The Skin Nerd: What is vitamin A or retinol?

How to get started and use it for every skin type - even the most sensitive

Vitamin A: a 'hero' ingredient for all the hoomans.

When it comes to hero ingredients, vitamin A is pretty much the Wonder Woman of the skincare universe. A powerful ally in the quest against accelerated ageing, it’s an ingredient that comes with glowing testimonials and if you haven’t quite taken the leap yet, many of us have certainly considered including it within our skincare regime. So, why any trepidation when it comes to using an ingredient with so many benefits? Well, cautious hoomans are right to take a little time to forge a plan of action. Using vitamin A is not something to rush into, and whilst the potent antioxidant is beneficial for all skin types (excluding any pregnant hoomans), you need to be familiar with the types of vitamin A first and take a slow and steady approach to minimise any irritation. Here are some need-to-consider factors to think about beforehand...

When used topically, vitamin A benefits the skin by: