Understanding Vitamin A: Which One Is Right for Your Skin?
Vitamin A is a powerful ingredient in skincare, but not all Vitamin A is created equal.
In the treatment room, we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Your skin type, barrier health, and experience level all determine which form of Vitamin A we use.
We guide your skin through different forms over time, building strength, resilience, and long-term results.
Why Vitamin A?
Vitamin A is the gold standard for:
- Skin renewal and resurfacing
- Collagen and elastin support
- Refining pores and congestion
- Treating pigmentation
- Long-term age management
But using the right form at the right time is everything.
Understanding Our Vitamin A Range (and where you fit)
Bakuchiol & B3 Serum
If you’re new to active skincare or sensitive to Vitamin A, this is where we begin.
- Plant-based alternative to retinol
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding safe
- Supports skin health and immunity (with Niacinamide)
- Clinically shown to deliver similar results to retinol
Best for: first-timers, sensitive skin, compromised barriers
Building Strength: Retinol
Potent Retinol Serum (0.5%)
A controlled introduction to active Vitamin A.
- Pure, stable retinol
- Helps regulate oil flow and congestion
- Targets mild pigmentation and sun damage
- Can be “drip fed” into your moisturiser to build tolerance
Best for: oily, congested, or early signs of ageing
Retinol Concentrate (1%)
A step up for skins ready for more intensive correction.
- Higher-strength retinol for deeper resurfacing
- Targets stubborn pigmentation and congestion
- Must build up from 0.5% first
Best for: experienced users needing stronger results
Repair Mode: Sensitive & Compromised Skin
Retinoic Oil
A completely different approach to Vitamin A.
- Direct-acting ester (gentler pathway)
- Focus on barrier repair and inflammation
- No need to “drip feed”
- Nourishing, lipid-rich texture
Best for: dry, reactive, impaired, or sensitised skin
Advanced Results: Retinal
Retinal V8 Fusion
Our most advanced Vitamin A formulation.
- Retinaldehyde (works up to 11x faster than retinol)
- Hybrid serum-cream texture (can be used on its own)
- Supports collagen, hydration, and refined pores
- Immediate smoothing and long-term age management
Best for: experienced Vitamin A users ready for next-level results
Why We Progress Your Skin (Instead of Jumping In)
One of the biggest mistakes with Vitamin A is going too hard, too fast.
Healthy skin isn’t built through irritation; it’s built through consistency and progression.
In the salon, we:
- Start where your skin is now
- Strengthen your barrier first
- Gradually increase intensity
- Adjust based on how your skin responds
This is how we get results without compromising your skin.
So… Which Vitamin A Is Right for You?
That depends on:
- Your skin type
- Your sensitivity level
- Your current routine
- Your long-term skin goals
If you’re unsure, this is exactly what we guide you through in a consultation.
Whether you’re brand new or ready to level up, we’ll map out the right pathway for your skin.
Book a skin consultation or chat with us in salon about your current routine.