Skincare With Retinol - A Japanese Skincare Routine
Retinol is a key player in the anti aging skincare game. It is the essential step to targeting sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles and even sagging skin before it happens.
This makes finding skincare with retinol in the formulation a must for anyone in their twenties and higher.
Fortunately, we have done the search for you and have sourced the best Japanese skincare products that contain gentle forms of retinol.
Do I really need retinol?
If you’re asking yourself if you truly need skincare with retinol, the answer is always yes, no matter who you are and what skin type you have. Here are some retinol skin benefits to convince you.
- Repairs existing and unsurfaced sun damage
- Improve rough skin texture
- Brightens dark spots on skin
- Fights against clogged pores and acne
- Reduces dry flakes
- Smoothes out fine lines and wrinkles
- Help prevent the formation of fine lines and wrinkles
- Stimulate skins natural collagen production
- Encourage plumpness in sunken skin
- Firms and tightens loose looking skin
- Brightens dull-looking skin
To put it simply, retinol (a form of vitamin a) is the answer to improving almost all skin conditions, especially those associated to aging.
Things to know before using skincare with retinol
Like any other exfoliant, retinol can be overused, used to quickly, and have some harmful side effects if not used with caution.
Begin incorporating skincare with retinol into your routine at a slow rate. Start using once a week and over the course of the upcoming months, increase your frequency of usage as your skin adjusts.
Signs you’ve used retinol too fast
- Overly dry skin
- Redness
- Itching
- Burning
- Peeling
If you start to notice any of the above occurring, stop using your retinol for a few days to allow your skin to adjust. Retinol is a chemical exfoliant and can naturally have these side effects on anyone if overused.
Japanese skincare with retinol
Time for the fun part! Here are some Japanese skincare products that contain gentle amounts of retinol in their formulation to give you all the benefits of retinol without being immediately too harsh on the skin.
Kyoto Komachi Sakura Anti-Aging Serum
Contain Retinol in the form of Retinyl Palmitate as the most gentle form of retinol in skincare. This Japanese serum is formulated to be used at nighttime as your treatment step to target all skin concerns associated with aging, dullness and dark spots.
Aside from being skincare with retinol, this Japanese anti-aging serum is loaded with antioxidants such as Fullerenes to fight against free radicals that cause skin aging. With Royal Jelly to nourish skin cells to a strong and healthy state, this serum is the ideal nighttime treatment for everyone!
Amaranth Moist Lift Plus Serum
Containing Retinol in the forms of Retinyl Palmitate. Again, the most gentle form of retinol, this Japanese night serum is formulated to reverse skin aging while lifting and toning the skin.
Containing DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol), an ingredient that works to firm, tighten, lift, hydrate and combat the visible signs of aging in the skin.
Formulated with Carnosine, an ingredient that has been shown to stimulate cellular repair and regeneration in skin cells. Aiding in the prevention of fine lines, wrinkles, loss of moisture and nourishment.
Inclusive of Niacinamide to help brighten and balance oil levels in the skin and abundant in Squalane oil to add lightweight moisture to the skin without feeling heavy.
This is one must-try Japanese skincare with retinol to really make a difference!
Amaranth Saibow Lotion Intense Anti-Aging Lotion
If you’re looking for a more gentle form of retinol to incorporate into your skincare routine, this Retinol toner lotion is a must-try. Once again, utilizing the most gentle form of retinol, retinyl palmitate, this Japanese toner focuses on delivering hydration and antiaging care all in one.
With the same main player ingredients as the Amaranth Moist Lift Plus Serum such as DMAE, Carnosine and Niacinamide, this toner will lift, tone, firm, brighten and fight again all in one.
Inclusive of Hyaluronic acid, Peptide, Apple stem cells, wormwood extract, and argan oil to hydrate, nourish, and soothe the skin.
Warming: contains peanut oil and is not recommended to those with allergies to peanuts upon contact.