Retinoids and Retinol have been the latest buzz in the skincare world and it seems everyone is raving on about them. But is it actually good for our skin? Let’s break it down so you can decide if you want to jump on the trend or not!
What Actually Are Retinoids?
Retinoids are a family of powerful compounds derived from vitamin A. They help stimulate collagen and encourage cellular turnover.
What Are The Benefits To My Skin?
Retinoids help improve appearance of lines and wrinkles, dark age spots and help with acne prone skin.
BUT LOOK OUT… Although beneficial, the application of retinol comes at a cost, resulting in skin issues such as irritation, redness, dry and flaky skin, skin sensitivities, as well as sun sensitivity. It is also not recommended for those who are pregnant and breastfeeding.
So What Should I Do?
We recommend you try plant based tretinoin – an active metabolite of vitamin A found in rosehip oil. Although not as powerful as the synthetic version, this natural plant based version is gentler, less abrasive and less likely to cause harm to the skin.
What is Rosehip Oil?
Rosehip seed oil is pressed from the red berry looking fruit of the Chilean rose hips that are left after the petals have shed. Rosehips and the oil have been used for centuries in medicine and to beautify the skin. Rosehips were even used during World War 2 to help fight against illness due to their high vitamin C levels.
Rosehip oil has been studied extensively and has been proven to have exceptional skin regenerating and healing properties as well as increasing collagen production and skin elasticity.
Try It And Feel The Difference!
It’s packed with antioxidants that help fight free radicles, is anti-inflammatory and also softens the skin. Rosehip oil also contains high concentrations of omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids which help to feed and nourish the skin.
Try it in our Midnight Cellular Restore Serum here: https://botanyxskincare.com/product/night-serum-midnight-cellular-renew-30ml/
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