Retinol and Retinoids
Retinol is frequently touted as a wonder-ingredient for skin, but people are often scared to try it, because it has a reputation for making your skin dry and flaky. There’s also a lot of confusion around its use as a skincare ingredient. Firstly, for example, retinol is actually just one of a group of overarching skin-improving ingredients called retinoids derived from vitamin A. In good news though, retinoids can make your skin look fresher, less wrinkled, more even in tone, and smoother – and it’s widely considered a gold standard anti-ageing ingredient as result. Read on to find out everything you need to know.