Real Talk About Retinols
When you’re ready to exact some real change on aging skin, it’s time to look to retinols. If you have clients who are unhappy with the amount of fine lines and wrinkles they have – look to retinols. If you want to help lighten dark spots – look to retinols. If you want to help rebuild collagen – look to retinols.
Anti-Aging Results
Retinols are a derivative of Vitamin A and can aggressively peel off the upper most layers of skin. Retinols tend to be better for anti-aging than glycolic acid based products because of their ability to lighten and rebuild collagen while they strip away layers of skin.
Estheticians can achieve more advanced results on anti-aging clients by recommending products with higher percentages of retinol and/or recommending more frequent use of the product.
How It Works
All retinols are a form of Vitamin A, which acts as a stimulator to the dermis. It’s been clinically proven to improve cellular function of the skin and improve the levels of dermal collagen. It actually slows down the breakdown of the skin that is caused by aging.
5 Skin Changing Retinol Products
- Retinol Eye Serum – M.A.D Skincare
Retinol Eye Serum is the perfect eye treatment for anyone who wants to minimize fine lines and wrinkles using the benefits of Vitamin A and manage dark circles and under eye puffiness. This eye serum does it all, experience the benefits of Retinol eye serum and see how great it feels when you look your best! This product is paraben free and does not contain any chemical colorants.
- Youth Transformation Retinol Complex Serum 1% by M.A.D. Skincare
Youth Transformation Retinol Serum delivers a 1% retinol complex that minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, rough skin, and blemishes. This transformative serum also provides hydration brightens skin making it the perfect addition to any skin care routine for multiple skin conditions including acne prone skin. This product is paraben free and does not contain any chemical colorants.Features: Retistar – A stable form of vitamin A (Retinol) which also combines vitamins C & E to offer an excellent source of antioxidants and skin protection while helping to diminish fine line and wrinkles without the irritation of traditional retinol. - Youth Transformation Retinol Complex Serum 2% by M.A.D. Skincare
Youth Transformation Pro-Retinol Complex Serum 2% delivers a high level of Retinol to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, rough skin and other skin imperfections. This transformative serum also provides hydration brightens skin making it the perfect addition to any skin care routine for multiple skin conditions including acne prone skin. This product is paraben free and does not contain any chemical colorants.Features: Retistar – A stable form of vitamin A (Retinol) which also combines vitamins C & E to offer an excellent source of antioxidants and skin protection while helping to diminish fine line and wrinkles without the irritation of traditional retinol.
- Nighttime Repair Plus – Circadia
This powerhouse formulation tackles the amplified demands of more mature or damaged skin. This repairing plus product contains higher levels of Vitamin A, antioxidants and peptides than the Nighttime Repair and is the perfect solution for anyone with Dull skin requiring nightly moisturize, showing damage or needing increased cell turnover.Feature Ingredients and their Known Benefits: Vitamin A (Retinyl acetate) – A family of vitamins ultimately converted to retinoic acid in the skin. Retinoic acid may also play a role in keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation.
- Revita-Cyte- Complex by Circadia
This Revita-Cyte Complex has been specially formulated as a Vitamin A alternative to lotion use when retinoids are contradicted. This anti-aging complex leave skin feeling and appearing firmer and smoother, while providing immediate skin softness upon application. The perfect compliment to our SWiCH Dermal Rejuvenation System.Feature Ingredients and their Known Benefits:EUK-134 – Mimetic of superoxide dismutase and catalase enzymes. Scavenges superoxide, eliminates hydrogen peroxide, transforms reactive oxygen species to water and oxygen, reduces free radical lipid and DNA damage in the skin.
Proceed With Caution
Retinols are aggressive. Be sure to start your clients off slowly and gradually increase the frequency of use as well as the percentage of retinol in the product. It’s also vital to advise they limit sun exposure. Get your client to commit to wearing a sunscreen on a daily basis.
Retinols can be a wonderful tool in helping anti-aging clients achieve their goals. Be sure to know your clients’ skin really well before recommending these products. Make sure that you give clients specific instructions on how to use the product and what to look for as signs of over use and potential side effects. If you want to learn how you can incorporate retinols into your retail offerings we’d love to help you. Call us at 1-800-500-1886 or email us.
