It’s impossible to talk about skincare without talking about Retinol, and there’s a good reason for that! Retinol truly is the real deal, a simple and safe compound that’s been clinically demonstrated to significantly reduce signs of aging in your skin. Retinol can help eliminate fine lines and wrinkles, reduce harmful bacteria on the face, and more.
That’s why SkinMedica’s Retinol Complex is our October 2024 Product of the Month! Both the 0.5% and 1.0% formulations are on sale for 20% off for September only.
If you’ve never seen what Retinol can do, this the perfect time to try it for yourself.
What is Retinol?
Retinol is a form of Vitamin A, also called Vitamin A1. This particular compound has numerous uses, but has found its real home in skincare. Numerous studies have shown it truly is among the most effective compounds available for restoring youthful skin and reversing signs of aging.
Better yet, Retinol is appropriate for both men and women with any skin type, and requires little preparation to use. Aside from pregnant women, anyone can enjoy the benefits of Retinol in their skin care routine.
SkinMedica’s Retinol Complex products take these effects to the next level with their PhytoShield encapsulation process. This antioxidant complex reduces irritation when using Retinol, while further enhancing your skin’s youthful texture.
Retinol: Amazing All-Around Skin Care
Few products we stock offer more all-around benefits than SkinMedica Retinol Complex. It protects and enhances your skin in four big ways:
1 – Erasing fine lines and wrinkles
Retinol is most commonly used as an anti-wrinkle treatment. Its antioxidant properties help reduce skin damage, soften the skin, and reduce common signs of aging. It’s gentle and safe to use in any skin care routine.
2 – Reducing skin discoloration
Retinol products like SkinMedica Retinol Complex also work as exfoliates. It removes older discolored skin while encouraging your skin to naturally heal itself with fresh, new, youthful-looking skin. It can work wonders on discolorations you’ve picked up over time, removing another big sign of aging.
3 – Preventing acne
Retinol also helps prevent acne and other skin diseases caused by bacteria, by reducing the amount of sebum produced by the skin. Sebum is skin oil, and small amounts of it help keep your skin soft and moisturized. However, too much of it can cause oily buildups, which also provide food for bacteria.
Retinol starves those bacteria out, before they can cause acne or other skin diseases.
4 – Shrinking pores
The size of your pores is mostly determined by genetics, but pores can be stretched by sebum buildup, or other dust and debris making their way into your pores. Retinol products clean the skin and clear your pores, allowing them to shrink back to their natural size.
Making SkinMedica Retinol Complex Part of Your Skin Care Routine
It’s easy to make Retinol products part of your skin care routine. For normal usage, it should simply be applied in the evening, after cleansing and toning, but before applying moisturizer. There’s nothing else to it. The Retinol simply sinks into your skin and works its magic.
Retinol skincare products have no major side effects, and can be used by anyone except women who are lactating, pregnant, or planning to become pregnant.
If you have never used a Retinol product before, there may be some mild redness or irritation at first. We recommend starting off only using it twice a week for a couple weeks, so that your skin can get used to it. Then you can move to using it every other day, and finally to daily use as your skin builds tolerance.
Finally, we recommend using SPF 30+ sunscreen whenever outdoors during the day while using Retinol products. Some users have reported increased vulnerability to sunburn.
Should I Use The 0.5% or 1.0% Formula?
If you’ve never used Retinol products before, definitely start with the weaker formulation. The 1.0% formula is for significantly-damaged skin which can already tolerate Retinol.
Otherwise, we recommend consulting with us to analyze your skin and recommend the best option in SkinMedica Retinol Complex products, along with other products which will enhance its age-erasing properties. We’re here to help you look your best!
Get SkinMedica Retinol Complex at The Skin Clinic!
The Skin Clinic is the premiere luxury skin care clinic of North Scottsdale, AZ. We provide the very best in skincare products and modern treatments, in a truly luxurious setting that brings absolute comfort. From our full line of SkinMedica products to advanced treatments like Botox and CoolSculpting, our goal is to help you become the best that you can be.
Act now so you can enjoy 20% off your SkinMedica Retinol Complex products this month! If you have any questions, please contact us.
