You’ve probably heard your doctor discuss the health benefits of taking vitamin E, which include boosting your immune system, preventing stroke-induced brain damage and protecting against certain cancers. But vitamin E oil can also work wonders when it comes to your hair, skin and nails. (Just take a look at this girl’s smooth alabaster complexion). However, it isn’t as simple as buying a face cream labeled with the powerful ingredient. Skincare specialists praise vitamin E oil for its beauty benefits, but they do so with caution. “Vitamin E is always a tricky ingredient to use,” says…

With thousands upon thousands of creams, gels and serums claiming to turn back the clock on your skin, anti-ageing products can be totally baffling. From anti-wrinkle, de-creasing, radiance and plumping, the list of fancy buzzwords goes on. So, what exactly should you be looking for? When it comes to reducing visible signs of ageing, there’s only one super ingredient that really delivers on its promise – retinol. What is it? Retinol and retinoic acid are both forms of vitamin A which you might come across in skincare products. The strongest…