RETINOL

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Retinol is made by the hydrolysis or acidification of retinal. The retinal is originally obtained by the reduction of a derivative of pentadiene. Being a derivative of vitamin A, retinol is quite beneficial for the skin.

Retinol is one of the most popular ingredients when it comes to skincare and cosmetics. The benefits of retinol are manifold and it is the solution to many skin problems today. Retinol neutralizes free radicals as well as fights the signs of premature aging. Moreover, hyaluronic acid can be used with retinol to mute some of the side effects that come with it. It takes time for the skin to get used to retinol, but once it does, this ingredient can be used daily without any hassle.

Retinol(alcohol) is more commonly used than Retinal (aldehyde) mainly because it’s easier to stabilize and cheaper.

Additional information

CAS

68-26-8 / 11103-57-4
Functions

SKIN CONDITIONING – MISCELLANEOUS, Antiaging, Acne reduction and Treatment of scars
Formula

C20H30O
Molar Mass

286.46 g/mol
Application

lotions, moisturizers, anti-aging creams, acne reduction and treatment of scars products
Restriction

III/376 Cosing, OPINION ON Vitamin A (Retinol, Retinyl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate)
For Body lotion 0,05 % Retinol Equivalent (RE) and for other leave-on and rinse-off products
0,3 % RE. Also, it can cause irritation and extreme dryness if used for the first time.
Trade names

AC RETINOL LIPOSOME, ROVISOME RETINOL MOIST, LIPOSOMAL RETINOL 5%,
RETINOL CB 50