• About Us
  • Interviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Feature
  • Articles
  • Beauty
  • Blog
  • Travel
  • Events
  • Let’s Eat
  • E-Magazines
  • en English▼
  • X
  • ar Arabic
  • zh-CN Chinese (Simplified)
  • en English
  • ur Urdu
Friday, March 24, 2023
  • Login
Social Diary
  • About Us
  • Interviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Feature
  • Articles
  • Beauty
  • Blog
  • Travel
  • Events
  • Let’s Eat
  • E-Magazines
No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Interviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Feature
  • Articles
  • Beauty
  • Blog
  • Travel
  • Events
  • Let’s Eat
  • E-Magazines
No Result
View All Result
Social Diary
No Result
View All Result

Retinol vs. Retinoids

Which Works Better and Why?

by admin
November 27, 2022
in Articles
Reading Time: 3 mins read
0
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on whatsapp

By Beenish Batool
So you’re looking to kickstart your anti-aging skincare routine—or maybe you’re hoping to elevate it, then there is something you should be getting the hang of. While many ingredients, such as vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide, can lend to a healthier, more youthful-looking visage, nothing is quite as effective as retinol (and retinoids, as a whole). That’s why they’re now considered as being the gold standard in anti-aging skincare. But when you head out to get yourself something great, you have to ensure that you are making the most of this regime. But the major question that needs to be answered is which one to adapt in your routine- retinol or retinoid? If your skincare regimen doesn’t include a retinoid product, your skin may be seriously missing out. Retinoids are clinically proven to treat acne, wrinkles, and a host of other skin issues, thanks to their ability to stimulate collagen growth, speed epidermal turnover, and decrease inflammation.

 

A derivative of vitamin A, retinoids can tackle everything from fine lines and pigmentation to acne and psoriasis. They achieve this by boosting the turnover rate of skin cells. These can also accelerate the rate of skin cell division and new cell growth. In short, they change how your skin cells function. Applying retinoids topically helps increase cell division on the surface of your skin, which helps thicken the top layer of skin. Retinol and other retinoids also work deep in the skin’s dermis layer to stimulate collagen and elastin production and collage is the holy grail to amazing looking skin. These skin proteins naturally decrease with time, leading to thinning skin and other visible signs of aging. Boosting their production, then, allows retinoids to offer pro-aging support not to mention fight sun damage and help reduce the appearance of pores. Additionally, retinoids can unclog pores, removing the bacteria that contributes to acne breakouts, and reduce the inflammation and shedding associated with psoriasis.
However I wanted to touch upon the biggest misconception about retinol and retinoids is that they’re the same, and that the terms are interchangeable. In reality, “retinoid” is the term assigned to the overarching category of compounds derived from Retinyl Palmitate. “There are dozens of retinoids available in skincare and all retinoids fall into one of four categories: retinol, retinoic acid, retinyl esters, and retinaldehyde.


ADD RETINOIDS INTO YOUR ROUTINE
Determine your skin type — and its needs. Retinoid is not ideal for those with sensitive skin. Whereas retinol is ideal for sensitive, reactive skin types, as well as those with less sun damage.
Select your product-since retinol products saturate the skincare market, it’s important to know which are worth plucking from the shelves. If you’ve never used retinol (or retinoids), start with a low-percentage OTC retinol in the best form for your skin type before asking your doctor or dermatologist for a prescription solution.
Perform a patch test- even if you think you’ve selected the perfect product for your skin type,it is important to perform a patch test to rule out an adverse reaction when applying it to your face, neck, and chest.

Previous Post

Editor’s Pick

Next Post

My Vogue Statement!

admin

Related Posts

Easy Recipes for a fresh, organic Sehri.
Let's Eat

Easy Recipes for a fresh, organic Sehri.

With the onset of this blessed month, everyone aims to loose few pounds in hope to look better in Eid...

by admin
March 24, 2023
Do You Overprotect Your Child? If So, You’re An Elephant Parent.
Family Time

Do You Overprotect Your Child? If So, You’re An Elephant Parent.

Just like every child is unique, every parent is too. That leads to different parents having different parenting styles. Some...

by admin
March 23, 2023
Pakistani Dramas that broke stereotypes to introduce wide age-gap couples.
Watching

Pakistani Dramas that broke stereotypes to introduce wide age-gap couples.

We are all familiar with the stereotypical Pakistani lead couple, a toxic and underwhelming boy who is ‘edgy’ and ‘dark’...

by admin
March 22, 2023
In Conversation with Musarrat Misbah.
Interviews

In Conversation with Musarrat Misbah.

Musarrat Misbah needs no introduction. She is one of the pioneers of Pakistan's makeup industry. Her Salon 'Depliex' has branches...

by admin
March 21, 2023
Ramadan Preps!
Articles

Ramadan Preps!

T he Holy Month is upon us and what better way to get into the spirit of worship than to...

by admin
March 19, 2023
Preparing for a  Wholesome Ramadan
Articles

Preparing for a Wholesome Ramadan

What 'To Eat’ By Lubna Malik DATE   Treat yourself to a snack packed full of energy and healthy sweetness,...

by admin
March 19, 2023
Load More
Next Post

My Vogue Statement!

Social Diary

© 2022 Social Diary - Powered by Pakistan Observer.

Navigate Site

  • About Us
  • Interviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Feature
  • Articles
  • Beauty
  • Blog
  • Travel
  • Events
  • Let’s Eat
  • E-Magazines

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • About Us
  • Interviews
  • Lifestyle
  • Feature
  • Articles
  • Beauty
  • Blog
  • Travel
  • Events
  • Let’s Eat
  • E-Magazines

© 2022 Social Diary - Powered by Pakistan Observer.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
en English▼
X
ar Arabiczh-CN Chinese (Simplified)en Englishur Urdu