Some experts have preached about the benefits of vitamin A for the skin for many years. The most common form of vitamin A used in skincare is a class of ingredients called retinoids, with Retinol being the most widely used and available option.

And while there is of course much evidence that shows the great results of retinol in slowing down the signs of ageing, like many skincare ingredients, this ingredient doesn’t always agree with all skin types, particularly those with sensitive skin.

Some people will find that their skin just says ‘no’ to retinol. But that doesn’t mean that you have to rule out having some of the skin benefits of using retinol.