The Benefits of Using a Night Time Retinoid

Let's explore some of the core benefits of incorporating a retinoid product into your nighttime skincare routine.

What is Retinol?

Retinol is a powerhouse skincare ingredient that is renowned for its ability to minimise the appearance of lines and wrinkles, promote skin cell turnover, and restore a natural glow to your complexion.

Retinol is incorporated into topical skincare products including serums and moisturisers to brighten the complexion, boost the skin's natural collagen production processes, and promote skin renewal.

This potent ingredient also behaves like an antioxidant, as it can help to combat damage caused by free radicals, which contribute to visible signs of ageing, including fine lines and wrinkles. Many skin experts view retinoids as a gold standard skincare ingredient because they can combat clogged pores, refresh dull looking skin, and effectively remove dead skin cells.

Did You Know?

That retinoid is a sort of catch-all term that refers to any skincare product that contains vitamin A? There are several different types of retinoids that come in varying strengths, all of which are just a different form of vitamin A.

Retinol is a retinoid that is available over-the-counter and is commonly seen in topical skincare products designed to improve skin texture and tone.

Why Do Retinoids Work Better During the Night?

When we're asleep, our circadian rhythm triggers the processes that provide restoration and rejuvenation to the skin.

During this time, skin cells are able to regenerate more efficiently, the skin is better able to heal micro-injuries, and damage caused by environmental factors during the day, including UV exposure, can be repaired. Plus, the outer layer of the skin is significantly more receptive to and therefore better able to absorb active skincare ingredients, including retinoids.

Retinoids are derived from vitamin A and play a key role in minimising the signs of ageing, increasing collagen production, and improving skin texture. By applying potent active ingredients like retinoids to the skin as part of a nighttime skincare routine, they can work alongside your skin's natural regeneration process to achieve more noticeable outcomes.

Additionally, as retinoids can start to lose some of their potency when they are exposed to sunlight, using them as part of your evening skincare routine will ensure that they remain stable and better able to support the overall health of your skin.

An Introduction to AlphaRet by Skin Better Science

The AlphaRet Overnight Cream from Skin Better Science is one of my recommended retinoid products for a number of reasons. It has been formulated with the latest innovations and is able to provide excellent outcomes without the irritation that comes with using some other retinoid products.

AlphaRet is formulated with a potent retinoid and an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) which provide visible skin rejuvenation and minimised lines and wrinkles within just four weeks of regular use. The formulation has also been designed to provide the skin with a hit of moisture, which works to counteract the dryness that is often associated with other retinoid skin care products.

And you don't just have to take my word for it, as AlphaRet has won 16 different beauty awards since 2016, including the Cosmopolitan Skin Award for best retinol, the Vogue best wrinkle cream award, and the Prevention Healthy Skin Award for the best anti-ageing cream.

How To Use the AlphaRet Overnight Cream

Easily incorporated into an evening skincare routine, simply apply a thin layer of the cream to a dry, freshly cleansed face, taking care to avoid the delicate eye area. As the product is formulated with an AHA, it is important to ensure that you are protecting your skin during the day with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

To learn more about retinoids in general or the specific skincare products we stock here at the clinic, please get in touch.