Anti-wrinkle relief: reviews from cosmetologists, instructions for use for the face

Composition of the drug

The main active ingredients included in this pharmacological agent are vitamins A, E and D2.

Vitamin A (retinol) - has a positive effect on the condition of the skin, improving blood microcirculation and restoring cell membranes, helps with rashes, irritations, and inflammation.
Vitamin E (tocopherol) – removes age-related pigmentation, rejuvenates and renews epidermal cells, accelerates wound healing, smoothes wrinkles.
Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) – prevents premature aging of the skin, makes it firmer and more elastic, strengthens local immunity, protects the skin from harmful environmental factors.

In addition to these vitamins, the product also contains a number of auxiliary components that enhance its therapeutic effect and improve the properties of the product.

Ethyl alcohol - this component is included in many cosmetic preparations. Thanks to it, the active components penetrate deep into the skin faster and do not leave an unpleasant sticky film on its surface. In addition, ethanol helps to combine oil- and water-based components into a homogeneous mass.
Butylated hydroxytoluene and butylhydroxyanisole are preservatives that extend the shelf life of the product, preventing it from deteriorating quickly. These substances may cause allergic reactions in some people.
Glycerin – moisturizes the skin and protects it from dehydration. This substance has the property of extracting moisture from the air and retaining it. Thanks to glycerin, the skin does not dry out.
Emulsion wax – makes the skin soft and moisturizes it. It is included in many thick creams and ointments with a thick texture. It is low comedogenic, that is, it does not clog pores and does not cause the formation of pimples and blackheads.
Vaseline oil - moisturizes and nourishes the skin, making it softer and smoother.

Composition of "Radevit"

The ointment contains three vitamins - A, E and D, each individually helps maintain the health of the epithelium. They protect from the sun, moisturize, remove toxins and heavy metal salts.

Among the active components of the cream:

Alpha tocopherol (acetate) or vitamin E. This is a natural antioxidant that protects the skin from early aging, which has powerful antitoxic effects, cleansing the skin from harmful external factors (frost, heat, drying winds). Vitamin E has the ability to accumulate in the skin, and thus bind water molecules, so that the skin remains moisturized for a long time. The amount of component is 1 mg.
Vitamin D2 (in the Radevit Active cream, this substance is replaced by the manufacturer with vitamin D3). This ingredient plays the role of protector of the natural immunity of the epithelium, due to which it does not allow pathogenic bacteria to pass through, and pathogenic flora does not develop. It also prevents skin drying, relieves inflammation, and eliminates flaking. The vitamin is present in a volume of 50 mg.
Retinol palmitate or vitamin A. The main advantage of the component is its ability to stop photoaging and smooth out wrinkles. After 35 years (and older), the need for vitamin A in the body increases sharply, and the cream makes it possible to fill the deficiency. The amount of vitamin A is 10 mg.

The composition also contains components that improve the consistency of the cream and increase its shelf life. These are glycerin, petroleum jelly, water, alcohol. There is no bright fragrance in the product; it looks pleasant white.

Take note! Everyone can choose the most convenient form of release: the ointment is available for sale in the form of aluminum “cones” with a volume of 10, 20, 35 ml, and the Radevit cream is produced in soft plastic tube packaging, which is pleasant to use.

Before use, it is always important to study the instructions for the product, understand what it will help cure, and when it is strictly contraindicated.

Beneficial features

The drug can help aging and aging skin, as it has the following beneficial properties:

increases the protective functions of the epidermis;
improves recovery and metabolic processes in cells;
fills the skin with moisture and prevents its loss;
eliminates dryness and flaking;
removes itching, irritation, inflammation, redness;
makes the skin soft and tender;
eliminates age spots;
smoothes out wrinkles.

When used correctly, Radevit really helps improve the appearance of the skin, get rid of some age-related problems, and make wrinkles less noticeable. An analogue of this drug is the well-known retinoic ointment.

Instructions for use of ointment

Manufacturers produce the drug in two dosage forms - as an ointment and as a cream. The ointment has a denser, thicker and greasy consistency than the cream. In terms of their healing properties, ointment and cream are no different, only the cream is absorbed faster, and the ointment leaves a film on the skin.

Those with dry skin should choose ointment, since it is more oily and leaves a protective film on the surface of the face. Women with oily and combination skin should prefer cream.

"Radevit" is sold in small metal tubes (10, 20 and 35 grams). You can buy it at the pharmacy. The price of the drug varies from 300 to 400 rubles.

What is important to know about the effectiveness of the product

Radevit cream and ointments are the development of a Russian pharmaceutical company and at the moment it is one of the most well-proven medicines. Among the numerous drugs for the treatment of skin diseases, it is the ointments and creams of the Radevit brand that are praised for their high effectiveness, balanced composition, which is allowed to be used even by young children, pregnant women (with the consent of the attending physician), and used both for the skin of the hands and faces. It helps fight age-related changes, treats peeling, and saves you from chicks in winter, being an effective means of preventing frostbite.

Curious! Radevit has another huge advantage. This is the price. The product is quite inexpensive (about 300 rubles per tube), but is used very sparingly - a small pea is enough to completely lubricate the face or hands and achieve speedy healing.

The cream is considered a dermoprotector, that is, a way to protect the epithelium from external factors. It does not contain hormones, although the therapeutic effect is superior to many strong drugs. But the main secret is in the unique composition, where the most beneficial components for the skin are selected. Let's tell you what "Radevit" consists of.

How to properly use Radevit for wrinkles?

Cosmetologists recommend using ointment or face cream twice a day - in the morning and evening, before bed. Before applying the product to your face, you need to remove your makeup and wash thoroughly using foam, gel or micellar water. It is important to thoroughly cleanse the skin of dirt and cosmetics so that the nutritional components penetrate better.

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After the skin is cleansed, you need to spread a thin layer of ointment or cream over the entire surface of the face, paying special attention to problem areas, such as fine wrinkles under the eyes or areas where the skin is the driest. There is no need to wash off the product; it will be absorbed on its own.

In the morning, after applying the ointment, it is not recommended to immediately apply makeup. If possible, it is better to refuse foundation and powder for the period while treatment with Radevit lasts. This way the skin will recover faster and at the same time take a break from these cosmetics.

The course of treatment with the drug is 1.5 months. If wrinkles are very noticeable and there are other skin problems, you need to use it, as mentioned above, twice a day. To eliminate small, unexpressed wrinkles, it is enough to apply ointment or cream once a day (preferably in the evening) or even every other day.

After 1.5 months, you need to stop using the product and give the skin a rest for at least two weeks. Then you can repeat the course, but use the drug less intensively (once a day or every other day is enough). The effect of “Radevit” appears at different times for everyone. Some people notice improvements in the very first days of use, while for others they become visible only towards the middle or end of the course.

To enhance the effect of the drug, you can use a moisturizing or nourishing cream suitable for your skin type. It is necessary to apply the cream only when there is no ointment on the face.

Eczema

– a chronic skin disease, its occurrence is associated with allergies, that is, an unusual reaction of the skin to ordinary influences. The skin usually performs its function of protecting the body from external influences very well. For eczema to occur, special conditions are needed - a hereditary predisposition to the development of allergic reactions, a special state of the immune system, ready to respond to an irritant with excessive force, sensitization (encountering an allergen in the past) and/or long-term (2-3 weeks) exposure for the formation of the immune system. answer.

What can be allergens?

There are many allergens around us - scientists count more than 5000. They can enter the body in different ways - through the mouth (food, medicines), through the skin (various detergents, dyes, cleaning substances, cosmetics, wool, ointments, creams, deodorants), through respiratory tract (pollen, perfumes, aerosols), by injection, bites.

Why does the disease occur?

The skin usually performs its function of protecting the body from external influences very well. For eczema to occur, special conditions are needed - a hereditary predisposition to the development of allergic reactions, a special state of the immune system, ready to respond to an irritant with excessive force, sensitization (encountering an allergen in the past) and/or long-term (2-3 weeks) exposure for the formation of the immune system. answer. With the long-term existence of the disease, a reaction develops not only to the substance that originally caused it, but also to other substances similar and dissimilar to it.

What happens in the skin?

Bubbles appear in the surface layer of the skin, and inflammation occurs in the depths.

How does the disease progress and how does it end?

Multiple small blisters appear in a certain area of the skin, often the site of allergen penetration. They are located against the background of reddened skin and are always accompanied by itching. When scratching, microorganisms penetrate the skin and crusts appear. After healing, the skin darkens and thickens, with bumps, dryness and flaking. Usually, the initial focus is joined by others, sometimes far from the original focus. If treatment is carried out correctly, itching and inflammation stop. Without treatment, the disease can continue indefinitely, either dying down or flaring up again. Inadequate treatment leads to a new exacerbation after a very short period of time (sometimes after a few days). Except in cases where the allergen is detected at the initial stage of the disease and excluded, there is hardly any hope for a cure. At the same time, it is always possible to improve the condition of the skin and achieve complete disappearance of rashes for a long time.

Is eczema contagious?

Eczema is not a contagious disease, but if infection occurs, and this is a common occurrence in the absence of treatment, then the patient is contagious.

What is the most effective treatment?

Treatment consists of diet, internal and external remedies. If even one component is missing, there is little hope for lasting improvement. During an exacerbation, the diet should be followed by all patients, regardless of whether any food product caused the exacerbation or not. This is due to the fact that some foods can increase itching. Chocolate and chocolate candies, coffee, honey, jam, nuts, citrus fruits, kiwi, pineapples and juices from them, mayonnaise and other seasonings, everything spicy, smoked, pickles, marinades are excluded, the amount of liquid is limited. The method of cooking also matters - it is better if it is boiled and steamed dishes. It must be said that some dermatologists are adherents of a much more strict diet, and sometimes even fasting. Indeed, 2-3 days of fasting are often healing. I believe that when prescribing modern medicines there is no need to follow an overly strict diet, and fasting can only be useful for those patients who have already had experience of fasting in the past and did not suffer from it morally. In addition, a significant proportion of patients have chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, which exclude the possibility of fasting without harm to health. So, the diet is prescribed for the entire period of treatment (usually 1-1.5 months). After this, the prohibited products are introduced gradually - once every 3-4 days, to monitor whether any of them causes a deterioration in the skin condition. Internal treatment is prescribed only by a dermatologist. Usually these are several drugs of different groups based on the health status of each patient. External treatment is used in all cases. As a rule, external agents, such as Radevit®, are applied to the skin 2 times a day. In the morning, it is better to use medications that are easily and quickly applied to the skin; after a few minutes they should be absorbed so that you can get dressed and not worry about the smell, dirty clothes during the working day, without experiencing discomfort from the feeling of fat on the body. But in the evening and at night you don’t have to think about it. Therefore, dermatologists resort to 2-3 medications, alternating them at different times of the day, taking into account employment, profession, work schedule and the nature of the patient.

How harmful are hormonal ointments?

You always have to resort to drugs from this group during an exacerbation. Excellent anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effect immediately makes the patient’s life easier. However, even the strongest corticosteroid ointments (they are usually called hormonal) are not able to cope with inflammation for a long time if used as an independent treatment. The recommended duration of treatment with corticosteroids is no more than 2 weeks; this is usually enough to relieve the severity of the exacerbation. When the acute period has passed, treatment is continued with ointments that do not contain hormones. There are many such ointments; they are weaker than hormonal ointments, but are suitable for long-term use. Of these, it is more convenient to use emulsion-based ointments in the morning (imported emulsion-based ointments are called creams, and domestic ones can be called ointments), they are easily absorbed into the skin and usually do not smell, they contain vitamins (vitamin A contained in Radevit® ointment is especially useful for the skin ), fatty acids, methyluracil. In the evening, you can use fat-based ointments with a dissolving effect, containing sulfur, ichthyol, naphthalan, and tar. These ointments usually have an odor and are difficult to remove from the skin.

How to care for skin with eczema?

For eczema in the acute stage, it is better not to wet the affected skin. This is the basic rule for all patients. If your hands are affected, all housework should be done with gloves. Thick colored rubber gloves with a cotton coating inside (sold in hardware stores) are best suited for this; they are selected according to the size of the hand, like any other gloves, and in everyday life you need to have several pairs of them. As your gloved hands become wet, you should change them or stop doing housework. Contact with vegetables, fruits, cleaning agents, furniture care products, solvents and car cosmetics is especially harmful to hands. It is extremely undesirable to contaminate the skin with substances that are difficult to wash off. During an exacerbation, it is better to replace hand washing by cleaning them with wet wipes. If you need to use detergents, it is better to prefer odorless soap or gel, with the addition of cream or oils. In addition, so-called syndets (“soap without soap”) are now on sale - special detergents that cleanse the skin without the use of soap. The shower procedure should be short, the water should be warm (not hot!), detergents should be washed off quickly and easily, the skin, after drying with a towel (necessarily soft!) is still a little damp, immediately lubricated with cream or ointment. With eczema, the skin where there were previously rashes is usually dry, and irritation or new foci of inflammation easily occur on such skin. Due to this, she needs additional care. Creams for the body, hands, feet should always be at hand. Many cosmetic companies that produce medicinal cosmetics (sold in pharmacies) are developing special low-allergenic products for the care of dry and easily irritated skin, such as Radevit® ointment. Cosmetic creams always have a complex composition, and some of their components for eczema can cause irritation or even provoke a new exacerbation. In such cases, instead of cosmetic cream, you can use medications made on an emulsion basis, which contain vitamin A. During the treatment of eczema, it is not recommended to change cosmetics, perfumes, or washing powder, so as not to expose the skin to an unnecessary risk of developing an allergic reaction.

Can women use decorative cosmetics during treatment?

If your facial skin is affected, I think there is nothing wrong with wearing makeup. A woman’s usual appearance does not attract attention and creates inner comfort for her. Modern cosmetics (mascara, foundation, powder, eye shadow) are of high enough quality so as not to complicate the recovery period. But when you return home from work, you need to immediately remove your makeup. This is done using makeup remover milk and then an alcohol-free toner. After this, it is better to apply the remedy prescribed by the doctor. Never remove makeup with water!

Consolidation of treatment results

For any chronic skin disease, after the main course of treatment, care must be taken to ensure that the disease does not return. These are measures to improve immunity, reduce sensitivity to certain allergens, and treat common (non-skin) diseases that could contribute to the development of the disease. The best way to simultaneously solve all these problems is spa treatment. Take a vacation and go to a resort. And it doesn’t have to be a seaside resort in the summer; it’s better to time the trip to coincide with the end of treatment with a dermatologist. In recent years, it has been established that the best results for allergic diseases are obtained at local resorts, where the body is not subjected to the test of changing climatic zones. And the duration of stay there may be shorter, given that during the period of adaptation to the new climate, medical procedures are not carried out. If resort treatment is not possible, a dispensary or health center is a good choice, where you can carry out the same examination and the same procedures as at the resort. And vitamins applied in ointments and creams directly to the skin will help normalize local (in the skin) immunity.

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Side effects

The drug "Radevit" consists of vitamins, so it does not harm the skin. However, sometimes it can still cause some side effects.

If you apply the ointment over areas of acute inflammation, the itching and swelling may increase. Liquid accumulates in the area of inflammation, and some ingredients irritate the skin, causing it to itch.
In people with individual intolerance to one of the components, the drug may cause an allergic reaction. Since the product is external, when applied to the skin, it usually does not cause much harm to allergy sufferers. Intolerance manifests itself in the form of rashes, redness and itching, which can be quickly relieved with antihistamines. To make sure there is no allergy to the ointment, it is recommended to test it on a sensitive area of skin (the inside of the wrist or elbow) before first use.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not use this drug to avoid causing health problems for themselves or their baby.
It is not recommended to use the ointment in conjunction with drugs containing glucocorticosteroids. Such drugs are often prescribed for psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis and other skin diseases. Combining Radevit with similar medications can lead to an increase in the symptoms of skin diseases.

Tips from cosmetologists

The product receives positive reviews from cosmetologists, and they give some tips for achieving better results.

If there are open wounds and damage to the skin, it is better not to use the drug. Although it is a wound healing agent, it can cause irritation if it comes into contact with an open wound.
The instructions for use state that the drug should not be used by women during pregnancy and breastfeeding. However, this contraindication is not strict, and if the doctor allows, the ointment can be used.
If there is no strong need to use the anti-wrinkle product twice a day, then you can limit yourself to once. It is best to smear the face in the evening, since during the day the skin is saturated with ultraviolet radiation, and this can reduce the effect of the drug.
Women who experience rashes and pimples on their face during menstruation should avoid using the ointment for this period. After the end of menstruation, the course of treatment can be continued.

Radevit ointment has a positive effect on facial skin, helps fight wrinkles and other age-related problems, and is also a good preventative against early skin aging.