If, like us, you’ve been hearing a lot about tretinoin being the secret to clear and glowing skin, you might also be wondering what on earth it is and, of course, whether or not you need it. Mainly used as an acne treatment, the prescription-only retinoid cream is flooding our social media feeds, with many promising it will leave us with a complexion more youthful than youth itself. And, at a lower price point than many over-the-counter retinoids, it’s easy to be tempted to dip your toes (or face) in. But, do we all really need to be using it?
Well, as always, we’re here to help. We’ve even enlisted the help of General Practitioner and Cosmetic Physician, Dr Prasanthi Purusothaman, to give us the 4-1-1 and answer all of the burning questions we have about tretinoin. Here is everything you need to know.