Winter is coming! It's time to add retinol to your skin care routine! Today we'll talk about a technique that we can easily incorporate retinol ingredients into our skin care routine. A great technique that you can use to improve your skin care routine and give your skin a loving care: "Retinol Sandwich Technique." Yes, you heard right! An aperitif for your skin that will allow retinol to be better absorbed and effective!
What is the Retinol Sandwich Technique?
Part of the retinoid family, Retinol is known as an ingredient that targets and improves a number of skin problems. Known for its anti-aging effect, Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A. While it is true that it affects almost all skin problems, we should be careful when using products containing vitamin A and know how to use it.
When using retinol, it is essential to combine it with a moisturizer. Using retinol can cause problems such as dryness and sensitivity on the skin, so you can apply the Retinol Sandwich Technique to reduce the risk of sensitivity. If you are using retinol for the first time and do not know how to apply it, you can apply this technique first with a moisturizer, then with retinol, and finally with a moisturizer.
What is the Benefit of the Retinol Sandwich Technique?
In the retinol sandwich method, let's think of the moisturizer we will apply to our skin as a bread and add our retinol content as an intermediate material, and we need to use another ''bread'', that is, moisturizer, on the top layer. In other words, retinol between two moisturizers means "sandwich". The Retinol Sandwich Technique is a method that allows retinol to be used more effectively in skin care. This technique is used to increase the benefits of retinol on the skin. In this technique, you can apply the retinol content you have, such as retinol cream or retinol serum.
Here are the benefits of the Retinol Sandwich Technique:
Wrinkle Reduction: Retinol fights signs of skin aging. It can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and give skin a smoother appearance.
Stain Removal: Retinol targets sun spots, pigmentation issues, and skin tone irregularities. Retinol can help reduce the appearance of these spots and even out skin tone.
Improve Skin Texture: If you have uneven skin, acne scars, or general skin texture issues, retinol can help improve skin texture. It can make skin more even and smooth the skin's surface.
Reducing Acne Scars: The scars left on the skin as a result of acne may disappear over time. Retinol can lighten the appearance of these scars and help the skin gain a healthier appearance.
What Products Are Used to Apply the Retinol Sandwich Technique?
Acidic skin care products should never be included in the Retinol routine. It should not be used with products such as Vitamin C, AHA group and especially Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid. You can use ingredients such as Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide, Peptide with Retinol content.
How to Apply the Retinol Sandwich Technique?
The Retinol sandwich technique means applying retinol content between two moisturizing content applications. It can be applied with moisturizers and skin care products containing Retinol according to the needs of the skin. Before applying this technique, we should clean our skin with a non-acidic cleanser. Then, you can apply the Retinol Sandwich Method by following the steps below.
- Moisturizer
In the sandwich technique, we should start with a moisturizing skin care product as the first layer. You can choose a light moisturizer to apply under retinol. Intense moisturizing and plumping effect You can useHyaluronic Acid Skin Care Serum in the first stage of the method.
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Retinol
You can apply your retinol content after moisturizer. You should make a special effort to use retinol content in your evening routine. In the morning, be sure to sunscreen cream Don't forget to protect your skin with. Retinol products are not suitable for daily use. Especially in the beginning, you can start with 1 day a week and increase the use to 2 or 3 days a week over time.
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Moisturizing cream
To finish the sandwich technique, you should apply a second layer of moisturizer to your skin. 24-hour moisturizing effect Moisturizing cream You can meet your daily moisture needs with.
Who Can Use the Retinol Sandwich Technique?
Although retinol content is preferred by skins with signs of aging and wrinkles, the Retinol Sandwich Technique can be applied to all skin types. According to skin needs, the moisture content in dry skin increases, oily and combination skins are moisturized and irritation and redness in sensitive skins are reduced. However, it is not recommended for pregnant women or those considering pregnancy.
The Purest Solutions Retinol Products
If you struggle with fine lines and wrinkles, we have a solution for you to add to your anti-aging routine! The Purest Solutions Anti-Aging and Anti-Wrinkle, Repairing Retinol Night Serum helps protect the skin against signs of aging by rapidly renewing cells. It prevents the formation of wrinkles and helps eliminate existing wrinkles. If you have skin problems such as uneven skin tone, signs of aging and loss of elasticity, you can use Retinol Serum.
