Encapsulated retinol is even better at reversing the signs of ageing. “Encapsulated retinol is more stable and efficacious, having the ease of travelling and targeting the skin cells where it is most beneficial,” explains Hobson.
“This is different from traditional retinol because it causes less skin dryness, irritation, and flaking, which makes the product more tolerable.” This technology also creates a more stable product with a prolonged shelf-life, adds Dr. Marie V.
How long does it take to work? As with all skincare products, you should be patient with the results. 'Skin is renewed after 28 days on average, which means the new cells migrate to the surface of the skin after which time you should start seeing results,' says Dr Hayot.
This milky serum contains 3% retinol in an encapsulated form, which equates to 0.09% of retinol proper, and is gradually released into the skin over the night.
Hero Ingredients
Retinol - Retinol helps boost collagen production and aid in cell turnover. This results in more even, smoother skin and helps reduce the appearance of sunspots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Gluconolactone - Exfoliates the dead, dry cells that sit on top of the skin, helping to improve texture and tone.
Super Retinol anti-aging hand treatment – Includes 1% encapsulated Retinol and 0.03% pure Retinol. Use as needed, but not more than two or three times a day.
Because this ingredient is so incredibly powerful, it's best to stick to using it once per day. “Even when retinol is encapsulated, it is still recommended only to be used at night,” reveals Hobson. “Retinol is damaged by sunlight, which is why it is recommended as a night-time use product.
Because they're super exfoliators, they can make skin look and feel red, tender, and sensitive even after using only once or twice. In my experience, they can also cause some light peeling (think eraser-sized bits) and “purging”—AKA breakouts caused by this increase in cell turnover.
Conclusions: Both RAL 0.1% and RAL 0.05% creams were well tolerated and improved skin hydration and texture. However, only RAL 0.1% cream improved the melanin index.
One of our go-to encapsulated retinol products is the CeraVe Skin Renewing Retinol Serum. It provides the traditional retinol benefits, like reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, but its hydrating formula doesn't leave the skin feeling dry or irritated.
First, the answer is yes, retinol can make wrinkles worse, especially when you first start using it. What is happening is a drying effect, and one can get epidermal sliding from separation from the dermis.
Retinal + Retinaldehyde
Retinal is stabilized and is known to help provide clearer looking and feeling skin. “Retinal is more effective than retinol and less irritating than a prescription Rx, which makes it reliable at delivering swift results,” says Cline.
Contains 0.2 percent HPR, plus an encapsulated retinol. They don't disclose the concentration of retinol, but this would mean it is slightly stronger than the Granactive Retinoid 2% in Squalane.
0.3% – a relatively low but effective dose of retinol. "0.3% retinol is enough to give a good effect but also enough not to put the skin at risk or irritate the skin," continued Abi. "There are creams out there formulated at 1% and 2% but in my experience consumers don't always use retinol properly.
Retinaldehyde has been shown to be effective in improving fine and deep wrinkles. The evidence supporting its use is based on larger scale studies of the previously mentioned retinoids. Retinaldehyde is well tolerated by patients, even at higher concentrations, unlike tretinoin, which can cause significant irritation.
After a month or so with no side effects, you can likely use it every day if you want. Zeichner also suggests only using retinol at night. “The evening is a time of rest and repair, and cell turnover is at its peak,” he says.
“No, purging is a temporary phenomenon. Your skin should improve if you persevere,” advises Dr Derrick Phillips, consultant dermatologist at the Cadogan Clinic. “Retinoids dry out the skin and can cause irritation, particularly in those with dry skin. This is different from purging and may persist for longer.
If your skin is peeling or getting flaky when using retinol, the best advice is to be patient and wait it out. We say this with all the love, but sometimes things get worse before they get better. The peeling will eventually go away over time when your skin gets used to retinol.
Remember, that 'retinoid uglies' are likely to be temporary, and it will take time before you see the end result. You have three skin layers—the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue. Your epidermis is your visible layer, and renews approximately every 28 days.
Rouleau says the best time to use a scrub is in the morning. Overnight you've loosened up dead skin cells with your glycolic acid or retinol products, making the morning a perfect time to brush them off.
"For the Olay Retinol24 formulas, we have created unique oil-in-water emulsions in which the retinol is encapsulated inside micro-droplets of an oil blend, which are surrounded by the water-based phase.
To apply a serum with retinol correctly, Smooth it onto clean skin before your moisturizer. Your serum will have a thinner consistency than your moisturizer, which is what determines the application order.