{"id":6486,"date":"2022-01-24T12:49:18","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T02:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fivestarskincare.co\/?p=6486"},"modified":"2022-05-19T20:35:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T10:35:28","slug":"retinol-before-and-after","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivestarskincare.co\/retinol-before-and-after\/","title":{"rendered":"Retinol For Skin Care: Before & After Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Retinol<\/strong> has long been the gold standard of anti-aging ingredients in skincare. You can find myriads of before and after pictures that attest to its benefits. But this article is not some clickbait with photos that show jaw-dropping transformations. It\u2019s simply a deep dive into all the research about retinol to help you figure out whether it\u2019s the right choice for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A<\/strong> that\u2019s among a class of compounds called retinoids<\/strong>. It\u2019s a potent yet over-the-counter ingredient you\u2019ll mostly find in anti-aging products. However, its benefits go far beyond treating fine lines or wrinkles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before using retinol in your skincare routine, it\u2019s better to fully comprehend the many benefits it offers. From reducing aging signs to treating acne, this vitamin A can target multiple skin concerns for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you know which protein is found most abundantly in our body? Its collagen<\/strong>. This crucial protein is also highly important for the skin as it\u2019s a building block of skin cells. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, as we age, collagen production slows down. Not just that, the collagen the skin produces isn\u2019t like what it used to produce before. This leads to the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles<\/a>. But that\u2019s obviously not the only reason, as the skin also gets drier because of lack of appropriate oil production<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The highlighting benefit of retinol is that it boosts collagen production<\/strong> in the skin. It does so in two ways. First, it actually stimulates the production of collagen<\/a> on a cellular level. Secondly, it prevents the breakdown of collagen by inhibiting an enzyme, collagenase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A comparative study<\/a> on retinol and retinoic acid<\/strong>, which is what retinol eventually becomes as it goes deeper into the skin, showed that the wrinkles visibly reduced after 12 weeks of regular use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Skin elasticity is linked with another protein, elastin<\/strong>. This protein keeps the skin tight<\/a>, which gives a youthful look as skin elasticity is naturally high in adolescent and teenage skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Much like collage, the presence and production of elastin also slow down as we age. In fact, it does so rapidly in the teenage years, but the effects become more visible in older age as the skin gets saggy. <\/p>\n\n\n\nKey Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What are the Benefits of Retinol? – Before & After Usage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Increases Skin Elasticity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n