As we dance and revel through high summer this year with the sun beaming down upon us, we have to take caution with our skin. We all know the need to use sunscreen, avoid peak hours of sun and hydrate – but are we being careful with what skincare we are using? Some ingredients can be damaging to your complexion if used in the sun.
Retinol. It feels like it is in everything at the moment. From face creams to body care, retinol is having a major moment. But, is retinol really the savior to all your skin’s issues?
What Is Retinol
Retinol is a potent ingredient derived from vitamin A. It targets and addresses many common aging concerns such as fine lines, wrinkles, and skin texture, by stimulating cell turnover and collagen production. It can be a very effective ingredient for many skin concerns and is widely celebrated as an anti-aging necessity.
However, retinol does have side effects on the skin, and many skin types have challenging reactions when using it, especially in the summer months. Some common side effects of using retinol are:
- Skin irritation – peeling, flaking, purging, burning, redness
- Dryness
- Increased chance of sunburn and sun damage
- Chronic inflammation
- Weakened skin barrier with over use
- Not appropriate for pregnancy
- Can make some inflammatory skin conditions like eczema worse
- Can sometimes make hyperpigmentation worse
Proceed with caution indeed!
A Sweeter Type of Retinol
Thankfully Cosmette Skincare has a sweeter option. Our Rose Garden Renewal Vitamin A Repairing Treatment Oil offers an even larger multitude of benefits without any of the side effects. Cosmette looks to nature and ingredients that transcend the latest trend to offer real solutions.
A key player in the Rose Garden Renewal is Rosehip Oil. This ancient healer ingredient has been used since Roman times and with good reason, it works.
Rosehip Oil contains a natural vitamin A, a very effective natural ingredient called Trans-retinoic acid – commonly known as Trentinoin. Additionally, Rosehip contains high levels of vitamins C (more than oranges!), vitamin E, essential fatty acids and more. Some benefits of using Rosehip Oil include:
- Prevents and improves fine lines and deep wrinkles
- Boosts collagen production
- Improves skin texture
- Encourages cellular turnover to reveal glowing skin
- Protects against and reduces sun damage
- Reduces inflammation
Sun and Skin Safe
Soaking up the summer sun doesn’t need to come with increased risk for your skin. Our Rose Garden Renewal offers all the benefits of retinol with none of the side effects or risks, all summer long:
- Safe for all skin types, including sensitive and eczema prone skin
- Safe to use in the sun and even offers a level of protection against sun damage
- Safe to use during pregnancy and while breast feeding
Particularly in the summer, our Rose Garden Renewal Oil is a queenly gem. Safe to use morning and night and during sun exposure for extra nourishment and protection. Texturally, the Rose Garden Renewal is lightweight and sinks into the skin quickly with no greasy residue or heavy oil feel which is an added benefit on hot sweaty days.
This is combined with an alchemy of other effective natural oils that work synergistically to nourish the skin deeply, decongest pores, brighten the skin and prevent and reduce fine lines and wrinkle in a sweetly powerful formula.