Retinol (inci)

Retinol is the INCI name for vitamin A1 (see there). Retinol belongs to the group of retinoids and is a vitamin A derivative. Retinol is a monohydric primary alcohol, fat-soluble and chemically belongs to the diterpenoids. Retinol is the strongest form of the essential and fat-soluble vitamin A, which is found in animal foods, fruit and vegetables. As retinol is responsible for the growth processes of cells, the skin benefits enormously from the effect of the vitamin. It supports the natural anti-ageing effect. Previously used to combat spots, retinol is now increasingly used to combat wrinkles and skin ageing.

As retinol is responsible for the growth processes of the cells, the skin benefits enormously from the effect of the vitamin. It supports the natural anti-ageing effect. Previously used to combat spots, retinol is now increasingly used to combat wrinkles and skin ageing.

Retinol influences the keratinization process of the epidermis, improving the structure of the stratum corneum and reducing transepidermal water loss. Hyperpigmentation is lightened and the signs of photoaging are reduced.

Retinol is the INCI name for vitamin A1 (see there).

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3. Zasada M et al. (2020) A Clinical Anti-Ageing Comparative Study of 0.3 and 0.5% Retinol Serums: A Clinically Controlled Trial. Skin Pharmacol Physiol 33:102-116.