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Retinol
Category
Regenerative
Ingredient
Retinol
Definition
Category: Vitamin A
Type: Ingredient
Definition: Vitamin A, also known as retinol, stimulates skin-cell turnover and helps with skin rejuvenation. Vitamin A and all forms of Retinol are not exfoliants, like AHAs or BHAs, but can help with the shedding of dead skin cells. Although there are several benefits, over-using Vitamin A derivatives can lead to skin sensitivity and cause skin peeling. That said, it is one of the āgoldenā skincare ingredients for us, and if you can find a formulation that your skin can tolerate it is great to incorporate in your regime.
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Benefits
- Increases collagen synthesis
- Improve cell renewal
- Improve skin texture
- Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- Fights acne
- Reduces appearance of pores
Danger
- Over-using Vitamin A can lead to skin sensitivity and even rip-roaring retinoid dermatitis ā red scaly patches that usually start around the corners of the nose and trail down to the chin, accompanied by a stinging and burning sensation.
- It is essential to build-up the usage of the product as your skin needs to get acclimated to the ingredient.
- The % of Vitamin A (Retinol) in a product is extremely important.
Hint
A generally accepted ballpark number is that retinol is 10-to-20 times less potent than retinoic acid.
Contraindications
Pregnancy & Sensitive Skin
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