadays, the market is flooded with many different types of beauty products that comes with tall claims of guaranteeing you clear and flawless skin. And many people often fall into this trap and are easily misguided by advertisements and promotional campaigns and purchase these beauty and skincare products without even having a basic knowledge of the formula or ingredients and whether it is safe to use or not. Despite tightening of laws and regulations around product safety, the beauty and skincare market continues to have many gaps making it easier to sell low-quality products to gullible customers. Further, many people often form their own conclusions and opinions on certain beauty products or formulas based on word of mouth, hear say or mere myths and this lack of awareness of the facts surrounding these beauty products can easily mislead many people.
Retinol is one such area of controversy that has often been a hot topic of conversation in the beauty and skincare industry. Besides that, it is often used as a key ingredient in anti-ageing and anti-pigmentation creams and lotions as it is well-known for improving the skin tone and maintaining a youthful and flawless appearance. NeutriHerbs has a wide array of Retinol products aimed at enhancing the appearance of your skin such as the Pro Retinol Anti-Aging Amino Acid Foam Cleanser For Anti Wrinkles and PRO Retinol Cream For Wrinkles And Acne Marks.
Ill Impacts of Applying Retinol?
- Mild irritation, redness and flaking of the skin
- Sudden acne break outs
- Sensitivity to sun
- Increased dryness and reduced moisture in skin
- Discoloration and blemishes on skin
- Itchiness and scaly patches on the skin’s surface
- Swelling and eczema flare-ups
Is Retinol safe for long-term use?
Despite having some side effects, there is no ruling or medical advice against long-term use of retinoids. Application of retinoids in controlled, specified doses will generally reduce the risk of being victimized by the side effects of retinol.
Why is Retinol Continued to be used in the production of beauty products?
Despite the side effects associated with retinol use, there are many popular and well-established brands of beauty and skincare products that continue to use Retinol as a key ingredient in their creams and beauty formulas. The reason for this is that despite having some side effects, there is more goodness and nutrition that retinol has to offer to your skin and also, it is a product approved to be included within the formulas for beauty products by the relevant authorities. This means that it is safe to use. However, if you notice any allergies or irritations while using retinol based products it is best advised to discontinue use and consult a medical specialist.
