The Must Have Skin Saviour To Wish For This Christmas

What is Retinol?

Retinol is derived from Vitamin A, a potent antioxidant that’s essential in supporting skin health, vision, and a strong immune system. When it is applied topically, Retinol creates changes within the skin at a cellular level.

Why Should I Use Retinol?

Retinol increases cell turnover meaning that it clears out congestion, and fresh cells are revealed quicker to maintain a bright, healthy, and youthful complexion. So, whether acne, blemishes, redness, hyperpigmentation or the visible signs of ageing are your nemesis, Retinol will put the hard work in and improve its appearance.

Another benefit of this ‘miracle’ ingredient also stimulates collagen production, plumping and firming the skin, as well as minimising fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. That’s why you’ll find it in so many anti-ageing products. An added benefit is that Retinol dissolves away the build-up of dead skin cells meaning that other follow-on products can penetrate more deeply to work optimally, and skin is also more hydrated.

Obagi® Retinol

There’s a plethora of retinol products on the market, so why buy an Obagi® Retinol product? Well, for one thing Obagi® have a legacy of over 30 years creating scientifically backed, clinically proven products. Put that aside for a moment though because it all comes down to the retinol. It’s not just any retinol. Its encapsulated retinol meaning that it will absorb into skin more gradually, breaking down in the layers over time. This is beneficial because it reduces irritation, allowing the user to gain all the incredible benefits of this skincare hero without the redness or dryness that sometimes comes with other retinol products.

Which Obagi® Christmas Cracker Should I Choose?

Wintertime can leave us looking for extra hydrating skincare which is where the beautifully presented Obagi® Cracker Daily Hydro Drops and Retinol 1.0% steps up.

These make the perfect Christmas skincare gift sets, firstly you have anti-ageing superpower, Retinol, in a gentle yet effective 1.0 formulation. It’s a great choice for mature skin since it has a higher concentration of Retinol. That said, it’s still incredibly gentle on the skin and most importantly, non-irritating.

Apply this must-have product as part of your bedtime routine then whilst you’re in the land of nod, Retinol can gently resurface the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Extra enriching Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and soothing Chamomile have also been added to calm inflammation and boost nourishment and hydration.

Crikey is there anything that Retinol doesn’t do you’re thinking. Well, actually, there’s not much, because you can also use Obagi Retinol 1.0 as a targeted treatment for hyperpigmentation, dark spots, acne, and blemishes too.

Now onto the other product that’s included, Obagi® Daily Hydro-Drops™ Facial Serum. This weightless facial serum delivers maximum hydration by suspending natural active ingredients using microfluidic technology to keep their purity.

A clinically proven formulation, this luxuriously silky serum includes a trio of star ingredients. First up is the purest form of antioxidant Abyssinian Oil for instant infusion to nourish dry, dehydrated skin without feeling greasy or blocking pores. Secondly, there’s anti-ageing Hibiscus Oil, an extra strength defence against free radical damage which also has an exfoliating effect too, ensuring an ultra-healthy, glowing complexion. Finally, essential components, Omega – 9 and Omega – 6 fatty acids are in there to support the skin’s natural barrier by retaining moisture and defending skin against free radicals and sun damage.

Surely things can’t get any better than that! Oh, but they can, because there’s another wonderful retinol set that includes both these products plus a signature Obagi eye cream. We’re talking about the Obagi® Christmas Cracker, Hydro Drops, Retinol 1.0 and ELASTIderm Eye Cream of course.

With all the benefits of the earlier Christmas cracker, this one comes with the high-performing ELASTIderm™ Eye Cream, clinically proven to reveal more resilient looking skin and restore ageing eyes in as little as two weeks.  We can’t overstate how exceptional this restorative complex is, it’s really that good.

The secret to its unrivalled efficacy is a unique Bi-Mineral Contour Complex™ combining Copper and Zinc with Malonate. Bi-Mineral Contour Complex™ supports the three necessary stages of developing healthy elastin in the skin: create, convert, and organise. So, by creating healthy elastin, the skin becomes more resilient and tighter, and lines and wrinkles visibly diminish, literally, in front of your eyes.

So, why not gift a Retinol 1.0% Christmas gift set to someone you love this Christmas, or even better, add it to your own Christmas wish-list now and see in the new year with fabulous skin!