You know that feeling you get when you look in the mirror and your skin just looks…dull?
Yeah, we can relate.
It’s never a nice feeling, but luckily, we’ve got a new friend to help take your skin from dull to dazzling.
Say hello to our new Retinol Serum!
About Retinol
A form of Vitamin A, retinol is used in lots of skincare products and can also be found in foods such as dairy, fish, and meat.
It is commonly known for its skin benefits such as helping combat premature ageing, acne, wrinkles, and other signs of ageing.
Retinol is also praised for its support in dealing with hyperpigmentation, reducing large pores, and combatting dry skin issues.
When it comes to the way retinol works, it’s all about speed.
Retinol works by speeding up skin cell turnover, resulting in brighter, smoother skin, and one of its standout benefits is its ability to boost collagen and elastin production.
Both of these proteins are responsible for maintaining your skin’s firmness and elasticity, so having this boost is key as we age.
However, retinol is a skincare ingredient with a mixed opinion, something we touch on in our The Truth About Retinol blog.
For those prone to allergies, or dealing with easily irritated skin, retinol may not be a good addition to your routine, and it’s worth speaking to a doctor or dermatologist if you’re wondering if it could work for you.
It’s also important to note that retinol does make the skin more sensitive to sunlight, so make sure to always wear SPF when using retinol.
About Our Retinol Serum
Our new Retinol Serum is ideal for both first-time retinol users and seasoned skincare enthusiasts, with a balanced concentration of 0.3%.
This concentration allows you to gradually introduce retinol into your skincare routine, as well as letting the retinol get to work in combatting a variety of skin issues like breakouts, uneven complexion, and signs of premature ageing.
Who Is This Serum Suitable For?
Preventative care: Those in their later 20s to early 30s can benefit from adding this retinol serum to their skincare routine.
This works as a preventative measure against early signs of ageing, as well as supports skin health and delays the onset of more pronounced wrinkles and fine lines.
Ageing skin: For those with ageing skin, retinol is super beneficial.
It stimulates collagen production and helps to improve skin elasticity which can effectively reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.
Hyperpigmentation: Signs of hyperpigmentation such as dark spots from sun damage or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne scars can also be dealt with using retinol.
Retinol encourages the shedding of pigmented skin cells and promotes a more even skin tone, leading to a brighter and more uniform complexion.
Benefits
Youthful skin: Retinol is widely known for its benefits in promoting youthful skin, making it a key ingredient in the routines of those looking to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
By promoting cell turnover and boosting collagen production, our retinol serum helps to smooth out existing wrinkles and prevent new ones from forming.
With consistent use, your skin can appear more youthful, plump, and resilient, making this serum the perfect addition to your skincare routine.
Blemish-fighting power: Alongside its youthful skin benefits, retinol is also a fantastic ingredient for those who struggle with spots and blemishes.
It works to prevent clogged pores by promoting the shedding of dead skin cells that can lead to breakouts and also helps to regulate oil production, which is particularly beneficial for those with oily or acne-prone skin.
Over time, regular use of retinol can result in fewer breakouts, smoother skin texture, and a clearer complexion.
Fades dark spots and hyperpigmentation: Another impressive benefit of retinol is its ability to help fade dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
Whether this is caused by sun damage, acne scars, or hormonal changes, hyperpigmentation can be difficult to treat.
Retinol helps to speed up the skin's natural exfoliation process, encouraging the shedding of pigmented skin cells and promoting a more even skin tone.
With continued use, our retinol serum can help to fade dark spots, age spots, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, leaving you with a brighter, more even complexion.
Smoother, more youthful-looking skin: As retinol promotes cell turnover, it also works to improve the overall texture of your skin.
Over time, you'll notice smoother, more refined skin, with an improvement in both tone and texture.
This serum helps to minimise the appearance of enlarged pores, giving your complexion a smoother, more youthful look.
By stimulating the production of new skin cells, retinol also helps to improve skin elasticity, making your skin firmer and more resilient.
Top Tip: It's best to use retinol at night after washing and drying your face. Pair with our Rejuvenating Overnight Cream for the ultimate nighttime skincare routine.
Introduce the skin-loving benefits of retinol into your skincare routine now!