Anti-Ageing
Brightening
Collagen-Boosting
Skin Firming
What does it do?
Retinol is a powerhouse ingredient that works to speed up the turnover of skin cells, resulting in a more youthful, radiant and even-toned complexion. After SPF, Retinol is arguably the most powerful topical ingredient to prevent the signs of premature ageing and reverse them if they have already appeared. It can also help to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and prevent blemishes.
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Retinol should only be applied at night as it increases skin sensitivity to UV rays. Always apply Retinol to dry skin to minimise the likelihood for irritation. Tolerance should be built up slowly by introducing it into your regime once a week and building up to more frequent use. It's also best to follow with barrier-protecting products. Even once you have built up a tolerance, you do not need to use a Retinol product more than 3-4 times per week.
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Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A. It can be derived from animal sources, but we use a synthetic, low-irritation version to ensure our formulations are vegan-friendly and more gentle to skin.
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Retinol is best suited to mature skin, but it can also benefit those with oily skin or uneven skin tone. If your skin is sensitive, approach the ingredient with caution and always carry out a patch test.
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As Retinol has the potential for irritation, it works well with barrier-protecting Ceramides.
Only use one Retinol product at a time, and remember, Retinol shouldn't be used with AHAs or Benzoyl Peroxide. If you use Vitamin C, apply it in the morning rather than layering it with your Retinol in the evening.
This expertly formulated eye cream boosts collagen and elastin production to firm the skin and target fine lines around the eyes. Infused with a gentle, low-irritation Retinol, de-puffing Green Seaweed, and antioxidant-rich Liquorice Extract, it works to renew and illuminate, leaving your under-eye area looking refreshed and energised.
Did you know?
Retinol can increase the skin's risk of sunburn, therefore it is important to limit sun exposure and apply SPF daily when using this ingredient.
The recommended daily amount of vitamin A is 900 micrograms (mcg) for adult men and 700 mcg for adult women. Retinol in skincare can contribute to your daily intake, so it's important to take caution when using the ingredient.
The official guidelines on Retinol strength are as follows: "The SCCS is of the opinion that vitamin A in cosmetics at the concentrations of 0.05% Retinol Equivalent (RE) in body lotion, and 0.3% RE for other leave-on and rinse-off products is safe."
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