Is retinol making a comeback in anti-ageing skin care?

Published: 3-May-2016

Brands are releasing new launches and revised formulas featuring the controversial ingredient

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Must-have ingredient for some, most feared for others, retinol has long divided opinion among the beauty industry and consumers alike. Renowned for a multitude of anti-ageing benefits and, in some cases, the ability to quite literally transform skin, the vitamin A derivative is also famed for being too harsh on younger, more sensitive skins, leading to irritation or inflammation. As a result, it’s little wonder that the ingredient has remained under the radar over the past few years. However, that appears to be changing.

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