Top 5 Retinol Moisturisers For You in Nigeria
It’s always better to do pre-aging than anti-aging. Strengthening the skin early will give you a stronger foundation on which you will age.
Retinoids, which includes retinol, is a term that everyone has heard of at some point in their lives. Besides sunscreen, the vitamin A derivative is one of the most effective anti-aging products in skincare. It strengthens DNA repair and works on the regeneration of the top layer of the skin, which helps remedy common skin care problems, including discoloration, fine lines and wrinkles. It helps stimulate the production of collagen, and depending on the formula, it is also helpful with cystic acne, unclogging pores, reducing breakouts and blemishes.
However, there’s still a lot of confusion as to who can use it and when. Keep reading to learn when you should start using this powerhouse ingredient!
When Can You Start Using Retinol?
There’s no right or wrong age to begin using retinol, although most dermatologists recommend starting bewteen your mid to late 20s. The reason? “The production of collagen fibers start to decline in our 20s,” explains Dr. Allison Arthur, MD, FAAD, at Sand Lake Dermatology Center.” So it’s the perfect time to start reaping the preventative-aging benefits retinol has to offer to boost your regeneration potential while it’s still high. Collagen helps to maintain a smooth, plump appearance of the skin. The loss of collagen and elastin can lead to wrinkles and sagging.
How To Work Retinol Into Your Routine
We usually recommend to start with a gentle, non-prescription retinol product and slowly work your way up. This will help your skin acclimatize, while minimizing the irritation and inflammation sometimes associated with retinoids.
Best practices will include: using as a nightly treatment only, a pea-sized amount two/three nights at first and increase as tolerated. Avoid the delicate eye and lip area during application, and don’t neglect your neck and décolletage. If you can, wait for 30 minutes before applying the next step of your routine for optimal results. Ensure to wear sunscreen every day.
Listen to what your skin can handle, and do not combine actives without consultation.
5 Best Retinol Moisturisers to Add To Your Routine
To help you get started with (or continue) your retinol journey, we’ve rounded up 5 of the best retinol products you can incorporate into your routine. All available in Nigeria.
Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Face Moisturiser
This is a great retinol product for beginners. Combines retinoid complex and niacinamide for 24 hours of hydration and visible improvements in fine lines & wrinkles, smoothness, brightness, firming, dark spots, and pores. See true skin transformation in 28 days.
Paula’s Choice 1% Retinol Treatment
A light lotion that absorbs quickly to enhance hydration and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and uneven skin tones. Another great variant is the powerful blend of 0.3% Retinol + 2% Bakuchiol Treatment to ward off signs of aging.
L’Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert 45+ Day & Night Creams
A daily anti-wrinkle moisturiser for 45+. Enriched with Retino-Peptides, a powerful complex of Pro Retinol A and Peptides, cells in the epidermal layer are regenerated. With Triple Action: Smoothens wrinkles, improves firmness after 5 days, and helps regenerate skin.
Advanced Clinicals Retinol Firming Cream
This retinol firming cream reduces the visible signs of aging as it helps replenish your moisture barrier. Made with natural ingredients as Green Tea, Aloe Vera, and Chamomile. For daily use on cleansed face, neck and body.
Medix 5.5 Retinol + Ferulic Acid Anti-Sagging Treatment
Infused with retinol and ferulic acid to target crepey wrinkles and sun damaged skin, improve the look of sagging skin while leaving your skin feeling hydrated and smooth. If your skin is dry, sun damaged, wrinkled, crepey and generally lacks luster, this should be your daily body moisturiser.
Is it ever too late to start?
If you’ve gone past your 20s and are you’re concerned about having missed your window for reaping the benefits of retinol, there’s good news for you… lol. It’s never too late! Although known for its anti-aging benefits, you don’t have to wait until you notice signs of aging to start using retinol- you can get a preventative head start. Remember, retinol isn’t a quick fix. Lasting results are measured in months not days and weeks. Sun damage and signs of aging take much longer to improve, but it is vital to be consistent. Start slow today and work your way up for a glowing, youthful skin. XOXO
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