Author: James E Mizzell
Source: articlesbase.com
Among the most effective anti-aging products for skin care, we are with tretinoin, retinol and retinol palmitate. These are all forms of vitamin A or its derivatives. The most important is tretinoin (retinoic acid). It is found in vegetables such as carrots and spinach. Tretinoin is widely used in the treatment of acne and increasingly used in anti-aging regimes. Vitamin A is readily absorbed through the skin and stimulates the production of skin cells and thereby increasing collagen production. Collagen is responsible for fuller, firmer and younger skin.Being strongest treatments of vitamin A, Trentinoin can treat some skin conditions tougher, but is also the most irritating of the products. When using either of these treatments of vitamin A, if skin becomes irritated, stop using the product to avoid further damaging the skin. Vitamin A in all its forms increases sun sensitivity. Do not forget the sunscreen! Retinol, although not as strong as tretinoin is found mainly in anti-aging products or skin rejuvenation. It is found in vegetables like any other treatment of vitamin A, but not as easily absorbed through the skin. His popularity among the anti-aging products is due to the fact that one can start with a mild form of it and gradually increase the dose, thus avoiding irritation posed the strongest form of vitamin A. Retinol palmitate has not been as extensively tested as the other two, but also proves to be a preferred substitute for tretinoin, which can be formulated as a non-irritating alternative.It concerns me that many of the products for skin care available are irritating to the skin. Sounds like a strong statement in favor of natural products. I have trouble using the terms "skin care" and "irritation" together. I think the two should be mutually exclusive. Too many people have the attitude that has to hurt to be no good. Personally, I think if it is somewhat harder than soap and water, need not be in contact with skin. I know that when people are desperate to change something, they'll try anything. Unfortunately, many of the things covered are strictly experimental. Some of the experiments prove to be beneficial, but too often the results are unpleasant. That is expected when it acts without information.Stay informed! Moderation in all things (including moderation).
I am James Mizzell, owner of 3 websites;
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www.melanesianskincare.com
I am retired, living in Florida and working on another site.