New Delhi: Be it pollution or poor diet or lifestyle choices or simply stress, there are many reasons why skin can start ageing faster than it must or it used to and this comes with countless health complications. And when it comes to ageing, the one go-to solution that many turn to is retinol – an ingredient which is also found in some skincare products and actually a form of vitamin A which is topically applied for healthy skin and to delay the onset of the signs of ageing. However, according to an expert, retinol can do more harm than good to skin, contary to what many believe so far.
How does retinol affect skin?
According to an NHS expert, an effort to protect the skin during summer or monsoon can take a negative turn if one relies on cosmetics too much. After a survey, it was found that one in 20 women started to use anti-ageing products on skin before turning 15. This is worrisome as the products, if used in excess can do more harm than good in a long run. Experts said that this is concerning because young skin is vulnerable and using such products can damage the skin barrier and make young cells turnover. It also leaves it open to stressors that can cause dermatitis.
It was aloso found that from the age of 25, the skin starts to lose collagen, hyaluronic acid, elasticity. For this, products like vitamin C and retinol are advised to delay the onset of fine lines, wrinkles and crow’s feet. These products help sustain the much-needed nutrients. However, at a younger age, one can obtain the same benefits by simply using moisturisers. It was also found that using too much retinol can take a negative toll on the skin barrier and leave it vulnerable to sun damage.
Citing these findings, doctors say there much be restrictions on use of retinol to prevent people from misusing the product which can do wrong to the skin. The rules state that one must cap pure retinol levels in cosmetic products to 0.3% and in body lotions it must be limited to 0.05%. But this is particularly beneficial for people with healthy skin. One game-changer in this case is protinol, a product which works faster than retinol but without side effects.
According to an NHS expert, an effort to protect the skin during summer or monsoon can take a negative turn if one relies on cosmetics too much. After a survey, it was found that one in 20 women started to use anti-ageing products on skin before turning 15. Health News Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
