Where Can I Find Retinol In South Africa
Retinol, a form of vitamin A, is an ingredient added to skin creams, lotions, and serums. It has anti-aging effects and can help clear acne. Products containing retinol are widely available over-the-counter, and stronger concentrations of retinoids are available by prescription.
Which is the best retinol serum in South Africa?
Top-selling retinol products
- PCA Skin Intensive Brightening Treatment: 0.5% pure retinol night.
- Dermaceutic Activ Retinol Serum 1%
- Exuviance Retinol Serum.
- ZO Skin Health Retinol Skin Brightener 0.5%
- Obagi 360 Retinol 0.5.
- Kiehl’s Retinol Fast Release Night Serum.
- NeoStrata® Skin Active Potent Retinol Complex.
What brand of retinol is the most effective?
A quick look at the best retinol creams
- Best overall: SkinCeuticals Retinol 0.3 Cream
- Best moisturizer with retinol: Olay Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer
- Best brightening retinol cream: Kate Somerville +Retinol Vitamin C Moisturizer
Which retinol to start with?
Retinol comes in a variety of percentage points but it’s the pure retinol content that matters. At SkinCeuticals we advise starting with a low pure retinol percentage of 0.3% on the face as this allows the skin to become accustomed to the product.