Mixology
Feb 17, 2020
4 minutes
BY CHRISTINA PITT
RETINOL
We’ve heard it a million times: retinol is the gold standard of skincare. Retinol (or vitamin A) has the ability to improve skin texture, pigmentation and the appearance of wrinkles. But this superhero ingredient doesn’t always play nicely with others – so unless you want a radioactive face, take note!
When it comes to this vitamin, proceed with caution. Yes, it brightens your skin and helps to fight photo damage, which is caused by exposure to UV rays and pollution – but combining it with retinol can prove to be irritating. ‘Layering pure vitamin C and retinol (especially if it is a high-percentage retinol) over one another could
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