Anti-wrinkle ingredients: tretinoin and glycerin, the winning duo

Are you looking for a combination of anti-aging products to keep your skin looking younger? Tretinoin and glycerin will be your two key active ingredients to combat the effects of aging and wrinkles. One helps renew skin cells and smooth fine lines, and the other acts on the intense hydration of your epidermis. The combination of the two helps you keep your skin looking young and smooth.

Also discover the Nubiance anti-aging duo to fight against skin aging.

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Tretinoin: the star anti-aging ingredient

What is tretinoin?

Tretinoin is a derivative of vitamin A, belonging to the retinoid family , often associated with vitamin C. It is a powerful molecule prescribed by dermatologists to treat various skin problems. Initially designed to fight acne , this ingredient has shown impressive results and has quickly established itself as a must-have in anti-aging care thanks to its ability to renew epidermal cells.

What are the anti-aging actions of tretinoin?

Tretinoin is much more powerful than the retinoids (retinol in particular, derived from Vitamin A, associated with Vitamin C) usually used in anti-aging cosmetics . Here are its main actions:

• Promotes cell renewal: Tretinoin accelerates the cell renewal cycle of the epidermis . By eliminating dead cells and stimulating the production of new cells, it helps maintain smooth and radiant skin.

• Unclogs pores: By preventing the accumulation of dead cells in the pores, tretinoin reduces the risk of blackheads and acne forming.

• Boosts Collagen Production : By stimulating collagen synthesis , this product helps firm the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

• Evens out skin tone and texture: Tretinoin reduces dark spots and improves skin texture, ensuring a more even skin tone and a smoother surface. For your hyperpigmentation spots, you can also opt for our anti-dark spot serum with fruit extracts to apply directly to dark spots to fade them.

Glycerin: the ultimate anti-wrinkle moisturizer

What is glycerin?

Glycerin, also called glycerol , has moisturizing, emollient and protective properties. It comes in the form of a sweet, soft, colorless and odorless liquid, mainly derived from animal fats. It is able to capture and retain water effectively. In the cosmetic field, glycerin is one of the most frequently used ingredients for its moisturizing and emollient properties.

What are the benefits of glycerin?

Glycerin has deeper effects than simply increasing skin hydration attributed to its humectant action. It improves the quality of the epidermis and hair through different actions:

• Improve skin hydration : the hydrating action of this active ingredient works on two levels. It retains water in the tissues, thus slowing down insensible water loss and improving the level of skin hydration. In addition, this ingredient also has an occlusive action. It forms a hydrolipidic film on the surface of the epidermis that limits water leakage and moisture loss.

• Soothe skin irritations : by fighting against dehydration and flaking , glycerin soothes and reduces irritations and feelings of discomfort that can be linked to these phenomena. Known for its emollient properties, it promotes the suppleness and elasticity of the skin, which becomes comfortable again.

• Boost wound healing: by facilitating the synthesis of lipids and the integrity of epidermal cells, this product activates the skin repair process when it is injured or damaged. It is therefore indicated for treating rough, sun-heated, atopic-prone skin.

• Participate in cell renewal: if glycerin does not have an exfoliating effect like glycolic acid, it still allows the skin to get rid of its dead cells more effectively. It thus contributes to a good renewal of the cells of the horny layer and helps fight against external aggressions, in particular pollution.

How to combine these two ingredients effectively?

Tretinoin comes in the form of creams to be applied to the face as an anti-aging treatment. Highly irritating, acidic vitamin A must be integrated into your anti-aging routine gradually. You must first see if it is tolerated or not. To do this, for example, you will start by applying it every third evening and see how your skin reacts. Afterwards, you can move on to every other evening. Professionals then recommend using a gentle cleanser such as our Micelliance® high-tolerance micellar water , ideal for removing all impurities on the surface of the epidermis, then applying a small dab of tretinoin to the face, without massaging. Also avoid sensitive areas such as the eye and lip contours. Finally, don't forget to apply moisturizers afterwards, which you can also apply before the tretinoin to avoid the drying effect.

This is where glycerin comes in with its moisturizing properties . To take advantage of it, you can pour a few drops into your moisturizer. Its moisturizing action makes it suitable for treating eczema or dermatitis. In addition to reducing skin dryness, this active ingredient repairs damaged tissues. It is therefore perfect for supporting the use of tretinoin and keeping skin healthy and hydrated. However, the side effects of tretinoin can be harsh on the most fragile skin types.

For an anti-aging and anti-wrinkle routine , you may also need other ingredients like bakuchiol and hyaluronic acid . That's why we recommend our anti-aging duo composed of two products effective against the signs of aging:

• NubiAGE D-fense™ anti-oxidant and plumping cream , which, through its ultra-hydrating action, provides plumped skin in your skincare routine against dryness.

• The EYE RE-7® multi-corrector eye contour that acts on bags, dark circles and fine lines on this thinner and easily marked skin for deep hydration.

After our best tips on your face's anti-wrinkle needs, you may want to consult a dermatologist to get treatment for the side effects. The concentration of proteins and antioxidants will also have an impact on the effectiveness of your beauty routine for all skin types.