Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
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"Seeing the effects of skincare products can take time; the duration varies depending on the product's ingredients and the specific skin concern it targets."
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HOW LONG DO SKINCARE PRODUCTS TAKE TO WORK?
| Skincare Product | Skin Issue Treated | Treatment Duration |
| Retinol |
Skin adapting to retinol Dark spots and acne Fine lines and wrinkles |
1-4 weeks 4-12 weeks 3-6 months |
| Vitamin C |
Skin brightness Hyperpigmentation (spots) Fine lines |
1-3 weeks 6-8 weeks 12 weeks |
| Hyaluronic Acid |
Skin hydration Fine lines |
15 minutes 8-12 weeks |
| Niacinamide |
Oil control Redness Pores Skin tone evening Hyperpigmentation (spots) Fine lines and wrinkles |
2 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 4-6 weeks 8-12 weeks 8-12 weeks |
| AHA |
Pores Surface blemishes Acne |
2-4 weeks 4-6 weeks 8-12 weeks |
| BHA |
Pores Acne |
2-4 weeks 8-12 weeks |
Assoc. Prof. Muhammet Emin Çam
Rector Advisor, Vice Dean, and Faculty Member - Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Departmant of Pharmocology
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
Visiting Researcher&Lecturer - University College London, Mechanical Engineering and Faculty of Medicine, UK
Visiting Lecturer - University of Aveiro, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Portugal
