Bounce Magazine 76

HAIR & BEAUTY
FEBRUARY 2019 | ISSUE #76
appearance, but it will take much longer
and be less dramatic.
of skin, giving a clearer, more vibrant
complexion for all ages and skin types.
It removes the top layer of dead skin,
while also generating collagen (the
skin’s structural fiber) in the skin. As
we get older, collagen breaks down,
creating lines and large pores. Retinol
penetrates deep into the skin, where it
converts to retinoic acid and really goes
to work changing your skin in a way no
other ingredient does.
So when you buy a cream promoting
the effect of retinol, it’s important to
know the concentration, as well as
the type of retinol used. If it’s near
the end of the listed ingredients, the
concentration is going to be low and
you could be wasting your money
on what s basically an oil and water
emulsion with some fragrance. And if
it’s too cheap it’s because it’s not the
real deal. Over-the-counter creams will
always err on the side of caution. If you
want proper Retinol you will need a
cosmeceutical brand and be prepared
to pay a bit more for it. Used properly,
you’ll be delighted you made the
investment.
But do read the labels on your pots
because much more retinyl palmitate is
needed to produce the same effects..
In general, you should use a cream that
contains at least 0.2% retinol. Retinyl
palmitate may still improve the skin’s
For details of launch offers and consultations
Call: 07787 718791
www.geraldinewalters.co.uk
www.facebook.com/GeraldineWaltersAdvancedSkincare | IG skinprof_norfolk
93