THE VITAMIN A-TEAM
It’s surprising to think that the key ingredients in spot-busters and wrinkle-smoothers might be one and the same. Surely unclogging pores, fading old spot scars and increasing levels of collagen is just too varied a job description? Enter the retinoids: naturally derived from vitamin A, they’re found in many so-called ‘anti-ageing’ products. Retinoids remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin, which is why they can help with acne. But they also boost collagen (a type of plumping protein found in skin) and work below the surface, which is why
