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What are the new retinol rules?

The EU has passed new legislation which limits the amount of retinol that can be used in off-the-shelf skincare.

Face and hand products can’t contain more than 0.3% retinol, while body products are restricted to just 0.05% (both down from 1%).

Anything stronger will be phased out from the end of this year, with a three-year grace period.

If you’re wondering why this affects us after Brexit, it’s because the UK chooses to follow lots of EU legislation. 

Has retinol suddenly been outed as dangerous?

No, the new rules are designed to reduce the well-known risk of overexposure to vitamin A, of which retinol is a derivative.

“Vitamin A is vital for things like immunity, skin health and vision, but too much can lead to toxicity and issues like osteoporosis and liver damage,” says Dr Priya Verma, GP and aesthetic doctor at The Phi Clinic.

“It’s important to note that diet and supplements are by far the …