Retinol is the anti-ageing must have but make sure you read the label

It’s hailed as an anti-ageing miracle, but the vitamin A derivative must be used correctly, says Katie Wright

IN the multi-billion euro beauty industry, hundreds of products claim to be all-powerful youth elixirs, but according to Dr Des Fernandes, vitamin A remains “the only effective anti-ageing cosmetic ingredient we have”.

And he should know. The South African plastic surgeon has been studying the substance for more than 35 years, and believes “everyone in the world needs to use it”.