Vitamin C: Yes. Skingredients 15% Vit C, E + Tri-Mushroom Serum can be used in your morning routine while Retinal is used at night. 

Skin Protein: Ideally, Retinal should be used alongside Skin Protein for optimum vitamin A levels. Alternatively, Retinal can be used alone as a progression from Skin Protein. Transition gradually according to your skin's tolerance and your Vitamin A experience. 

Moisturiser: Yes. Skin Good Fats Ultra Hydrating Ceramide Moisturiser can be applied after RetinAl to support hydration and skin comfort. 

SPF: Essential. A broad-spectrum SPF such as Skin Shield Moisturising + Priming SPF50 PA+++ is ideal during the day when using a Vitamin A product. Apply in the morning and reapply every 2 hours. 

Other exfoliating acids: Use caution when combining with exfoliating products such as AHA Cleanse and Sally Cleanse and use on alternate days to Retinal + Peptides.  

You can build towards more frequent use as your skin becomes accustomed to retinal, but don't feel you need to start nightly. Begin 2–3 evenings per week and gradually increase according to your skin's tolerance, aiming for 5-7 nights over a few weeks / months' acclimatisation period. 

Retinal helps support skin renewal and can improve the appearance of fine lines, uneven skin tone, texture, firmness and enlarged-looking pores with consistent use. 

Yes. A simple approach is to use Vitamin C in the morning and Retinal in the evening.

Retinal does not replace your moisturiser. If your skin feels dry or tight, apply Skin Good Fats Ultra Hydrating Ceramide Moisturiser after Retinal to support hydration and comfort. 

The guideline is from the age of 25 years but your skin's needs, previous Vitamin A experience and individual concerns can also be useful considerations. If you're unsure where to start, get in touch with the team at Skingredients, who can help you choose the appropriate step for your skin. 

Vitamin A is a long-term skincare ingredient, so consistency matters more than quick fixes and changes tend to be more noticeable after 28 days (the length of an average skin cycle). Skin may feel smoother and look more refined with continued use, while concerns such as fine lines, uneven tone and pigmentation require ongoing use and patience. 

Yes, retinal helps accelerate skin renewal, supporting a more even-looking skin tone and reducing the appearance of pigmentation and dark spots over time. 

Yes. Retinal has been found to address the appearance of large pores with consistent use. 

Yes, Retinal + Peptides can be used around the eyes to address fine lines, signs of fatigue and loss of elasticity. 

Retinal can be introduced gradually, but sensitive or reactive skin may need a slower approach. Start with Skin Protein Anti-Ageing Retinoid Serum, which contains retinyl palmitate, a gentler derivative of vitamin A. Once acclimatised to this serum, being using Retinal 0.06% 1-2 x weekly, support your skin barrier and avoid combining multiple potentially irritating actives while your skin adjusts.

Retinal contains vitamin A and is therefore not suitable for use during pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding

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