by Marie Veronique
Retinoids are an ingredient we will always recommend for the simple fact that they really work, and the results are impressive. With consistent and long-term use, retinoids go deep, yielding visible improvements to the skin in the form of reduced wrinkles, diminished hyperpigmentation and better skin texture. The skin changes are profound, and are unrelated to deep cleansing, rehydrating or even reducing oxidative stress—other common age-reversing measures.