Retinol Can Be Used During The Day, Here Are The Rules

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JAKARTA - Skin experts usually recommend the use of retinol at night because of its unstable content if exposed to UV light. Written on the Well and Good page, Tuesday, May 7, retinoid use can be done during the day if you follow several rules to keep the skin protected from retinol effects.

The progress in the cosmetic formulation has now given birth to a generation of products with stable retinol so that they can be used in the morning or at night, explained the director of cosmetic and clinical research in the field of dermatology and dermatology professor Dr. Joshua Zeichner, MD.

Due to the retinoid properties that cause thinning in the outermost layer of the skin cell to die, the skin becomes flammable in the sun. Whether you apply retinoids in the morning or at night, wear a broad spectrum sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 each time you are in the sun to prevent burned skin.

In addition to sunscreen, moisturizer is also important to keep your skin shield intact and avoid irritation. Dermatologists recommend equipping your retinol with moisturizers that contain ingredients such as ceramide and glycerin, which help hydrate thirstful skin protection.

Another tip in using retinol during the day is to avoid the use of skin peeling acid, such as glycolate (AHA) and salicylic (BHA), simultaneously. Use this routine at different nights because it can cause serious irritation and drought.

Don't combine retinol with other types of vitamin A derivative or vitamin C serum. If you've used some form of retinol during the day or night, you don't need to add an additional serum that "contains retinol".