How to Select a Retinol Cream

Retinol cream for wrinkles

Using a retinol cream to help lessen wrinkles is a proven method of looking younger. Retinol is natural and is found in animal products like fish oil. It is a form of vitamin A. It can also be manufactured. The reason that retinol cream is so effective for anti aging is that it is fat soluble and is absorbed by the skin. It promotes new cell growth and is an anti-oxidant.

Instructions

1. First there are a few things you need to know about retinol cream for anti aging in general. Retinol can be applied every day, but can cause skin irritation. You may need to start with a low amount of it and work your way up.

2. Retinol creams are marketed by different companies and contain different amounts of retinol. Read the labels carefully to see how much they actually contain.

3. Check the label to see what other ingredients are listed in the reitnol cream, especially those listed as being beneficial for anti aging. Glycolic acid works well in conjunction with retinol, making it more effective. Hydroxy acids and vitamin C can also be beneficial.

4. Do not let a lot of fancy claims for other ingredients sway you. It will probably just make the price higher while not increasing the benefits. Look for a cream with the ingredients mentioned here and the strength you want. If you don't let yourself be swayed by exotic claims, you will get maximum benefits at the minimum cost from your retinol cream.

Tips & Warnings

• Retinol is known to cause birth defects and should NOT be used during pregnancy.

• Retinol is known to increase skin sensitivity so be sure to use a sun screen.