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When to start retinol and is it really important? Here's your A-Z guide

At the moment, thanks to Instagram, retinol is one skin ingredient that every second person wants to try. But is the ingredient appropriate for you? Should you add it to your skin routine? Find out with the article below.

Times Now Digital

Updated Jun 20, 2022, 23:33 IST

Retinol

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Retinol is a topical Vitamin A-based product
It can cause redness, burn the skin and lead to irritation if not used correctly
Always consult a dermatologist before adding retinol to your skincare

Thanks to Instagram and skin influencers, we get to know about different skin ingredients that can help us shoo our skin woes. At the moment, retinol is one topical product that is all rage.

You meet someone one fine day with radiant skin and they cannot stop sharing how retinol has changed their life. But can this vitamin A-based product can your life too? Can it shoo away your wrinkles, fine lines and reduce blemishes? Find out all in this article.

Benefits of using retinol

Retinol is an ideal product for those struggling with acne marks. It is also recommended for those who want to gain brighter, smoother and wrinkle-free skin. Retinol boosts collagen and gets you that plump, even-toned skin. You can start using retinol by adding it to your night skincare routine 2-3 times a week and slowly increase the concentration.

When should you use retinol?

Should you use retinol? Ask your skin doctor. If your dermatologist recommends the product, go crazy but if they say avoid, then maybe it is not suited for your skin. People with severe acne, dry skin and even rosacea should avoid using retinol unless prescribed. As for the age, most doctors recommend people aged 30 and above add retinol to their skincare.

Why retinol may be a no-no for you

While retinol does show promising results for many, the same may not be your case. It's a strong product which can cause skin dryness and irritation. It can even cause skin burns. Plus, it is not a product you use every day and it starts to show results only gradually.

You need to be extremely rigid about your skincare if you plan to use retinol. You cannot be in the position where you skip applying sunscreen or moisturizing your skin while using retinol just because you don't feel like it.

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