What is retinoic ointment, composition, price. Useful properties, possible contraindications. How to use retinoic ointment for wrinkles in its pure form, recipes for masks. Real reviews.
Retinoic ointment for wrinkles is a pharmaceutical preparation that is used in cosmetology. It is used in its pure form, and also mixed with other ingredients to make anti-aging masks. With strict adherence to the instructions and recommendations of professionals, the ointment acts like fillers: it smoothes fine wrinkles and reduces deep ones.
The causes of wrinkles
The first wrinkles appear in girls aged 25-27. They are called mimic and are noticeable only when the facial muscles move. Over time, metabolic processes slow down, the body cannot produce enough collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid to maintain skin tone.
The first age-related wrinkles become visible after 30 years. At first they are fuzzy and superficial, but over time they become longer and deeper.
Although the appearance of wrinkles is a natural process, they can be dealt with (slowed down and stopped). To do this, you need to exclude the following factors from life as much as possible:
- Bad habits … Smoking, alcohol abuse, drug addiction adversely affect the skin. It becomes dull, dry, irritated. Dehydration and narrowing of blood vessels leads to voids, sagging of the upper and middle layers. According to the WHO, wrinkles in smokers appear 5-7 years earlier than nature intended.
- Prolonged stress … To activate the process of skin cell regeneration, a deep 8-hour sleep is required. Insomnia, anxiety and frequent worries are reflected in the appearance. Black circles appear near the eyes, the face grows dull and gray. Constant frown and compression of the lips provoke premature appearance and deepening of wrinkles between the eyebrows, in the area of the nasolabial triangle.
- Sudden changes in weight … When losing weight and gaining weight, the face and neck are the first to suffer. The skin on them first stretches, and then loses its elasticity and sags. Such changes are especially noticeable on the cheekbones, chin and lips. If a sharp loss of a kilogram is caused by a rigid diet, a lack of nutrients leads to early aging of the dermis, the appearance of deep age wrinkles.
- Excessive facial expressions … People who are accustomed to showing their emotions vividly (raising their eyebrows, squinting their eyes, pursing their lips) are covered with a net of mimic wrinkles earlier than others. If you do not get rid of this bad habit, folds quickly deepen and firmly "grow" into the skin. Refusal to wear glasses in people with poor eyesight leads to the same consequences.
- Insufficient water intake … Fans of strong tea and black coffee drink water only in summer in hot weather, and the rest of the time they quench their thirst with these drinks. However, cosmetologists warn that the caffeine-containing liquid does not saturate the skin with moisture, but, on the contrary, pulls it out of the cells. Therefore, make a healthy habit of drinking at least a few glasses a day of clean, still water.
- Bad ecology … People living in megalopolises, near ports, factories and factories, suffer from air pollution, the release of toxic substances. Poisons settle on the skin and negatively affect its appearance. Another reason for the appearance of wrinkles is the constant exposure to ultraviolet rays, difficult weather conditions (wind, rain, frost). Dry air in offices is no less harmful.
- Chronic illnesses … Many chronic illnesses negatively affect a person's appearance. The skin of the face is negatively affected by metabolic failure, hormonal imbalance, diseases of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems. Skin pathologies and uncontrolled application of medicinal ointments accelerate the appearance of wrinkles and accentuate the signs of aging.
- Heredity … This factor cannot be reduced or corrected, but a woman is able to take it into account when caring for her skin. So, if mom and grandmother get old early, it is necessary to make every effort from youth to slow down the process of wrinkle formation. Eliminate all bad habits, use creams to protect against UV rays, wind, frost and dryness, buy only high-quality cosmetics and care products.
What is Retinoic Ointment?
In the photo retinoic ointment for wrinkles - 270-300 rubles per tube of 10 g
Retinoic ointment is a creamy, non-greasy, pale green drug. It is easily applied to the face, does not spread, does not exfoliate, does not repel a specific smell.
The drug is sold in a pharmacy in 10 ml tubes. It is enough for a full course of home cosmetic procedures.
Retinoic ointment was not originally intended to reduce facial wrinkles. Its functions included the fight against acne, acne, comedones, seborrhea. But cosmetologists have noted an unexpected "side" effect, which is to tighten the skin, adding radiance and youth to it.
This action is provided by isotretinoin - the active ingredient of the drug. This chemical compound belongs to analogs of vitamin A. It is able to influence the structure of the skin in a safe, gentle way. In addition to normalizing the function of the sebaceous glands, it acts on wrinkles, reducing the signs of aging.
In the instructions for retinoic ointment for wrinkles, auxiliary substances are also indicated (glycerin, ethanol, water, liquid paraffin). They allow the product to maintain the consistency of the ointment, increase the shelf life of the main component.
The price of retinoic ointment for wrinkles in Russian pharmacies is 270-300 rubles per tube of 10 g. The ointment is sold without a prescription and has a long shelf life (2 years). Therefore, it can be used both continuously and for a short time to treat acne and other skin problems.
Useful properties of retinoic ointment for wrinkles
Despite the low price, retinoic anti-wrinkle ointment competes with world famous cosmetics. When used regularly, it has a powerful anti-aging effect.
This result is achieved due to the following properties of retinoic ointment:
- normalizes the production of sebum;
- relieves inflammatory reactions;
- improves skin elasticity;
- saturates all layers of the skin with vitamin A;
- has an exfoliating effect;
- brightens age spots;
- dries up oily skin.
According to the reviews of cosmetologists, retinoic wrinkle ointment effectively tightens and evens out the skin. They believe that isotretinoin, the main active ingredient, stimulates the body's regenerative properties. In other words, more collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid are produced in the deeper layers of the skin. These compounds fill the voids of wrinkles and prevent the appearance of new ones.
Contraindications and harm of retinoic ointment
According to real reviews about retinoic ointment for wrinkles, the product should not be used without a preliminary test for an allergic reaction. It consists in applying the drug to the inside of the elbow. After 30-40 minutes, it can be concluded that the active substances are tolerated by the body.
The use of retinoic ointment for wrinkles is contraindicated in:
- pregnancy and lactation period;
- hypervitaminosis;
- diseases of the liver and kidneys;
- chronic pancreatitis.
Retinoic anti-wrinkle ointment should not be applied to areas of skin damage (scratches, wounds, ulcers). Do not use the product after mechanical and chemical peeling, treatment with alcohol lotions.
After applying the ointment, the skin becomes more sensitive to UV rays. Therefore, it is better for blue-eyed blondes to carry out cosmetic procedures in autumn and spring. And dark-skinned people use the drug in the evening before bedtime.
In order to avoid hypervitaminosis, it is forbidden to use retinoic ointment while taking vitamin A or any vitamin-mineral complex. Also, do not apply anti-wrinkle product to young girls (under 20).
Side effects can be manifested by skin irritations: itching, rash, redness. With diseases of the internal organs, nausea, vomiting, pain in the liver or kidneys are possible.
How to use retinoic wrinkle ointment?
The photo shows how to use retinoic ointment for wrinkles
The instructions for use of retinoic ointment do not say how to use it for wrinkles. This information is given by cosmetologists. They drew up an algorithm of actions for applying the pharmaceutical product.
Rules for using retinoic ointment for wrinkles:
- Rinse off makeup with micellar water.
- Wash without using soap.
- Blot your face with a towel until dry.
- Squeeze a pea-sized ointment onto your finger.
- Apply it to problem areas of the face: nasolabial folds, cheekbones, bridge of the nose.
- Use your fingertips to beat in the product.
- Give your face a light massage.
- After 20 minutes, blot the unabsorbed product with a napkin.
- Apply a night cream.
According to reviews of retinoic wrinkle ointment, it should not be applied to the eyelids. The skin around the eyes is extremely sensitive. In addition, it is devoid of body fat. A high dose of isotretinoin can cause dryness, irritation, and itching.
Recipes for masks with retinoic ointment for wrinkles
The low price and positive reviews of retinoic ointment for wrinkles explain the great popularity of the product in home cosmetology. It is added to many homemade beauty products such as masks. But at the same time, other components should not contain vitamin A.
Blue clay mask
There are different types of cosmetic clay, depending on its color. So, a blue tint is formed by cobalt and cadmium in the composition of the product. After mixing with retinoic ointment, deep cleansing, disinfection, and increased blood flow under the skin are added to the effect of reducing the depth of wrinkles.
Algorithm for making and applying the mask:
- Pour blue clay powder (2 tablespoons) into a bowl.
- Add warm water in a 1: 2 ratio.
- Squeeze out 2 peas of retinoic ointment.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- Apply a viscous mixture to cleansed skin.
- Relax and do not move for 20 minutes.
- Rinse off the mask gently.
- Apply a moisturizer to your face.
When solidified, blue clay forms a kind of shell on the face. Under it, the skin heats up slightly, blood flow increases, pores open. As a result, the components of clay powder and retinoic ointment penetrate into the deep layers of the skin, saturate them with minerals and vitamin A.
This property of cosmetic clay allows you to use retinoic ointment in a different way. First, spread the product on your face where wrinkles form (nasolabial folds, crow's feet, purse string). And then apply the diluted clay gruel all over the face and neck.
Raw potato mask
Raw potato tubers are 75% water saturated with nutrients in an easily digestible form. Moisture nourishes the skin, softens the drying effect of retinoen ointment. Starch thickens the dermis, removes light pigmentation. Lutein enhances resistance to UV rays.
It is worth noting that raw potatoes contain vitamins of group B, as well as C and K. However, 100 grams of a vegetable contains only 3 μg of vitamin A. Therefore, it can be safely combined with retinoic ointment for wrinkles.
How to make and use a mask of potatoes and retinoic ointment for wrinkles:
- Grate 1 medium raw potato.
- Add the egg yolk.
- Squeeze out 1 to 2 peas of retinoic ointment.
- Mix the ingredients.
- Apply the gruel to a clean, dry face.
- Soak for 20 minutes.
- Rinse off the mask with warm water.
- Apply a layer of night cream.
The effect of the mask is enhanced if you steam the skin before applying. To do this, you can use a steam inhaler or a hot towel (put it on your face for a few minutes). As a result, pores open, blood flow increases, metabolism in tissues accelerates.
Aloe mask
In the photo, a mask with retinoic ointment and aloe for wrinkles
Gruel made from fresh aloe leaves has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. It disinfects, soothes redness, peeling, itching, tightens enlarged pores. Therefore, a mask made from a plant and a retinoic ointment is suitable for reducing wrinkles in women with problem skin.
Algorithm for making and applying the mask:
- Wash the aloe leaf.
- Rub it on a fine grater.
- Add a pea of retinoic ointment.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Apply to clean skin.
- Wash off after 20 minutes.
- Apply moisturizer.
Please note that young plants are not considered medicinal. Beneficial substances appear in the leaves of aloe only 3 years after planting. To enhance the effect, keep the torn leaf in a cool dark place for 7 days.
Real reviews of retinoic ointment for wrinkles
Most reviews about retinoic ointment for wrinkles indicate the effectiveness of the drug, but there are situations when they have not significantly decreased.
Margarita, 43 years old, Gorno-Altaysk
When I read that retinoic ointment reduces wrinkles, I remembered that I have this drug in my medicine cabinet. I bought it to combat teenage acne from my daughter. So I decided to try the product for my skin. I have few wrinkles, only between the eyebrows and in the corners of the eyes. I also smeared these places with a remedy. I didn't see the result right away. For several days or even weeks, nothing changed, but then even my family members noticed the effect.
Olga, 50 years old, St. Petersburg
I have known about the benefits of retinoic ointment for a long time. I bought it many times and applied it to the face in courses (1 month, 2 times a year). But the last time I used it, I began to notice an unpleasant side effect - skin peeling. And in those places where I smeared with ointment. At first I thought I had bought a fake, but the pharmacy explained to me that I had an overdose of vitamin A, since I was taking a vitamin complex.
Veronica, 35 years old, Moscow
Retinoic ointment helped me. Once I looked at myself in the mirror on the street window and saw all the wrinkles that were invisible under artificial light. I started asking my friends about their anti-aging products and learned about retinoic ointment. I was warned that a different goal would be indicated on the box - treating acne. Therefore, I did not pay attention to her and applied the ointment to the wrinkled areas. The result appeared within 10 days.
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