There are many very well-known and potent active ingredients that are used in skincare. We frequently get asked what active ingredients should be used in conjunction, which one should you prefer to use in the morning, and what one should you use in the evening? The last thing you want to cause skin irritation through the use of the wrong combination of products.
The best part is that when properly used these powerful ingredients can yield fantastic effects for skin. However, it’s to use them properly. For instance, let’s consider Vitamin C. Vitamin C is fantastic in brightening skin and reducing wrinkles and lines (I personally love the Vitamin C serum!). Your skin wants to appear brighter during the daylight, which is why vitamin C should be used at the beginning of the day. Vitamin C may make your skin sensitive to sunlight, which is why it is recommended to wear sunscreen whenever you are using Vitamin C. This is essential to keep the skin healthy, glowing and free of irritation. If you don’t carry this step completely, then your skin could be susceptible to sun damage (not only during sunny days of summer!) and premature aging.
Let’s take a look at two of the most popular ingredients in skincare. Retinol as well as Salicylic Acid…
Retinol is considered to be the most effective to reduce the appearance of ageing skin. Retinol increases collagen production, lowers oil productionand improves the skin’s texture and tone and eases inflammation. Retinol operates by entering the follicle and communicating cells to stimulate the renewal of skin cells and boost cell turnover. This reduces the visible signs of ageing on the skin.
Retinol is used in all cases as an night-time treatment. Retinol causes the thinning of the outermost layer dead skin cells and this makes the skin vulnerable to sun damage. Therefore, it is essential to wear a sunblock when using Retinol in your routine for skincare.
The products can contain retinol , or retinyl ester (retinyl palmitate/acetate) which are both classified as retinoids. Retinoids require an alteration in the skin to their active form.
If the product is retinol-based when applied onto your skin goes through an two-step conversion process:
Retinol retinal – Retinoic acid
If the product is retinyl esters, when placed on skin it will undergo a 3- step conversion process:
Retinyl ester – retinol – retinal – retinoic acid
Retinoic acid is an most active type of retinol and is efficient in encouraging cell renewal and increasing the turnover of cells. Retinoids must be converted by enzymes that are present in your skin to the active form of’retinoic acid’.
The main thing to consider is the efficacy of this process within your skin. It’s dependent on the formula of the retinol product you’re using, the frequency you use it, overall health in addition to exposure to light. If you’re seeing results that are visible, then it’s working on your skin!
Retinol may cause skin irritation. This is less apparent when using products with retinyl esters. There are often different quality retinol products and the recommendation is to increase your use. Begin with a lower concentration and allow the skin’s response to adapt. Retinol can make your skin more susceptible to sun-induced damage, so be sure to use an SPF every time you apply the ingredient retinol as part of your skincare routine.
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The most well-known Dermalogica Retinol treatment is Overnight Retinol Repair. This extraordinary treatment comes with the highest concentration of pure retinol that simultaneously removes dead skin cells as well as combats signs of premature agingeven a small amount can increase the elasticity of skin by 180 percent! This treatment is accompanied by an hydrating buffer cream that can aid those who are new to retinol, or those with sensitive skin, adjust to the highly active form of the retinol.
Salicylic Acid is one of acne’s biggest enemies, so it is a great choice to become your hero when you suffer from breakouts. Salicylic Acid removes skin cells superficially (on the surface of the skin) and assists in killing acne-causing bacteria. It’s an extremely efficient Beta Hydroxy Acid that helps remove blockages in the follicles including the accumulation of oil and dirt.
Salicylic Acid reduces levels of sebum (your skin’s natural oil) and boosts cell turnover to remove old skin cells. It’s also the most popular ingredient for acne in adults due to its properties that soothe the skin.
Salicylic Acid has grown in popularity because of the rise in adult breakouts. A growing number of people suffer from breakouts as a result of hormonal changes and stress and busy lifestyles! Breakouts are caused by dead skin cells excessive sebum, and bacteria that cause breakouts form the form of a plug that blocks pores. Salicylic Acid has the special ability to cut through the blocked pores and break down the “glue” which holds the pore-clogging dead skin cells. This aids in removing breakouts. It is essentially Salicylic Acid exfoliates the skin.
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There is Salicylic Acid in lots of products, including Dermalogica Clearing Cleansing Skin Wash and Daily Microfoliant. Many people report positive results as soon as they begin applying Salicylic acid. It also has properties that soothe skin it is possible to see improvement in your skin as early even the following day. However, it is important to remember that each person’s skin is different and the results may differ depending on the type of skin. The majority of people notice significant improvements after a couple of weeks of usage. It is possible to use the majority of Salicylic Acid products daily or every other day. However, should your skin begin feeling dry, limit your use to once per week.
It is also possible to use salicylic acid and retinol together! Yes, together! When Dermalogica launched Retinol Clearing Oil it was perhaps the first time Retinol was paired along with Salicylic Acid within one item. Combining these two potent ingredients generated a lot of curiosity. Can it be safe? Can use them together or do they perform efficiently when combined?
It’s safe and works well when employed in the right way. It can be difficult to attain, however Dermalogica has mastered it by introducing its Retinol Clearing Oil. It can help treat breakouts and fight premature skin ageing by applying one treatment over the course of a night.
Retinol Clearing oil is distinctive due to the fact that it blends two potent ingredients into a potent blend to create a unique formula. Salicylic Acid to rapidly clear and prevent breakouts, and Retinol, a potent ingredient that is released in time to aid in reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and hyper-pigmentation. You’ve probably been told that it is not advisable to utilize Retinol or Salicylic Acid together as they are extremely sensitive to the skin and can cause irritation. But using Retinol Clarifying Oil addition of the time-released Retinyl Propionate offers a gentler approach . The gentle oil base mimics the skin’s oil lipids to help deliver the active ingredients more deeply while keeping moisture.
If you would prefer to apply Salicylic Acid and Retinol separately make sure not to apply them both at the at the same time. Apply Salicylic Acid in the morning and Retinol at evening. People with sensitive skin might need to apply these products in alternating days or cut down Salicylic Acid use to once per week or as whenever needed.
One last idea …. Keep in mind that while Retinol along with Salicylic Acid are highly effective ingredients for your skin, they may both make your skin more sensitive to sun, which is why you should ensure you apply sunscreen or moisturiser that contains spf- all throughout the day, and not only on bright days!