Retin A for Smooth and Glowing Complexion

Retin A is a popular anti ageing ingredient. Derived from vitamin A, retin A till date is the most potent anti ageing ingredient to reduce and diminish the signs of ageing like wrinkles, creases, sagging, and fine lines. You will be surprised to know that this powerful anti ageing formula was first developed and devised as an anti acne remedy to clear pimples, black heads, white heads and oily skin.

However, soon its anti ageing and skin smoothening effects like reducing fine lines, creases and dark spots from the face surfaced and repackaged this anti acne treatment as an anti ageing product as well. Today, retin A is available in a number of concentrations, formulas and consistency. Depending upon the condition and severity of skin concern retin A is available as retin A micro gel, retin A cream, retinol etc. in dosages like 0.1%, 0.05% and  0.025%. 

However, it is always suggested to start with a lower dosage like 0.025% and gradually move to a higher dosage once your skin becomes accustomed to the formula. Retin A, hence if used correctly and in the right concentrations is like a miracle product that can truly return the glory and beauty of your youth and help you look younger than your age. What else, a woman can ask for!

To use it correctly, always make sure to use only a pea sized amount at the bed time in night and wear a broad spectrum sunscreen next morning to protect your skin from harmful sun radiation. Sun exposure should be avoided and sun screen is advised with the use of this cream as retin A has a tendency to make your skin more sensitive to the skin.

While, retin micro gel is more often than not used for acne treatment, retin A cream is best for skin ageing concern like wrinkles and fine lines. Although, moisturizing and other cosmetic anti ageing products do have benefits for skin in terms of keeping the skin supple and dewy, these hardly make any remarkable or visible difference in the appearance of the skin vis-a-vis, wrinkles, dark spots, sagging and pimples.

Only the proactive formula tretinoin or retin A has the capability to penetrate into deeper layers of the skin to help rebuild skin elasticity and increase the skin turnover process for a younger looking and radiant skin. Retin A side effects are rare and unheard of, if used as prescribed, otherwise it can cause skin drying, peeling, flaking and darkening as side effects, which are temporary.