Discover how retinol improves skin health at Cannelle. Boost cell turnover, reduce fine lines, clear acne and support long-term collagen renewal.
Retinoids are one of the most popular ways to help skin look younger. They come from vitamin A and have been around since the early 1970s. Retinoids were first prescribed to treat acne. Now they’re used to fight ageing skin and other skin conditions.
Retinol is a synthetic derivative of Vitamin A but falls under a broader category of retinoids. When applied topically, this product will convert into retinoic acid through specialised enzymes that are found within the skin.
Retinol was first approved in the 1970s to be used for acne patients. It helps promote cell turnover and prevent the clogging of pores. This will help defend against blemishes, as well as improve the way your skincare products penetrate your skin. In addition, it will promote your overall skincare routine and maximise results. It can make your skin look and feel softer, smoother, and have a radiant glow. It will help decrease fine lines and wrinkles while improving collagen production.
Retinol comes in a variety of strengths. Recommendations are starting on a 0.25 to 0.5 strength and using it 2 to 3 times a week. If your skin is not irritated, then you can move up to using it 4 nights a week.
There are many benefits to retinol, but there are 5 main reasons why people buy and use retinol.
Do you have treatment-resistant acne? Retinol may be just what you need. By unclogging pores, retinol clears skin and prevents further outbreaks from occurring. Naturally, less acne will result in fewer acne scars. Additionally, retinoids can amplify the effects of other medicated creams and gels, allowing you to get the maximum benefits of whatever treatments you’re using.
You can rest easy knowing that retinol is one of the most used and most well-studied anti-ageing ingredients on the market. Originally marketed as an anti-acne treatment in the 70s, retinol quickly proved to have considerable anti-ageing effects.
One of the many noteworthy aspects of retinol is that it stimulates skin cell turnover, which is manifested as a sort of “exfoliating” effect. Dull and dry skin makes way for new, brighter, and more even-toned skin, armed with increased levels of collagen and elastin. The thicker skin is stronger, smoother and has fewer overall imperfections. Thus, even relatively “problem-free” skin can have radiating effects from retinol.
Depending on your budget, spending on retinol may seem like an extravagance you cannot afford. However, spending on cheaper, short-term solutions may ultimately prove the pricier option in the end. Retinol is one of the only ingredients with scientifically-proven benefits, making it a reliable investment for your future – a small price to pay for guaranteed, proven results!
Retinol is a derivative of vitamin A, so retinol is very effective in treating melasma and dark spots, promoting outstanding effects when used on the skin. It can work to suppress tyrosinase and reduce melanin production.
When it comes to skincare products, one size certainly does not fit all. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the retinol products on the market, you don’t need to worry. We’re here to help. Have a consultation with our practitioners, and they will suggest the best product for you.
Our clinic is located in Summertown, Oxford, just north of the city centre in one of Oxford’s most sought-after neighbourhoods. Discreet and easy to reach, we offer a premium setting for bespoke skin, aesthetic and wellness care.
We welcome patients from across Oxford city and Oxfordshire, including Summertown, Headington, Kidlington, Abingdon, Bicester, Witney and the surrounding towns and villages. Whether you’re coming for routine skin-health treatments or specialist aesthetic consultations, our location is well connected and simple to access.
Our clinic, Cannelle Skin Clinic, is just minutes from Oxford city centre and easily reached by car, bus or rail. Oxford’s mainline stations Oxford Station and Oxford Parkway are a short taxi or bus ride away, and regular services link to London, Reading, Didcot, Banbury and beyond.
By car, we’re conveniently accessed via key local routes with nearby parking options; by public transport, frequent bus routes along Banbury Road drop you within a short stroll of the clinic.
Whether you’re travelling from within Oxfordshire, further afield in the UK or internationally, our clinic offers a calm, personalised and professional environment for your visit.
