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The Power of Retinol in Skincare Products


Retinol: A Wrinkle-Busting Ingredient


Retinol, a skincare ingredient known for its excellent wrinkle-improvement properties, is gaining renewed attention in the industry. Since 1994, AmorePacific's brand, IOPE, has been actively researching Retinol, garnering over 26 billion won in sales since launching their 0.1% and 0.3% Retinol cosmetics in 2020.


The Effectiveness of Retinol


Their newly introduced "Retinol Expert 0.2%" has achieved remarkable success with more than 28% reduction in pore area after two weeks and 49% reduction after four weeks, confirmed by human testing. Retinol is a type of vitamin A that accelerates the skin turnover cycle, promotes collagen production, and reduces oil production.


Challenges of Using Retinol in Cosmetics


Obtaining functional certification from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for Retinol-infused products is a challenging task. Retinol's propensity for degradation requires careful stabilization to prove its wrinkle-improving effectiveness.


Precautions when Using Retinol


Despite its benefits, Retinol is not suitable for everyone. Pregnant or breastfeeding women, and those with eczema or rosacea, should avoid Retinol. Furthermore, Retinol can make the skin more sensitive and prone to irritation. Hence, first-time users are advised to start with low concentrations and gradually increase to suit their skin tolerance.


Sources

  • IOPE Korea (iope.com)
  • Health Chosun Article (chosun.com)
  • Image by Woon Kuongchin from Pixabay
Location: 대한민국

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