Now for the important bit.

If you’re still not sure why everyone raves about retinol, it’s all to do with the ingredient’s ability to speed up cell turnover in your skin, which in turn smooths and evens it.

Consultant Dermatologist Dr Justine Hextall advises slowly introducing retinol by using it twice a week for the first week.

“I would then add an extra one to two nights per week until you can tolerate it daily,” she explains.

Apply three drops of a soothing retinol like La Roche-Posay’s Retinol B3 Serum and massage it into your face.

The formula uses vitamin B3 and hydrating glycerin to complement the active retinol ingredient and help your skin feel firm, soft and plump.

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