How to use retinol for dark skin?

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Content is professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Thu Hang - Dermatologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital
Many people wonder “why does using retinol darken skin?” or "what to do when using retinol to tan skin?". Knowing how to use it and how to use it will make the process more effective.
In fact, there are many cases of people who have used retinol to tan their skin. In this regard, Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Thu Hang - Dermatologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital explained that retinol is a vitamin A derivative belonging to the family. group of retinoids. Retinol acts as a cell-binding ingredient, neutralizing free radicals within the skin. That means it will affect other cells of the skin, penetrate into the skin and increase the cell regeneration process, stimulate collagen production as well as support acne and antibacterial treatment, thereby bringing the skin back. fresh and young.
Therefore, active ingredient Retinol helps you to treat problems of acne, wrinkles on the skin surface, skin aging. The reason the skin is darkened when using Retinol is because this substance can make your skin more sensitive to light, if you are regularly exposed to the sun without effective skin protection, it will cause tanning. skin .
In addition, retinol can also make your skin dry, flaky, irritated, this phenomenon lasts and recurs many times leading to dermatitis, hyperpigmentation and tanning. If you use a retinol that has darkened your skin, stop using it immediately. In particular, please add moisturizer regularly during the use of Retinol in combination with a mask and sunscreen. It should be noted about determining the right purpose and goal in choosing to use retinol to treat acne or smooth wrinkles and prevent aging. Because any ingredients that are beneficial to the skin will also be used to their maximum use in the production process. A careful consideration of the intended use will help you use the product at a safe and correct level, thereby promoting the maximum effectiveness of the product as well as preventing the use of retinol from tanning.

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