Retinol, a form of Vitamin A is arguably one of the most loved and widely used skincare ingredients on the market with products that come in a variety of formulations, textures and concentrations marketed by big beauty giants as one stop solutions to aging, fine lines and wrinkles and frequently prescribed by derms for acne. While it does have scientifically proven results, chances are that it might be overconsumed due to that very reason, or so the Scientific Committee of Consumer Safety (SCCS) has found.
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