There are many elements that can be used for skin care. These elements are considered allies of your skin. Among the most famous are retinoic acid, also known as retinol, which is a compound that is derived from vitamin A and has multiple properties for the care and improvement of the skin.
Among the many benefits of this acid we find that it is an excellent depigmenting agent and a unique ally to delay the signs of aging in the skin and it also has unbeatable firming properties. Given these benefits, this acid has positioned itself as a fundamental element in the cosmetic and beauty industry, being used to recover the natural tone of the skin and also to control acne, since it generates a peeling effect that helps remove the impurities of our skin and regenerates it.
The great secret to the success of this acid is that its compounds serve to quickly lift and remove cells from the surface of the skin, thus promoting the growth of new cells, increasing collagen and thus forming a layer of much thicker skin. When applying retinoic acid on our skin, we will look progressively younger, given the amount of antioxidants it has that will favor the elasticity of the skin thanks to the formation of natural collagen.
Among the possible negative effects that retinoic acid can generate on the skin are: skin peeling, burns, redness, burning and itching, hypersensitivity. This is due to a strong component that will be acting on our skin to regenerate it. These effects are usually very common especially in those people with sensitive skin or who have never used the product before, because when it is used more frequently, its effectiveness is decreased.
Given its possible adverse effects, this acid must be prescribed by a doctor; and even being recommended by a specialist, it is necessary to suspend its use if undesirable results are observed and you should notify your doctor as soon as possible if it happens, because damages to the skin could be fatal although at first sight they are not observed. It is important to mention that most creams or commercial products that have retinoic acid usually contain a minimum percentage of it to avoid any type of major damage. For this reason, we recommend that you always use it in a controlled way and apply sunscreen daily to avoid the appearance of new spots.
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