Green Cream is a high potency retinol cream used by many individuals to reverse sun damage, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines and manage acne. But is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Individuals with sensitive skin often react to a number of ingredients in skin care products. While the reactive ingredients differ from one individual to another, it’s well known that retinoids (Vitamin A derivatives including retinol, retinyl palmitate and retinoic acid) can be particularly problematic. They can cause flaking, redness, dryness and skin irritation in all skin types. These side effects can be reduced by gradually building the use of a retinoid. Despite this, some individuals just cannot tolerate treatment with a retinoid.
That’s Where Green Cream Comes In
The makers of Green Cream have developed the Progressive Leveling™ protocol to allow your skin to better adapt to a vitamin A regimen. Green Cream is available in 3 different concentrations, allowing you to start with with lower concentrations and graduating to higher strengths over time. By doing this, the risk for skin irritation can substantially be minimized.
Level 3 is ideal for individuals new to retinol or who have sensitive or fair skin. It is an excellent alternative to a daily moisturizer, providing hydration with the benefits of retinol. Level 6 delivers excellent sun damage reversing results. 83% of Level 6 users exhibit little or no irritation and most people can start with this level. Level 9 is one of the strongest retinols available without a prescription. It is only recommended for experienced retinol users.
By using Green Cream with the recommended protocol most individuals should be able to take advantage of the benefits of retinol. However, that’s not to say that everyone will be able to use Green Cream. If you are an individual who just cannot adapt to a retinol regimen, then you may want to consider adding a peptide to your anti aging skin care regimen. Certain peptides, such as Matrixyl, have been shown to be as effective as retinol, without the irritation.
Whether it’s a retinol based treatment or one with Matrixyl, your skin will reap the rewards.
