Does anyone else wish there was one skincare ingredient out there that just... did it all?
Good news. There is. Oxford scientist, Dr Mike Bell, who is the head of scientific research for No7 Beauty Company, says there is one really effective ingredient out there and it's called retinol.
Dr Bell says retinol (which is a form of vitamin A) is the one ingredient *everyone* can benefit from using. Smooth fine lines and wrinkles? Tick. Brighten dull skin? Tick. Tackle acne and breakouts? Tick.
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Let us just preface this by saying it's always best to choose ingredients that reflect your specific skin concerns and needs - but - if you generally just want to keep your skin looking healthy, happy and glowy, please read on.
"If you have a wide range of skin ageing concerns, then retinol is my go-to ingredient as it is arguably one of the most proven ingredients available in skincare, with lots of scientific studies showing its many benefits," said Dr Bell.
"Retinol can target many different skin ageing concerns like uneven pigmentation, lines and wrinkles, and a lack of firmness.
"It can also help with skin health concerns too, like improving skin texture, radiance and reducing the appearance of pores, so it’s a real all-rounder as an ingredient," he said.
Read: It does ALL of the things.
The one drawback? Retinol can be notoriously hard to get along with.
She can be irritating. Bitchy. Prone to burning people.
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