Retinol is one of the best-studied skincare ingredients. It has attracted a lot of attention in the world of skincare. And rightly so, as research has shown that the skin benefits greatly from using it.
What is retinol?
- Retinol is actually just another word for vitamin A. It is an extremely effective cell-communicating ingredient, meaning the substance can literally attach itself to almost every skin cell and it ‘tells’ the cells that they should behave like healthy, younger skin cells.
- Retinol is an antioxidant. This means it can stop the negative effects of harmful free radicals that make the skin look and behave as if it were older. Retinol also helps combat wrinkles and encourages the production of collagen.
- Retinol is effective for treating acne-prone skin, spots, and eczema. It reduces skin discoloration and smoothes out wrinkles caused by the harmful influence of the sun.
