The Beginner’s Guide to Retinol

Retinol (vitamin A) is one of the most effective anti-ageing ingredients. Everybody can benefit from using it. How much retinol your skin needs depends on your skin type, your skin concerns and your skin’s tolerance. Start experimenting with a low strength and build up your usage over time to see how your skin responds.

Retinol creams or moisturisers: lower-strength retinol

If you have never used retinol before or have dry or sensitive skin, it’s best to use a cream with lower-strength retinol. You will see exceptional results, especially when applied daily. These moisturisers with lower retinol percentages are also ideal for combining with our boosters or treatments.

Retinol serums: medium-strength retinol

If you suffer from skin concerns such as uneven skin tone or texture and/or a visible loss of firmness, try adding a stronger retinol product to your routine, like a serum. Start by using 2-3 nights a week and build up usage to see how your skin responds.

Retinol treatments: higher-strength retinol

For those with stubborn skin concerns, such as deep wrinkles and pronounced uneven skin tone, you may want to consider a product with a higher percentage of retinol.

More information on retinol

Retinol (vitamin A) for wrinkles
Retinol is one of the most studied skincare ingredients and has attracted a lot of attention in the world of skincare. And rightly so, as research has shown that the skin benefits greatly from using it. Read more

Everything you need to know about retinol: over-the-counter and prescription products
Retinol is found in over-the-counter skincare products and in prescription medications. Products prescribed by a doctor that contain retinol (also called retinoids) contain more active properties and are therefore more effective, but they can increase the risk of skin irritation. Read more

Which retinol strength should I use?
Retinol is a research-backed, proven anti-ageing ingredient. Everybody can benefit from using it, but which strength should you use? You can work out you skin’s tolerance by experimenting with different strengths and usage and seeing how your skin responds. Read more

Pregnancy & skin care: which products are safe?
Retinol is a research-backed, proven anti-ageing ingredient. Everybody can benefit from using it, but what strength should you use? You can work out you skin’s tolerance by experimenting with different strengths and usage and seeing how your skin responds. Read more

View all retinol products