This blog post teaches you how to use Adapalene for wrinkles treatment at home.
What Is Adapalene?
Adapalene is a retinoid which was previously only available by prescription but it can now be purchased over-the-counter.
Adapalene is licensed for acne treatment but it is used off label for wrinkles treatment because studies have proven that Adapalene 0.3% gel is effective for treating wrinkles and other signs of photoaging.
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Why Is Adapalene Used For Wrinkles Treatment At Home?
*Studies have proven that Adapalene gel is effective for treating wrinkles and other signs of photoaging. It does this by boosting the production of collagen and elastin which reduces fine lines and wrinkles and makes the skin firmer and more elastic. It is also able to deal with other signs of aging like dark marks and dull skin since it increases the skin cell’s turnover.
*Adapalene is more potent than the retinols which are bought over-the-counter because it is a retinoid. It is therefore better able to deal with signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and dull skin.
*Adapalene is one of the newer retinoids which is less irritating on the skin when compared to other retinoids used to treat wrinkles.
*It is pocket friendly since the Adapalene price in Kenya is Ksh 3000.
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How To Use Adapalene For Wrinkles Treatment At Home
*Apply a pea-sized amount of Adapalene at night after cleansing the skin and then apply a moisturizer after it.
*If you have dry skin, used the Retinol Sandwich Method and first apply a moisturizer and then apply Adapalene and then finish off by applying another layer of the moisturizer. This Retinol Sandwich Method helps reduce the side effects of retinoid application which include dryness, peeling, itching and a burning sensation.
We recommend Cerave Moisturizing Lotion as the moisturizer you can use in the Retinol Sandwich Method because it contains hyaluronic acid and is fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. It can be used by persons with sensitive skin, dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, normal skin and mature skin.
*Start using Adapalene once or twice a week for a month and gradually increase its usage until you are applying it every night.
*Avoid getting it into your eyes and mouth. However you can apply it to the skin around the eyes.
* Be consistent in your application because retinoids do not remove wrinkles overnight and the full benefits will be visible after around 3 months.
*Always use sunscreen in the morning when you apply Adapalene at night as it can make the skin more sensitive to the sun., We recommend the La Roche Posay Invisible Fluid SPF 50 Sunscreen because it does not leave a white cast and it can be used by persons with sensitive skin, dry skin, oily skin, combination skin, normal skin and mature skin.
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