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"As an Esthetician working in the beauty industry for over a decade, one of the most common products and ingredients we see clients use and ask about is Retinol." I am sure you have heard of it, the product your friend recommends, the one you have tried to pronounce on an ingredient label or saw on social media. The truth is you don't have to search hard for Retinol, but is there a dark side to this fascinating ingredient? It is a great source of Vitamin A for the skin but like most things ca …

In the vast world of skincare, one ingredient remains the gold standard: retinol. Most dermatologists recommend you use retinol cream in your 20s, and if you start there, you'll most likely be addicted to its forehead-smoothing, pigmentation-busting abilities. A chemical derivative of vitamin A, it also has many other benefits in skincare. For example, retinol increases skin cell turnover in the right quantities (over 0.3%) and encourages the shedding of damaged cells to reveal new, smooth, heal …