Retinoic acid is a synthesizedsubstance. It is made on the basis of vitamin A and other constituents. It differs sensitivity to light and has a low molecular weight compound, due to which it penetrates well through the membranes of cells.
Retinoic acid in cosmetology hasfairly wide application. Most often it is used to treat acne and psoriasis, peelings, and also to remove age-related changes on the face. Creams and ointments based on it can be used at home, but a number of procedures are performed by a specialist.
For the purpose of correct treatment, even home procedures should be performed after the appointment of a doctor.
In addition to cosmetology, retinoids are used inmedicine, in particular in the fight against cancer. It is known that cancer is often triggered by insufficient intake of vitamin A. The studies demonstrated that retinoic acid is able to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
Retinoic acid is often a component of many cosmetics for the face and body. It is proved that it is capable of rendering such actions as:
However, in some cases, there may be irritation, so before using a face cream with such an ingredient or peeling procedure on its basis, consult a specialist.
Retinoic acid can be quite effectivemeans for your skin, if you use it competently. So, for example, after you have applied a face on its face, you can not be exposed to sunlight, do not forget about sunscreen. One of the characteristics of the acid is giving the skin a receptivity to light.
That the substance does not accumulate in the tissues inexcessive doses, you can not be too zealous. For example, exfoliation with retinoic acid or a mask based on it can not be done more than once a week, and preferably even less often.
Retinoic peeling is an excellent technique tomake the skin clean and smooth. It has a median effect. It is based on the use of acid, which allows you to keep moisture and restore the cells of the epidermis.
He has such actions:
Peeling is not harmful, during the procedure live cells are not destroyed. It slows the aging of the skin and gives a noticeable rejuvenating effect, which lasts an average of about 4 months.
Retinoic peeling is performed as a specialist,and at home after consultation with him. One session lasts about three hours. For the procedure to be successful, retinoic acid must be applied correctly. The instruction on the use of funds on its basis provides for the preliminary application of the formulation with salicylic acid for preparation. Further, depending on the concentration of the active substance in the agent, it is different.
And in the second case, retinoic acid is applied to the face, including the eyelid region along the ciliary edge. The exception is the means with depigmenting components. Eyelashes and eyebrows do not touch.
When the mask hardens after 20 minutes, it turns into a film. After another 10 hours it needs to be washed off or removed, the skin is not touched during the day.
As for the concentration of retinoic acid, it is prescribed by a physician based on individual characteristics. The course of procedures includes 3 to 5 sessions, which are held every 3-6 weeks.
Most often after the procedure, the skin can be flaky.But you do not need to speed it up, but you can apply a moisturizer. Sometimes, as a local inflammatory reaction to irritation, edema develops. They arise after the permeability of capillaries increases with the action of retinoids. Most often, they form on the neck, around the eyes and other areas, especially those who have thin skin.
Sometimes after exfoliation, the areas darken, and if there are liver problems, rashes may appear.
However, all these consequences in a properly conducted procedure are not manifested, and peeling has the desired effect.
Also, in order to prevent this, it is necessary to take into account contraindications, which are already listed above.
For home use of pimples is releasedin a special form retinoic acid - a preparation in the form of a special ointment based on vitamin A. It also restores epithelial cells and can inhibit the work of the sebaceous glands.
The key active substance of the ointment is isotretinoin (retinoic acid). It has such actions on the skin:
Such ointment is not the only means forimproving the skin. You can find another enriched cream with retinoic acid on the basis of vitamin A. Such remedies effectively fight wrinkles, acne, inflammation and other problems that are characteristic for the skin of the face.
Instruction for the ointment provides for its application toface twice a day: morning and evening. But for a start, it's better to start only with an evening reception just before sleep. The skin should be washed beforehand.
In the treatment of acne with the help of this tool can appear strong peeling. Then put ointment for a couple of days and replace it with moisturizers.
Naturally, in each case, retinoic acid acts differently. Reviews of the funds on its basis are also different.
If we talk about ointments, then they are enoughcontradictory. Some people write that it helped to cope with pimples, and others - that the skin is better, but they are not lost. Still others believe that retinoic acid in the composition of the ointment helps, but not as much as other means of a similar purpose. At the same time, there are practically no negative reviews, someone did not help to cope with pimples, but it is also suitable as a moisturizing cream or preventive measures.
As for the peeling procedure based on retinoic acid, there are also almost no complaints. In general, all note the excellent effect of rejuvenation, which lasts for several months.
Patients often during the procedure and in the firstTime after it experienced unpleasant pain, but they quickly passed. Sometimes there were cases of the appearance of spots, but this was manifested due to the presence of certain diseases or individual characteristics of a person.
And the only significant drawback of this procedure is that everyone considers its high cost.
It can be concluded that retinoic acid inCosmetology, in particular with facial care, is quite good at combating age-related manifestations and unwanted rashes in the form of acne or black spots.
