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0.4% retinol or more? What concentration of retinol is effective?
Retinol is one of the hot topics all around YouTube and Google search. You can see a lot of Influencers rave about the uses of Retinol. Retinol is a Retinoid belonging to the Vitamin A family and used to treat Vitamin A deficiency. What concentration of Retinol is safe and effective on the skin is the most asked question. Continue reading to know the answer.
Why use Retinol?
Retinol treats skin problems like acne, wrinkles, fine lines, signs of photoaging, hyperpigmentation, and large pores.
If you are <30 years of age, using Retinol can prevent the early appearance of signs of aging. For 30+ years or people with visible signs of aging, it can improve the appearance of naturally aged skin.
Scientific Results
The best way to know a perfect concentration of Retinol for skin is to go through the scientifically proven results. While some say go as low as 0.01% some take it even as high as 2%. Here are few research findings:
- JAMA Dermatology has pointed out in their research that 0.4% retinol has proven to improve the appearance of human skin that has aged naturally.
- A study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology confirms that 0.1% retinol formula has…
