Brilio.net - Retinol is a form of vitamin A that is often used in skincare products. Retinol functions to improve skin health and appearance, especially for anti-aging treatments. Retinol works by stimulating collagen production and accelerating skin cell turnover, thereby helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation.
In addition, retinol is also effective in treating skin texture and enlarged pores by gently exfoliating dead skin cells. Regular use of retinol can increase skin brightness and provide a smoother and more youthful appearance.
However, because retinol can cause skin sensitivity, it is important to use it with caution. Don't forget to protect your skin from the sun with sunscreen. Because, if it is not used according to the rules, it risks damaging the skin and causing irritation.
Just like what was experienced by TikTok user with the account name @thessya173_, who experienced irritation and peeling after using retinol incorrectly. Even so, she has a trick until she managed to cure the irritation on her face, until her facial skin is smooth and healthy again.
photo: TikTok/@thessya173_
"STOP USING RETINOL IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND THE SCIENCE," he said in the caption of the upload, which briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @thessya173_, Monday (12/8).
Through her upload, the account owner known as Thessya initially intended to use skincare with retinol content. But unfortunately, due to lack of knowledge, she used retinol twice a day in the morning and evening. Not only that, she also used it for 3 days in a row. Whereas the use of retinol is only recommended 1-2 times a week.
As a result, her face became irritated and red. Thessya also felt a burning and hot sensation on her face. To reduce the burning and hot sensation, Thessya even used a calming spray that was sprayed on cotton, then applied to her face.
photo: TikTok/@thessya173_
After using the calming spray, the redness on her face began to fade. However, her face felt numb and her skin peeled. After a while, the irritation on her face decreased and began to improve. Not only that, after using retinol incorrectly, her face also burned easily and looked reddish when exposed to sunlight.
"Oh, it turns out that my new skincare product contains mercury, maybe," he said.
photo: TikTok/@thessya173_
Because of that, Thessya finally decided to stop using the packaged skincare she was using, and switched to using basic skincare only. The basic skincare she meant was facial wash, calming spray, toner with hyaluronic acid content, gentle facial serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
Thessya also takes care of her face by using a face mask that has a brightening effect, calming, and gentle ingredients. As a result, her face is healthy, bright, and free from irritation.
photo: TikTok/@thessya173_