EVENING ROUTINE WITH RETINOL

Known as the undisputed superstar among anti-aging ingredients, retinol has long been an indispensable favorite among skincare experts. And for good reason: retinol is the only known ingredient that has been proven to counteract skin aging. In addition, it has other beneficial properties such as excellent effectiveness against acne and increased sebum production, refinement of the skin's texture, and effective reduction of pigmentation spots. Due to its high efficacy, retinol is no longer just a skincare trend but an integral part of every care routine.

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Next level Anti-Aging: Retinol is not a new discovery in the beauty cosmos. The active ingredient was discovered about 100 years ago by the American biochemist Elmer McCollum and has been successfully used since the 1970s to effectively counteract skin aging. But what exactly is Retinol and what makes it so effective as an active ingredient?

SECRET WEAPON TECMi!®-RETINOL: ANTI-AGING WITHOUT COMPROMISES

Retinol is a form of vitamin A, one of the most important nutrients for our body to enhance cell division. Skincare products containing retinol promote skin renewal, reduce blemishes, and stimulate collagen production. However, conventional retinol requires some compromises: if it remains on the skin surface, it can cause irritation, whereas in the lower skin layer it can easily exert its nourishing effects.

Dr. Miriam Rehbein has succeeded, thanks to the innovative TECMi!® deep technology, in making retinol as a unique active ingredient even more efficient and significantly minimizing the risk of skin irritations: With the help of a double encapsulation of the retinol molecules, they reach the lower skin layer directly and do not remain on the skin surface. This unique form of molecule preparation distinguishes the products of Doctor Mi! medical skincare as a particularly innovative and effective skincare series, making them so effective.

The Doctor Mi! evening routine with retinol shows you how to harness the full potential of TECMi!® retinol with simple steps and the use of selected products, integrating it optimally into your skincare routine. Additionally, you will receive further concrete application recommendations for a radiant complexion.

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It is already proven by various scientific studies that retinol has a positive effect on our skin appearance. Dermatologists also repeatedly confirm the high and especially diverse effectiveness of the vitamin A derivative on the skin. But how exactly does retinol affect the skin appearance and complexion?

UNIQUE ANTI-AGING EFFECT

Retinol is known as the anti-aging miracle weapon. When it reaches your skin, it stimulates collagen production and activates cell renewal. The structure of your skin layer is strengthened by this process, resulting in an even and noticeably smoother complexion.

SIGNIFICANTLY REFINED SKIN TEXTURE

In the initial applications, retinol can have an exfoliating effect on your skin. However, this is a completely natural reaction and indicates that the retinol has started to stimulate your skin renewal. The peeling effect helps you refine enlarged pores and prevent clogged sebaceous glands. Additionally, retinol also shows excellent effectiveness in treating pigmentation spots such as melasma or age spots.

PROTECTION AGAINST OXIDATIVE STRESS

Retinol is considered an effective antioxidant and fights free radicals. Thanks to its compensating properties, it protects your skin from harmful environmental stressors, including environmentally induced skin aging.

Important: No matter how you incorporate retinol into your skincare routine, approach it cautiously! It is not uncommon for minor skin irritations to occur after the first applications or for your skin to feel dry. Redness and a slightly tight feeling on your skin are typical reactions. Don't worry: once your skin gets used to the active ingredient, the symptoms will disappear and you can even increase the number of applications per week to support your skin even better.

THE Doctor Mi! EVENING ROUTINE WITH RETINOL

Do you want a healthy, clear, and smooth complexion? Then take some time in the evening and provide your skin with the right nutrients. The Doctor Mi! evening routine with retinol shows you how to easily and, above all, especially effectively incorporate the skin superhero into your care routine. You can achieve this with our rich night cream NIGHT as well as our skin booster RED.

NIGHT CREAM NIGHT

After cleansing, use the Doctor Mi! night cream NIGHT: As a soothing and rich night care, it supports your skin in retaining moisture and stabilizes the skin barrier. Apply NIGHT evenly to the face, neck, and décolleté. Gently massage the care in until it is fully absorbed. The high TECMi!® retinol concentration (6%) promotes powerful collagen regeneration and stimulates your skin's metabolism. This way, your skin renews itself from within and rejuvenates while you sleep.

SKIN BOOSTER RED

Use 1–2 pumps of our Skin Booster RED daily in alternation with NIGHT and apply it to the face, neck, and décolleté. Start by using RED 1–2 times per week. If well tolerated, you can gradually increase the use of RED up to 5 times per week. Thanks to the particularly high TECMi!® retinol concentration (8%), RED effectively prevents skin aging and firms your skin tissue. This way, RED helps you achieve a long-lasting radiant complexion.

Note: It is recommended to work RED into your skin on two evenings per week using the DERMAROLLER: This way, you maximize the cell-renewing effect of the treatment on your skin, as microneedling (the use of the DERMAROLLER) additionally stimulates cell division. Please refer to our application instructions for microneedling.

MORE TIPS FOR YOUR EVENING ROUTINE WITH RETINOL

After successfully completing our evening routine, you have optimally prepared your skin for the upcoming night. To ensure that the retinol absorbed into your skin can develop its effects as effectively as possible, you should follow the application recommendations below.

PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM UV RAYS

Retinol can have an exfoliating effect on your skin. As a result, it becomes more sensitive to UV radiation. Protect your skin and use SPF 50+ the next morning after your morning routine: daily and all year round, because even in winter harmful UV radiation reaches our skin. This applies even if you skip a skincare routine with retinol. Don't forget to also protect your neck, ears, and décolleté.

COOL STORAGE AT VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES

Due to the high sensitivity to light and heat, you should store your retinol-containing skincare products in a cool, dark place at very high temperatures (for example, when traveling). Why? Heat can change the consistency and affect how well your skin tolerates it.

By the way: With Doctor Mi! medical skincare, you don't have to worry about product shelf life thanks to the lightproof and airtight packaging.

HAVE PATIENCE

Retinol can initially be irritating to your skin, so you should introduce skincare with retinol slowly. Start with RED with 1–2 evening applications per week. If well tolerated, you can safely increase the care to up to 5 applications per week. You should also introduce NIGHT slowly, but if well tolerated, you can even apply it daily in the evening, provided you have not already applied RED. It is normal that visible results can only be admired in the mirror after a period of 4–6 weeks – however, often an improvement in the skin's appearance can be seen after just a few days.

FAQ: FREQUENT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EVENING ROUTINE WITH RETINOL

Below you will find targeted answers to the most frequently asked questions about the evening routine with Retinol.

• Does the use of retinol have side effects?
  Your skin first needs to get used to the active ingredient. Certain effects such as slight irritation, dryness, and sun sensitivity are completely normal after the first applications. Depending on your skin type and individual retinol tolerance, the effects may appear with varying intensity. After an initial skin adjustment period of 6–12 weeks, your skin usually fully adapts and the initial irritations should disappear. Important: During this time, if you have dry skin, you should avoid applying moisturizing creams or serums. Doing so counteracts your skin's adjustment and delays the process. Therefore, in this case: hang in there!

• Is retinol suitable for every skin type?
  Basically, anyone can use retinol; even with sensitive skin and rosacea, the active ingredient shows excellent effects. For all retinol beginners, regardless of skin type, the rule is: gradually incorporate retinol into your skincare routines! This way, you ensure that you do not overwhelm your skin with a full-fledged retinol application.

  Important: Only pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should avoid retinol, because there are no findings on its effectiveness during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to a lack of studies.

• Am I only allowed to use Retinol in the evening?
  No, you can also use retinol during the day, but in a reduced dosage. The reason: retinol stimulates cell renewal, which causes your skin to react more sensitively to light and therefore should be well protected against UV radiation. That is why Doctor Mi! DAY care contains a reduced retinol content of 1%, ensuring that your skin activity is optimally stimulated during the day without causing sensitive reactions.

• What is special about the TECMi!® deep technology?

  The TECMi!® deep technology is a delivery system developed by Dr. Miriam Rehbein that encapsulates all high-end active ingredients of Doctor Mi! medical skincare and releases them only in the deeper layers of the skin. Due to the innovative encapsulation system, all products demonstrate a proven above-average effect.
  By the way: In the products DAY, NIGHT, and RED, the contained TECMi!®-Retinol is even double-encapsulated. This ensures that the increased concentration of TECMi!®-Retinol reliably and directly reaches the lower skin layer and unfolds its full care potential there. This way, Doctor Mi! medical skincare reliably prevents skin irritations on the skin surface.
  
  

  

  TECMi!® encapsulated Retinol

  

  Conventional Retinol

• Retinol should not be applied in summer – is that true?
  It is true that retinol makes your skin more sensitive to light. However, with this active ingredient, the right concentration is always important; if it is well tolerated, there is nothing against using it in the summer. As a general rule, make sure to apply SPF 50+ during the day and all year round to optimally protect your skin.

• From what age is the use of retinol recommended?
  Retinol is primarily used as an anti-aging agent, but it is a real all-rounder and helps with several other skin problems such as acne, rosacea, and pigmentation disorders. Skincare products containing retinol also have a positive effect on younger skin: they refine your complexion, give you a fresh complexion, and act preventively against wrinkles. The active ingredient thus works for every age and can be safely incorporated into the daily care routine from the early 20s. In the case of skin problems, such as acne, this is even possible earlier.