The Return Of Retinol

Take your skincare to the next level and add retinol into your routine during the winter months.  Retinol is a form of Vitamin A it’s often found in anti-aging products.  It’s considered a gold-standard do-it-all ingredient.  It helps minimize the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, environmental damage and blemishes while rejuvenating the overall look of collagen-depleted skin.

Retinol is also known for causing irritation, peeling and dryness.  It has the ability to exfloliate and keep healthy cells on the surface is both a blessing and a curse.  You can reap the benefits if you incorporate it strategically.

• Start with a lower concentration of retinol.
• Retinol comes in different delivery systems. At Image they use kemspheres, oil-soluble encapsulations that deliver retinol in a stable for to maximize effectiveness while reducing chances of skin becoming red and irritated.
• Mix and match properly. Retinol doesn’t mix well with some ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide usually in acne products.
• For best results, use products that contain ingredients that contain peptides, and anti-aging ingredient for younger-looking skin. Apply sunscreen and avoid harsh cleansers and toner.
• Hydrate, Hydrate and Hydrate…Add products to potential avoid dryness. Try Ageless Total Pure Hyaluronic Filler, it contains six unique forms of hyaluronic acid, that will infuse hydration into even the driest of skins.
• Start nice and slow. Introduce any retinol-based product slowly into your routine.  Start one to two times a week, nighttime only, and then increase frequency as the skin builds up a tolerance.

5 Tips To Renew Confidence In Your Skin

1)  Always clean your skin at night.  Dirt and grime builds up and seeps into your pores during the day.  It’s so important to clean that grime off your skin at night, even when not wearing make-up.

2)  Make sure your brows have been professional done for your perfect shape. If you are uncomfortable using brow make-up you may want to have a professional brow tint.

3) Highlight your best features.  If your eyes are your best feature, use the right color make-up to bring and enhance your eyes, line and apply mascara to make them pop.  Same goes with lips, find your complimentary color whether it’s a gloss or lipstick.

4) Exfoliate your skin at least once a week at home.  You could  use a product as gentle as a skin polish or something even as strong as  a retinol product.  Seek the help of a professional to find what is your best way to exfoliate if needed.  Professional peels work wonders, too!

5) Hydrate your skin on the outside as well as the inside. Daytime moisturizers should include an SPF to help protect your skin from sun damage.  Moisturizing with treatment cremes containing the ingredient hyrulonic acid is a must at night.  Drink coconut water with a splash of pineapple juice.

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