Wrinkles... They are the worst enemy of many, so women wage a ruthless fight against them. Various methods and means are used, among them retinoic ointment is quite popular.
How does retinoic ointment help with facial wrinkles?
Initially, the drug was developed to combat acne, but over time, specialists and patients noticed an amazing secondary effect after its use: along with acne, wrinkles disappeared from the face, and the skin became denser and more elastic. That is why women began to use retinoic ointment for rejuvenation.
Isotretinoin is the main component of the composition
Such a valuable “side effect” is due to the fact that the product contains vitamin A, which, along with its “brothers” B, C and E, is often used in the manufacture of anti-aging cosmetic products. This beneficial substance helps restore collagen and elastin fibers, and with regular use increases skin elasticity, regardless of age.
The result of external use of preparations with vitamin A is in many ways similar to the effect of filler injections: fine wrinkles completely disappear, and deep wrinkles are noticeably reduced.
Retinoic ointment has a creamy, non-greasy, yellow consistency without a noticeable odor, and the active component in its composition is isotretinoin, a substance from the group of retinoids, that is, derivatives of vitamin A. These chemical compounds help reduce the stratum corneum, smooth out fine wrinkles, and enhance regenerative processes, as a result of which the skin becomes more elastic and smooth, the complexion is evened out.
Features of using retinoic ointment for wrinkles
You should not hope that the drug will instantly smooth out all the wrinkles on your face. The first results from its use will become noticeable only after a few weeks.
Retinoic ointment is a fairly strong medicine, so in order to avoid harm, you should remember certain features of using the product.
- During the period of use, under no circumstances should you sunbathe, visit a solarium, or simply stay in the sun for a long time. Intense exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause a photosensitivity reaction (increased sensitivity to UV radiation). Neglecting this rule can result in sunburn or the appearance of age spots, so experts recommend using the drug in the evening before bed, and for fair-skinned people to put off the tube until autumn.
- The use of retinoic ointment cannot be combined with any mechanical or chemical effects on the skin, i.e. you will have to avoid peelings with fruit acids, abrasive scrubs, alcohol-containing tonics and lotions. The reason is that the medicinal product strongly irritates the skin, thereby stimulating its renewal, and active additional manipulations can lead to various damages, including burns.
- The product is not used in parallel with taking vitamin A or multivitamin complexes that contain it, as this is fraught with hypervitaminosis with corresponding consequences (rash, peeling, etc.).
- To eliminate wrinkles, retinoic drugs are recommended only after 30–35 years, when the first signs of skin aging appear.
- To achieve maximum effect, the ointment should be used twice a year. The duration of one course should not exceed two months.
How to use eye product
Retinoic ointment is not recommended to be applied to the area around the eyes in its pure form. The reason lies in the irritating effect and the fact that the substance can cause dryness, and on thin and delicate skin of the eyelids this will give the opposite result to what was expected.
However, it is not forbidden to add a medicinal drug to ready-made creams and serums, and homemade anti-aging masks. The amount of ointment should be small: a droplet the size of a match head for a regular portion of the care product.
Types of retinoic ointment and methods of application
Retinoic ointment is available with isotretinoin contents of 0.05% and 0.1%. It is better to use a less concentrated product, as there is an opinion that this form of vitamin A dries out the skin. However, cosmetologists believe that in general the choice depends on the goal. To eliminate shallow wrinkles and prevent photoaging, a drug with a minimum percentage of active substance is suitable, but combating pronounced age-related changes will require a more serious approach. However, in any case, you should start with 0.05% ointment so that the skin gets used to the effects of retinoids.
For cosmetic purposes, it is better to use an ointment with a lower concentration
How to use the drug in its pure form
Experts recommend using retinoic ointment for wrinkles as follows:
- wash as usual;
- dry the skin with a towel (do not apply to wet skin, this will increase the irritating effect of the drug);
- apply a thin layer of ointment to problem areas: nasolabial triangle, forehead, along the chin, cheekbones, etc.;
- After 20 minutes, use your usual cream.
Important! If, after applying retinoic ointment, severe burning and redness occurs, it should be washed off immediately!
Adding the drug to finished creams
Retinoic ointment can be used not only in its pure form, but also mixed with the usual cream, which does not contain vitamin A. Such a product will smooth out wrinkles, and the caring components present in the cosmetic product will reduce the drying effect of tretinoin.
To prepare an anti-aging composition, you should take your regular face cream and retinoic ointment. You need as much cream as is required for application to the face, neck and décolleté, and the ointment is added in a drop slightly less than a pea size per teaspoon of care product.
The cream should be applied to the face along massage lines
Mix the cream thoroughly with the ointment and apply to the face, neck and décolleté. This enriched product can be used daily in the evening.
There is no single point of view regarding course or permanent application. Those who are afraid of irritation or the addictive effect prefer to pamper their skin with such retinoic creams for no longer than two months in a row, however, there are women who do this without long breaks and are satisfied with the result.
Doctors are slow to judge. Serious scientific research on this topic has not yet been carried out, but there is evidence that with long-term, but moderate external use, retinoids are safe.
Contraindications and possible harm
Since retinoic ointment is a medicinal product, it has a number of contraindications for use:
- pregnancy;
- breastfeeding period;
- treatment with tetracycline antibiotics;
- hypervitaminosis A;
- individual intolerance;
- hyperlipidemia (increased levels of lipids in the blood);
- eczema;
- open wounds, burns;
- impaired renal and liver function;
- chronic pancreatitis;
- intolerance to the components included in the retinoic ointment.
Some women, trying to get the expected effect faster, begin to be overly zealous in using the product. The result of an overdose of the drug can be irritation, peeling and itching of the skin.
Doctors' opinions
In official medicine, retinoic ointment is a remedy for acne. Doctors and cosmetologists recognize the existence of a “side effect” in the form of rejuvenation, but are in no hurry to prescribe this medication to their patients who want to get rid of wrinkles.
One can understand specialists: to solve specific problems, they have the right to use only those means whose effectiveness and safety have been scientifically proven. Various forms of vitamin A really rejuvenate the skin, so many highly effective anti-aging cosmetics have been created based on them: creams, serums, and the well-known retinoic peeling. The ointment is not included in the list, but this does not prevent women from using it to look younger and more attractive.
Consumer Reviews
Rejuvenation - yes, there really is such a small side effect. Even my husband noticed that my skin began to look younger, which, naturally, could not but please me. The manufacturer, by the way, correlates this effect with the presence of 13-cis-retinoic acid in the composition.
fecskelattta
I want to tell you about such properties of retinoic ointment as exfoliation!! I apply it to clean skin at night, at first very severe peeling began, it was really unpleasant, but it went away in two days! The skin was peeling off, and at the same time it was renewed!! I had a pigment spot under my eye - there is no more of it. The wrinkles are gone (I’m 36 years old, not critical, but already noticeable). The pores used to be clogged with plugs, I steamed and squeezed everything out, especially on the nose and forehead, now this problem is gone. In the morning I apply my usual cream, retinoic cream at night, and so on all week, my colleagues decided that I was visiting a salon! Oh, how nice. This means that the result is visible not only to me. It is better to do this in winter, when there is no active sun, the complexion turns out peach. The skin was cleared of dead cells and began to breathe. This is a magic cream. First of all, this is a medical drug, there are contraindications, be sure to read it, it costs about 200 rubles. If you are looking for a way to cleanse and refresh your skin, try it. I highly recommend it.
spring
I bought a small tube of ointment at the pharmacy, it costs about three hundred rubles, and somehow, purely intuitively, I took it with the lowest concentration of 0.05. In the evening I applied it to cleansed skin, the ointment was thick, absorbed well into the skin and somehow immediately tightened the skin and smoothed it out. Then in the morning I also applied the product, the sensations were just as good, in the afternoon there was a feeling of slight warmth on the face..., in general, this continued for three days, and on the fourth day my face began to itch, I ignored it, after two more days my face became as if burned and swollen. I stopped using it, turned to the Internet for information, many people wrote that they had the same thing. I stopped using it, and after a week my facial skin was completely restored. Some wrote that this is a cleansing and I have to endure it, but I can’t, the sensations are very sharp, and this is an allergic reaction. Then I decided to mix the ointment with a thick consistency cream one to one. Symptoms of scratching appeared, but not after three, but after five days, I immediately gave it all up. In general, it doesn’t suit me, apparently, I’m allergic to the components; for those who don’t have this, it makes sense to use it.
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Video: retinol for wrinkles
Retinoic ointment is an effective anti-wrinkle remedy, but the drug should be used carefully, taking into account all recommendations. In addition, it has a number of contraindications, so it would not hurt to first consult a specialist.
As it turns out, skin care can require minimal physical and time investment.
Ointments are excellent care products, sold in pharmacies and known to almost everyone.
In particular, retinoic ointment, when used as a facial skin care product, gives stunning results.
What is in its composition and how to use this ointment correctly, how often should it be used?
And wouldn’t it also be negative consequences from its use and won't the time period of its use simply be wasted? All this will be discussed further.
Read our article about how Dimexide is used in cosmetology for facial care.
Miracle remedy
Does retinoic ointment help with acne and wrinkles?
The above ointment is part of a large group of drugs called "Retinoids".
They were developed in the second half of the 20th century with the purpose fight acne on the face.
But later it was found that in addition to this problem, these drugs remarkably help rejuvenation facial skin.
Retinoic ointment includes several components.
Also the ointment contains the following components:
- emulsion wax;
- glycerol;
- Vaseline oil;
- ethanol;
- purified water;
- butylated hydroxytoluene;
- butylated hydroxyanisole.
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What results can you expect?
Retinoic ointment is actively used as caring, so and how anti-aging facial skin product.
Thanks to its composition, it promotes accelerated renewal of the epidermis, as well as increasing its elasticity.
The appearance of the skin of the face, with regular use of the ointment, becomes healthier, the skin becomes softer and becomes velvety.
This ointment smoothes expression lines and wrinkles. It also has a noticeable tightening effect on sagging skin. But such a result can be expected only with its constant use.
This remedy is also used to resolve the following issues, related to facial skin:
- presence of acne;
- presence of acne;
- the presence of dermatitis on the skin of the face;
- excessive secretion of fat on the skin of the face;
- acne on the skin;
- seborrhea.
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Important advice from the editors
If you want to improve the condition of your skin, you should pay special attention to the creams you use. A frightening figure - 97% of creams from well-known brands contain substances that poison our body. The main components due to which all the troubles on the labels are designated as methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben, E214-E219. Parabens have a negative effect on the skin and can also cause hormonal imbalance. But the worst thing is that this nasty stuff gets into the liver, heart, lungs, accumulates in organs and can cause cancer. We advise you not to use products that contain these substances. Recently, experts from our editorial team conducted an analysis of natural creams, where first place was taken by products from Mulsan Сosmetic, a leader in the production of all-natural cosmetics. All products are manufactured under strict quality control and certification systems. We recommend visiting the official online store mulsan.ru. If you doubt the naturalness of your cosmetics, check the expiration date; it should not exceed one year of storage.
Instructions for use
Retinoic ointment is used only after pre-wash your face with mild soap, no matter for what purpose it is used: to smooth out wrinkles, to treat skin from acne or to prevent skin aging.
If after the specified period of time the skin does not develop no negative reactions, retinoic ointment can be safely used further.
If this drug is used to treat any of the above skin problems (pimples, blackheads, acne, seborrhea, dermatitis, etc.), then the ointment must be applied only on the problem area of the skin, carefully rubbing it into it.
Use the ointment until the skin problem is eliminated, but strictly only once a day.
How to use retinoic ointment for wrinkles? If this remedy is used for the purpose of skin rejuvenation or prevention of aging, then apply the ointment with massage movements over the entire surface of the face.
After 1 hour, any remaining ointment that has not been absorbed into the skin should be removed with a paper napkin.
You can also add it to the cream, which you use, in a 1:1 ratio. It is better to use this mixture before bed.
Masks at home
At home, the ointment can be used as follows:
- Mix it with pharmaceutical vitamin E, which is sold in ampoules, in a 1:1 ratio. The resulting mixture can be applied to the face for 20-30 minutesand then wash your face with warm water. Can be used 1-2 times a week.
- Make a mask by mixing the above ointment with a pharmacy ampoule vitamin A. Spread the mixture all over your face for 30 minutes, and then rinse with warm water or herbal decoction. The mask is used only once a week.
- Mix a teaspoon of ointment with 1 teaspoon of aloe juice. Apply the mixture to your skin and keep for up to 20 minutes, then rinse your face well with non-hot water.
- Make a mixture of the same amount retinoic ointment, almond and burdock oil. Apply it all over your face for 30 min. Then wash it off with water.
All of these masks wonderfully fight wrinkles on the skin, and also noticeably tighten it, giving it a fresh and healthy look. But during their application it is worth avoid the eye area.
Available contraindications
Retinoic ointment is not suitable for every girl. To its use there are the following contraindications:
- period of pregnancy and lactation;
- age category up to 14 years;
- intolerance to the components of the drug;
- presence of wounds, burns, scratches on the skin;
- pregnancy planning.
It is also necessary refuse further use of the productif, after using it, you notice such manifestations as swelling of the lips and mucous membranes of the eyelids, the appearance of age spots on the skin, swelling of the tongue or throat, and difficulty breathing after using the ointment.
All these signs may indicate individual intolerance to the drug. Retinoic ointment can be apply at any age (except as indicated in contraindications).
We draw a conclusion
Effective skin care doesn't always have to be expensive. Retinoic ointment is inexpensive and results-producing product.
But it is necessary to use it only after checking for the presence of an allergic reaction to this drug, and also not to delay use for longer than 3 months.
Before using the ointment, you must carefully read the contraindications for its use, so as not to aggravate existing skin problems and not get into other troubles. It is better to consult a dermatologist.
You can learn about the effectiveness of the product from the video:
As the body ages, the skin faces all sorts of problems. Age-related processes lead to loss of elasticity of the epithelium, deterioration of elasticity, and disruption of water balance. As a result, various problems appear - wrinkles, peeling, dryness. Retinoic ointment is considered a very effective remedy, which is actively used to rejuvenate the epithelium.
Features of the composition
Retinoic ointment is produced in aluminum tubes of 10, 15, 35 g. The active component of the product is considered to be isotretinoin. Essentially, this substance is vitamin A. The element reacts with the microflora of the body, transforming into retinoic acid.
In addition to the active substance, the product contains the following components:
- Dibunol is an antioxidant. Using the product, it is possible to eliminate local inflammation and activate recovery processes. The element stimulates wound healing.
- Emulsion wax is an emulsifier.
- Glycerin – has antiseptic properties. The product helps prevent moisture evaporation.
- Purified water.
- Butyloxyanisole is a food additive that is a fat oxidizer.
- Vaseline oil.
- Ethyl alcohol – has a concentration of 95%.
The unique components of the product help soften the stratum corneum of the dermis and protect the affected skin fragment from microorganisms. In addition, the components of the drug activate collagen synthesis.
The medicinal substance restores the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands and provokes a decrease in the volume of sebum. The composition is used as an antiseborrheic agent. In addition, it helps relieve inflammation.
Beneficial features
Retinoic ointment is often used for skin care. It is also often used to rejuvenate the epithelium. The unique composition of the product stimulates epithelial renewal and increases its elasticity. With systematic application of the composition, the appearance of the skin noticeably improves. It becomes more tender and velvety.
The drug helps smooth out facial wrinkles. It also helps to achieve a pronounced tightening effect with increased sagging epithelium. However, such a result can only be achieved if it is used systematically.
In addition, the substance is used in the following situations:
- acne and pimples;
- dermatitis on the face;
- seborrhea;
- increased production of fat by the sebaceous glands;
- acne.
Mechanism of action
The unique components that are present in the ointment help achieve a comprehensive effect on the skin. Thanks to the use of the substance, it is possible to obtain the following effects:
- Regenerating action. The ointment ensures restoration of affected skin, helping to cope with pimples, wrinkles and acne marks.
- Anti-inflammatory effect. With the help of the product it is possible to stop inflammation.
- Keratological action. The use of the substance helps to achieve exfoliation of the epithelium. Thanks to this, dead cells are quickly removed from the surface of the epithelium and do not lead to clogging of pores.
- Sebostatic effect. The use of the composition normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, which helps slow down the synthesis of subcutaneous fat.
Isotretinoin is a dermatoprotector that helps restore the epithelium, making it cleaner. The drug helps cope with wrinkles and acne. The product successfully eliminates rashes and hyperemia of the dermis. Thanks to its healing properties, it can eliminate acne and blackhead spots. The composition also copes well with scar defects.
A unique feature of the substance lies in the fact that it acts not only on the surface of the epithelium. Numerous reviews indicate that the product successfully copes with various subcutaneous formations. Moreover, the medicine is suitable not only for the skin of the face, but also for the back, shoulders, and hips.
The components of the ointment actively smooth out wrinkles. This tool provides the following results:
- Promotes epithelial renewal, copes with dead areas and keratinized cells.
- Activates collagen synthesis, which ensures the smoothness and elasticity of the epithelium.
- Promotes tissue restoration, helps cope with deep wrinkles and creases. The drug also helps smooth out a fine network of wrinkles.
Thanks to the alignment of the epithelium and the active production of collagen, it is possible to achieve noticeable rejuvenation of the epithelium.
Rules for conducting an allergy test
Before applying the product, you must strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions. To minimize the risk of complications and adverse reactions, it is worth doing an allergy test. The procedure is quite easy. To do this you need to do the following:
- Apply a little ointment to the bend of your elbow. It is best to choose an area where the skin is as soft and thin as possible.
- Cover the treated area with a band-aid and leave for 24 hours.
- After the specified time, remove the patch and assess the condition of the epithelium. If rashes, redness or swelling appear, do not use the product.
When performing an allergy test, you need to make sure that the skin not only shows no allergy symptoms, but also that there is no burning, tingling or peeling.
Features of using ointment
Retinoic ointment cannot be considered a nourishing or moisturizing cream. This is a medication that cannot replace conventional skin care products. Before applying the composition, you should definitely evaluate the sensitivity of the epithelium. To do this, apply a small amount of the substance to the wrist or elbow. If there is no reaction after 24 hours, you can proceed to applying the composition to your face.
Anti-aging procedures should be done in spring or autumn. It is at this time that the skin is not exposed to powerful ultraviolet radiation. During the period of using retinoic ointment, you should definitely use a cream with sunscreen properties. If you neglect this rule, there is a risk of unwanted side effects. In simple cases they appear as slight redness. In advanced situations, the face may become covered with blisters, reminiscent of a burn.
It is recommended to use the drug 1-2 times a day. In the absence of negative manifestations, the duration of therapy can be 2 months. In this case, it is necessary to interrupt for 30 days. The product can be used on any area of the skin, avoiding the eye area. It is important to strictly adhere to the rules of the procedure. This will help avoid irritation of the epithelium, the appearance of pigmentation, and disruption of water balance.
Before using retinoic ointment, experts recommend cleansing the epithelium of cosmetics and contaminants. However, the use of scrubs is strictly prohibited. They will lead to microtraumas. If the ointment gets into damaged areas, there is a risk of severe irritation.
To achieve tangible results after therapy, you need to follow these rules:
- Cleanse your face with a mild cleanser.
- Wipe the dermis with tonic. It is important to choose a product that does not contain alcohol.
- Dry your face with a napkin.
- Squeeze a little ointment onto your fingertip. To treat the entire face, a small pea of the product will be enough.
- Apply the product to problem areas of the dermis.
- Wait 2-3 minutes. After this, you can wipe off the remaining product using a cotton sponge.
- Cover your face with night cream.
- In the morning you need to wash your face and use day cream. When using retinoic ointment during the day, before going outside, you should apply a day cream that has a protective factor of at least 25 units.
After the first use of the ointment, slight peeling may appear. This is considered a normal skin reaction and does not become a reason to discontinue the medication. After several procedures, the epithelium will be cleansed and its protective layer will be restored.
Experts say that slight redness and flaking will disappear after 24 hours. If after a couple of days the problems persist, it is better to stop using the composition.
Effective masks based on the drug
Retinoic ointment is often added to anti-aging masks. They can be applied no more than once a week. The duration of the procedure is half an hour. After completing the session, it is recommended to wash with warm water and apply a suitable cream to the skin.
The most effective procedures include the following:
- Mix egg white with a small amount of product. Apply a layer of mass and leave it to dry - this will take about 5 minutes. A total of 3-4 layers of product will be required.
- Take 1 small spoon of yeast and mix with 1/5 cup of milk. Leave for a while for the yeast to begin its activity. Then add egg yolk and a small amount of ointment to the product. Mix the mixture thoroughly and apply to your face.
- Peel the cucumber and chop using a blender. Add ointment to the resulting mass.
- Mix 1 small spoon of nourishing cream with a pea of ointment.
Retinoic ointment-based products should be applied in the evenings - best done before bed. During this time, you should not drink alcohol or smoke. Experts also advise avoiding drinking hot drinks – tea and coffee.
Frequency of ointment use
To achieve a noticeable anti-aging effect, you need to follow the basic recommendations of your doctor. Experts advise carrying out the procedure twice a year. This is best done in spring and autumn. During this period, the sun is characterized by minimal activity and does not have a significant effect on the skin.
If there is no allergy and the skin tolerates the medicine well, therapy can be carried out more often. In such a situation, treatment courses are performed up to 4 times a year. The duration of each course of therapy is 2-4 weeks. This period is enough to rejuvenate the skin, eliminate deep folds and fine wrinkles.
Combination of retinol with creams
To achieve excellent results and cope with wrinkles, you can not only use retinoic ointment, but also combine a pharmaceutical solution of vitamin A with various creams. This product can be purchased at the pharmacy in capsules or ampoules. In such dosage forms, the vitamin is presented in liquid form.
To achieve an excellent anti-aging effect, just add a little vitamin A to your regular skin care cream. It is recommended to apply the product before bedtime. In this case, it is necessary to avoid the skin around the eyes.
Precautionary measures
Despite its beneficial properties, retinoic ointment cannot always be used. The annotation for the drug contains certain restrictions. Key contraindications to the use of the composition include the following:
- Pregnancy and lactation. Retinoic ointment is strictly prohibited for use by women even at the stage of planning pregnancy. Excessive vitamin A in the body can cause dangerous consequences.
- Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Pathologies of the kidneys and liver.
- Malignant tumors.
- Use of antibacterial drugs and oral contraceptives.
Women who take progesterone-based contraceptives should remember that the combination of such drugs with retinoic ointment leads to a decrease in the effectiveness of the drugs. If you need to use this substance, you should choose another method of contraception.
It is strictly not recommended to combine retinoic ointment with vitamin A and its derivatives. Excessive levels of the substance in the body can cause a serious allergic reaction. Retinols are used extremely carefully during antibiotic therapy. Adverse reactions of this combination include headaches and increased intracranial pressure.
Before you start using retinoic ointment for anti-aging purposes, you need to familiarize yourself with the possible side effects. During therapy there is a risk of the following body reactions:
- decreased visual acuity;
- nausea;
- peeling of palms and feet;
- sleep disorders;
- headache;
- conjunctivitis;
- increased dryness of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and nasopharynx;
- hearing impairment;
- skin redness;
- dystrophic nail damage;
- digestive disorders;
- discomfort in muscle tissue.
If complications occur after using retinoic ointment, treatment with this remedy should be stopped and a dermatologist should be consulted.
Efficiency
After applying retinoic ointment, the quality of the skin improves significantly. Cosmetologists note the following changes in their patients:
- a beautiful blush appears;
- the number and severity of age spots decreases;
- the elasticity of the epithelium increases;
- the severity of wrinkles decreases;
- pores narrow;
- pimples and acne disappear;
- the oval of the face improves.
Reviews from cosmetologists
Cosmetologists express different opinions regarding the effectiveness of using retinoic ointment to eliminate age-related changes in the dermis. Experts who use the drug for therapeutic purposes note significant results in the fight against acne and certain types of dermatitis. However, many of them consider the use of the substance for anti-aging purposes inappropriate. Most specialists offer their patients specialized creams and invasive treatments.
Retin ointment is a fairly effective product that has a complex effect on the skin. In this case, the composition must be used exclusively as prescribed by a doctor. The medicine has many serious contraindications and an extensive list of side effects. Therefore, self-medication can cause dangerous health consequences.
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