Skincyclopedia 1% Retinol Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, Matrixyl and Squalane - Acne Prone and Oily Skin Moisturiser, Dark Spot Remover and Pore Minimizer, for Men and Women, 30ml

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Removing dead skin cells and encouraging the growth of new ones improves skin tone and unclogs pores. Over half found it “deceptively strong” and struggled with some initial tingling and flakiness, but one panellist said she liked the “sloughing off” effect and was left with a clearer complexion by the end of the trial.

Baumann's conclusion: " sufficient evidence to establish a causal link between RP and skin cancer has not been produced.Whatever your chosen dose, retinoids can make your skin more sensitive to harmful UV rays, so always use a suncream with SPF 30 or higher during the day. Some brands do blend the two together, but these products have been carefully formulated to not cause irritation, so don't take a DIY approach. Bulgarian Rose Karlovo's 100% pure natural rosa damascena oil comes in a new luxurious packaging of 7 ml. So you probably have nothing to worry about, but if you are a better safe than sorry type there are plenty of nice products withoutBHA to choose from.

S. National Institutes of Health says that BHA is "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental animals" (source: wikipedia).

She’s committed to sharing recommendations for products that truly work and make people feel confident and healthy. Orla is our Senior Beauty and Grooming Tester and has extensive knowledge of skin and hair composition thanks to her first class bachelor's degree in cosmetic science from the Universy of the Arts London. It left most of our panel with more hydrated, glowing skin after a month, with many also noticing their pores shrinking and fine lines firming up – feedback that our lab analysis backed up.