I’ve been chasing good skin for as long as I can remember – a pursuit only intensified by a period of severe acne. Though the term ‘good skin’ is subjective, I’ve definitely fallen prey to the mainstream portrayal of what it’s defined by: a blemish-free, bright, glowing and evenly-toned complexion. I want it all. When my skin looks good, I feel good. Am I superficial? A victim of beauty industry marketing? Either way, I’m not alone.
With over 319.7 million views on TikTok, and Google searches doubling in the past year, it seems Tretinoin is the skincare ingredient we’re counting on for that elusive blemish-free complexion. While Tretinoin isn’t a new thing, ‘It was first used in 1962 and has over 50 years years of scientific evidence resulting from clinical use to support its efficacy,’ explains Dr Ben Esdaile, Skin + Me Consultant dermatologist, thanks to social media it’s having a skin-saving revival.
A pure form of retinoid, ‘Tretinoin is a prescription strength topical cream used to treat acne, hyperpigmentation, sun damaged cells, fine lines and wrinkles,’ continues…
