‘This No7 cream is the first to combine derms’ top 3 skincare ingredients – I’m super impressed’
Speak to any dermatologist or beauty expert and they’re likely to all agree on what are the best skincare ingredients for healthy skin, with vitamin C, vitamin A (retinol) and a high SPF at the top of the list. Unfortunately, though, it’s tricky to find all these active ingredients in one product: retinol is usually best used at night as it can increase the skin sensitivity to sun, and “vitamin C and retinoids aren’t usually used together as this can cause irritation,” says consultant dermatologist Dr Shaaira Nasir.