Content professionally consulted by Specialist level I Doctor Le Thi Thu Hang - Dermatologist - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital
What do you do if your skin gets dark when using retinol?
Many people wonder, "Why does retinol cause dark skin?" or "What to do if your skin gets dark when using retinol?" Understanding the uses and how to use it will help make the process more effective.
There are many cases where retinol causes dark skin. Regarding this issue, Specialist level I Doctor Le Thi Thu Hang - Dermatologist - Department of Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital explained that retinol is a vitamin A derivative belonging to the retinoid group. Retinol acts like a cell-binding component, neutralizing free radicals inside the skin. This means that it will affect other skin cells, penetrate the skin increase cell regeneration, stimulate collagen production as well as support acne treatment and antibacterial, thereby bringing youthful skin.
Therefore, the active ingredient Retinol helps you treat acne problems, wrinkles on the skin surface, and skin aging. The reason why the skin becomes dark when using Retinol is because this substance can make your skin more sensitive to light. If you are often exposed to sunlight without effective skin protection, it will cause dark skin.
In addition, Retinol can also cause your skin to become dry, flaky, and irritated, this phenomenon, if prolonged and recurring many times, will lead to dermatitis, hyperpigmentation and dark skin. If you use retinol and your skin becomes dark skin, stop using it immediately. In particular, regularly add moisturizer while using Retinol in combination with applying a mask and sunscreen. It is important to determine the correct purpose and goal when choosing to use retinol, whether it is to treat acne or to reduce wrinkles and prevent aging. Because any ingredient that is beneficial to the skin will be used to its maximum potential during the production process. Carefully considering the purpose of use will help you use the product safely and properly, thereby maximizing the effectiveness of the product as well as preventing the skin from darkening when using retinol.
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