Let's get nerdy for a minute and find out what Retinol is...
Basically in a nutshell, retinol is a vitamin that comes from animals. So, if you're not a vegetarian, you may want to reconsider putting animal forms of retinol on your skin.
It is a form of vitamin A, needed for health and vision. We all pretty much realize that some vitamins are antioxidants; vitamins that stop the oxidation processes that can lead to cancers.
What retinol does to the skin is cause the cells to turnover at a faster rate. Thus, if your skin and brain are "talking" about "we need new skin" because this retinol is turning over cells "faster," then you're body and brain together are going to create new skin. This new skin forms, old skin cells fall off, and thus you have the "appearance" of less fine lines. Although, to get deeper into skin tissue where DEEPER wrinkles occur, retinol may have very little impact.
Your skin has several layers and the epidermis is what you see in the mirror, thinly covering the dermis layer.
Be careful: retinol can make your skin extra sensitive to other creams, makeups and especially the sun!
Have a beauty day!
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