A DOCTOR is urging beauty fans to incorporate one essential ingredient into their skincare regime.
If you’re not already doing it then you’re making a huge mistake.
Dr. Zion (@dr.zionko) said it was an absolute must-have if you have wrinkles and crepey skin.
She said it also helped with dark spots, pigmentation and fine lines.
But these could be all over your body, not just your face.
If you are experiencing lines on your neck and décolletage, or crepey skin on your arms, listen up, she said.
“You are making a huge mistake if you are not wearing retinol,” she added in her post.
Her video has gone viral, notching up 40,000 views and hundreds of comments.
One commenter could vouch for retinol – it worked for her.
“I use the serum and cream and I already see a difference after two weeks,” one of them said.
Retinol is one of the buzzwords in anti-aging beauty products.
“It promotes cellular turnover and it’s been a game changer for me,” said Dr. Zion.
Retinol also exfoliates the skin, boosts collagen production, and encourages the skin to renew itself.
“A must-have product to fight crepey skin, fine lines, and wrinkles,” she said.
But some people avoid using this product because it can cause irritation and inflammation she said.
There was a way around this and she recommended using Kopari Beauty Clinical Ultra Renewal Retinol Body Cream, $42.
Dr. Anatalia Moore is a GP and skin specialist with over 11 years of clinical experience.
She told The U.S. Sun that her goal is to equip patients with the knowledge they need to take control of their skin journey.
She said the fundamental basics of a beauty routine are the same for all ages — it should include an effective cleanser, moisturizer, and SPF.
“Moisturizers are my superstar, even over products containing active ingredients,” she said.
“Finding a well-balanced moisturizer that provides the right kind of hydration, replaces natural oils, and seals them in, literally stabilizes your skin.
“This in itself quickly can soften the appearance of fine lines and texture, as often these are worsened by dehydration.
“It also allows the skin the function as it should.
“It then can heal faster, which amongst many things can lead to fewer lines and wrinkles, less flares of dermatitis and rosacea, and shorter-lived, milder breakouts.”
Dr. Moore’s skincare staples:
“This one has encapsulated retinol, meaning stable retinol is released over time, reducing the risk of irritation,” she wrote.
“Don’t rob your body of this goodness,” she added.
There was a mixed reaction in the comments to her post.
“A must-have in my routine,” said one person.
“Definitely adding to my routine,” repeated a second.
But some people said signs of aging were not necessarily a bad thing.
“I actually love these lines and it’s one of the most attractive features on a person for me. Please embrace them,” wrote one viewer.
“It means you’re aging gracefully and still alive,” added another.
