Top-notch skin care doesn’t have to be unattainable.
Actress Sophia Bush has revealed that she buys French retinol for anti-aging treatment – in large quantities.
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Even if you don’t live in France, you can find the beauty product online at Walmart for just $15.
Sophia, who took part in the Paris Olympics, made sure she got enough fun and care by visiting French beauty shops.
She shared a photo of her bag filled to the brim with A313 Vitamin A pommade, available in French pharmacies.
The pomade contains the star ingredient retinol, which is known in the skin care industry for its anti-aging effects.
According to Harvard Health, the topical form of vitamin A helps “reduce fine lines and wrinkles by increasing collagen production.”
“They also stimulate the production of new blood vessels in the skin, which improves skin color,” the website says.
“Other benefits include fading age spots and softening rough skin areas.
“However, it takes three to six months of regular use before an improvement in wrinkles becomes visible – and the best results appear after six to twelve months.”
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A313’s highly concentrated formula is what really makes the product stand out.
While most retinols on the market have a concentration of 0.1 percent, A313 contains three types of retinol and is the preferred retinol of celebrities like Sienna Miller.
In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Sienna explained that actress Alexa Chung brought the product to her attention.
“It really is a fantastic secret,” she said.
“Alexa Chung told me about it because she has amazing skin. It’s described as ‘a French woman’s secret to great skin’. So we all need this.”
Luckily, skincare enthusiasts can now snag the cult-favorite retinol for $15 at Walmart.
Satisfied customers gave the retinol mostly five-star ratings.
“I am truly blown away by how incredible this stuff is,” wrote one.
“I’ve only been using it for a few days, but I’ve already received so many compliments on my skin.
“My injector literally said, ‘Wow, I can’t get over your skin.'”
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They stated that since switching from tretinoin, they have not looked back.
“I used tretinoin every now and then but it just made my skin look ugly and irritated so I switched to A313 and it’s the right thing for me. I’m so glad I found this!” they said.
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