WHEN it comes to skincare, retinol is the buzzword you’ve likely heard a million times. Renowned for its anti-ageing powers and ability to transform skin texture, the vitamin A derivative has long been a staple in facial skincare routines. 2 You can easily (and safely) incorporate retinol into your body skincare Credit: instagram/@drzainhusain 2 A dermatologist has weighed in on one woman's retinol hack Credit: instagram/@drzainhusain But retinol doesn’t have to just be reserved for the face.
It can also be used (with care) on the body to ensure smooth stretches all over. And just as it does for your face, retinol in body moisturisers helps diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your body, particularly in areas like the neck, chest and hands. In theory, retinol makes your skin cell turnover faster.
The increased cell turnover temporarily sloughs off more dead skin cells (bye bye, dryness) and produces a lag time before the new, healthy cells (hello, glow) make an appearance. The lag time can sometimes cause redness, irritation and a burning sensation as your skin gets used to the new chemical. Anyone who has used retinol on their face will know the painstaking process to get your skin “used” to it.
But luckily, you don’t have to experience the same pain on your body. Most read in Fabulous HIRST CLASS Premier League striker set to switch national allegiance to play for Scotland FIND JAY Mum of missing Jay Slater shares tragic new statement after two we.
