Dr Somji in Health and Wellbeing Oct 2021 Also know as vitamin A, retinol is the reigning champion of the youthful glow in the skincare arena. “At home skincare products that contain retinol are beneficial for glowing skin”, agrees Dr Munir Somji, chief medical officer at Dr Medispa (DrMedispa.com) “Retinol increases skin cell turnover and brightens and tightens the skin. As well as that, it’s suitable for sensitive skin.” That said, make sure you’re vigilant about applying SPF during the day because retinol can make your skin more sensitive to damaging UV rays.
